Director of Supply Chain & Procurement




Application Deadline: 22 September 2026




Department: Claims Management




Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time




Location: Home United Kingdom




Reporting To: Adam Shaw




Description




Davies Group | Property Claims Division Are you a commercially driven leader with a passion for delivering exceptional customer outcomes, building high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence across complex supply chains?

At Davies, we're looking for an experienced
Supply Chain & Procurement Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Property business. Reporting directly to the
Claims Director, Property , this is a high-impact leadership position with responsibility for our network and supply chain operations, including
Davies Repair, BVS Verso, and a broad panel of supply chain partners .



This is far more than a procurement role. You'll be at the forefront of supplier performance, customer delivery, commercial success, and strategic growth, leading a team of senior managers and influencing outcomes across the wider business. If you're a proven leader with deep expertise in property insurance, building repair, and supply chain management, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in a market-leading organisation.




What will your day look like:



As Supply Chain & Procurement Director, you will:

• Lead and develop multiple network management and supply chain teams, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.


• Oversee service delivery across the Property division, ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes for clients and customers.


• Drive divisional financial performance, taking ownership of revenue, profitability, forecasting, and cost management.


• Manage and optimise supplier relationships, ensuring our network partners deliver outstanding performance, quality, and value.


• Champion a "One Davies" approach, bringing teams together to achieve common goals and deliver exceptional customer experiences.


• Monitor operational performance through robust reporting, data analysis, and KPI management.


• Provide strategic insight and recommendations to support business growth and operational excellence.


• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner and senior leader.


• Contribute to business development activity, supporting tenders, client proposals, and strategic growth initiatives.


• Drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the supply chain and repair network.

Knowledge and Abilities:



We're seeking an experienced leader who combines commercial acumen with operational expertise and a genuine passion for people and customer delivery.

You'll bring:

• Extensive leadership experience managing large operational teams directly and through senior management structures.


• A minimum of 10 years' experience within the Property Claims sector, with strong knowledge of property insurance and building repair services.


• A proven track record of delivering financial performance, including P&L responsibility, revenue growth, and cost control.


• Experience managing complex supplier networks, repair contractors, or supply chain partnerships.


• Outstanding stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility with clients, colleagues, and suppliers alike.


• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, using data to drive decision-making and performance improvements.


• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.


• A customer-first mindset with a passion for service excellence.


• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment whilst maintaining strategic focus.


• A full, clean UK driving licence.

Benefits




Career & Purpose

• Davies Innovation Lab


• Leadership training programme


• Funding for professional qualifications


• Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities

Environmental & Social

• The Davies Foundation


• Local charity funding


• Pennies To Heaven


• Employee Resource Groups


• Employee volunteering programme

Financial Health

• Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution


• My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub


• Life assurance: x4


• Refer a Friend


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Lease car salary sacrifice


• Davies Incentive Plan


• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing

• Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus


• Discounts with 100's of UK retailers


• EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline


• 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years


• Flexible working


• Dress for your day


• Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage


• Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan