Join to apply for the Sourcing Manager - Marketing role at Allianz UK. Role Description We have an excellent opportunity to join the Procurement team as a Marketing Sourcing Manager. The purpose of this role is to work at a strategic level with internal stakeholders and external vendors to optimise the value delivered from the company’s creative agencies across the wider marketing landscape. You will build and implement innovative category strategies that are future‑fit, collaborate with Allianz Procurement, and balance stakeholder needs while managing a creative supply base. Salary Information Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package. Location & Working Arrangements This role can be based in either our Guilford or Bournemouth offices. It is a hybrid role with an expectation of being away from your home office on average 2 days per week visiting stakeholders, suppliers, etc. Key Measures & Responsibilities

Lead strategic Procurement initiatives in support of the organisational Procurement corporate plan and Allianz Global Procurement’s global initiatives. Contribute to the development and execution of the category strategy, ensuring collaboration with internal stakeholders and alignment with business objectives. Develop robust, trusting and value‑add relationships with business stakeholders and suppliers alike, delivering business initiatives around value, customer outcomes and performance. Drive supplier innovation through tendering and contracting practices, in collaboration with the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) Team and proactive engagement with the marketplace. Ensure key measures of success, cost optimisation and value add, savings targets and business KPIs are met and improved upon year on year. Conduct all procurement activities in line with Allianz Group Sourcing Policy (AGSP) and related processes. Identify, assess and mitigate risks across the supply base to ensure continuity and compliance with Allianz Group standards. Coordinate Procurement Due Diligence and Governance activity with Procurement Development & Analytics as necessary to ensure adherence, visibility and reporting. Champion sustainability and ethical sourcing practices within procurement activities to align with Allianz’s corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Essential Skills

In‑depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices. A strong knowledge of how creative agencies work. Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems. Strong negotiation, communication, business acumen and analytical skills, including data analysis and interpretation. Excellent stakeholder management skills: clear, confident communication style, ability to influence and build strong stakeholder/supplier relationships. Strong time management skills, with a flexible and proactive mindset suited for a fast‑paced, rapidly changing environment. Proven ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in procurement processes and strategies.

Desirable Skills

Experience with marketing technologies such as SAP Ariba, Azure or similar.

Benefits

Flexible buy/sell holiday options. Hybrid working. Annual performance‑related bonus. Contributory pension scheme. Development days. Discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet. Retail discounts. Volunteering days.

Our Ways of Working We support hybrid work patterns, balancing the needs of our customers, your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Your work‑life balance is important to us. Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust Allianz is an equal opportunity employer and commits to gender equity, disability inclusion, neurodiversity, and inclusive hiring practices. We are proud to hold accreditations such as EDGE certified, Women in Finance Charter member, Disability Confident, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Race at Work, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. Accessible Application for All As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long‑term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme. Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications: Hr‑recruitment@allianz.co.uk. Contact & Closing Date Contact: Conor McCourt. Closing date: December 4th 2025. The advert may close early if enough applications are received. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level. Employment Type Full‑time. Job Function Marketing and Sales. Industries Financial Services and Insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr