Manager, Claims Procurement & Vendor Management [USA based]
Manchester, CT - USA
Job Summary
Manager Claims Procurement & Vendor Management
US (Remote - East Coast preferred) / London (Hybrid) / EU (Remote)
UK/EU - Permanent / US - Full-Time
We are a fast-growing global reinsurance speciality company servicing the insurance markets of Lloyds Europe and North America.
As we continue to expand through acquisitions and portfolio growth we are strengthening our Claims Operations function and are looking for an experienced Manager Claims Procurement & Vendor Management to drive the performance governance and optimisation of our third-party claims ecosystem.
The Role
This is a high-impact role responsible for leading the strategy sourcing governance and performance management of third-party vendors supporting global claims operations.
You will oversee TPAs legal panels and external service providers ensuring delivery is aligned to our Claims Operating Model cost objectives and quality standards.
Working closely with Claims Legal Compliance Finance and Strategy you will play a key role in optimising vendor performance managing spend and supporting integration activity across acquired portfolios.
US (Remote - East Coast preferred) / London (Hybrid) / EU (Remote)
UK/EU - Permanent / US - Full-Time
We are a fast-growing global reinsurance speciality company servicing the insurance markets of Lloyds Europe and North America.
As we continue to expand through acquisitions and portfolio growth we are strengthening our Claims Operations function and are looking for an experienced Manager Claims Procurement & Vendor Management to drive the performance governance and optimisation of our third-party claims ecosystem.
The Role
This is a high-impact role responsible for leading the strategy sourcing governance and performance management of third-party vendors supporting global claims operations.
You will oversee TPAs legal panels and external service providers ensuring delivery is aligned to our Claims Operating Model cost objectives and quality standards.
Working closely with Claims Legal Compliance Finance and Strategy you will play a key role in optimising vendor performance managing spend and supporting integration activity across acquired portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
Own the end-to-end vendor ecosystem across Claims including TPAs legal panels and external service providers
Lead vendor strategy sourcing (RFPs) and selection aligned to the Claims operating model
Drive vendor performance through KPIs SLAs and structured governance frameworks
Manage commercial relationships including contract negotiation cost control and spend optimisation
Oversee legal panel and TPA performance ensuring quality compliance and efficiency
Partner cross-functionally with Claims Legal Compliance Finance and Strategy
Support M&A activity including vendor due diligence and integration
Lead vendor strategy sourcing (RFPs) and selection aligned to the Claims operating model
Drive vendor performance through KPIs SLAs and structured governance frameworks
Manage commercial relationships including contract negotiation cost control and spend optimisation
Oversee legal panel and TPA performance ensuring quality compliance and efficiency
Partner cross-functionally with Claims Legal Compliance Finance and Strategy
Support M&A activity including vendor due diligence and integration
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Strong experience in vendor management procurement or claims operations within insurance
Deep understanding of TPA models legal panels and outsourced claims delivery
Commercially driven with proven negotiation and contract management capability
Data-driven with the ability to use KPIs and insights to improve performance
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a lean environment
Deep understanding of TPA models legal panels and outsourced claims delivery
Commercially driven with proven negotiation and contract management capability
Data-driven with the ability to use KPIs and insights to improve performance
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a lean environment
Benefits
Fulfil your potential in a collaborative environment with some of the best talent in the industry while enjoying:
Flex First
oEmpowering employees to thrive in any location. Our innovative Flex First approach enables employees to perform to their full potential regardless of their location while fostering a sense of community through regular events and collaboration.
Benefits
oCompetitive salary and bonus eligible
oMedical EAP dental & vision insurance for individuals and families
o401k with Company Match
oCompany Off-Site Meetings
oRemote Worker Expenses
oHealth and Wellbeing Programs
oEmployee Referral Program
Personal Development
oAdvancing your professional development through ongoing learning opportunities.
Time Off
oGenerous vacation and holiday schedule STD & LTD coverage
Flex First
oEmpowering employees to thrive in any location. Our innovative Flex First approach enables employees to perform to their full potential regardless of their location while fostering a sense of community through regular events and collaboration.
Benefits
oCompetitive salary and bonus eligible
oMedical EAP dental & vision insurance for individuals and families
o401k with Company Match
oCompany Off-Site Meetings
oRemote Worker Expenses
oHealth and Wellbeing Programs
oEmployee Referral Program
Personal Development
oAdvancing your professional development through ongoing learning opportunities.
Time Off
oGenerous vacation and holiday schedule STD & LTD coverage
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Compre is a leading global specialty reinsurance business. We provide capital and liability solutions, giving certainty to our clients on their portfolios.