Michael George

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About Michael George

MCIPS-qualified senior procurement professional with 19+ years’ experience in highly regulated environments, delivering strategic procurement and supplier management across insurance, financial services, and the public sector. Proven ability to shape and execute commercial and category strategies that drive efficiency, innovation, and resilience across multi-million-pound supply chains. Skilled in engaging stakeholders at board and regulator level, embedding ESG and Net Zero initiatives, and achieving cost savings while ensuring compliance and continuity.Currently Senior Category Manager at Allianz UK, managing an annual spend of ~£500m across motor claims supply chain, data services, aggregators, and software solutions. I deliver commercial value, risk mitigation, and innovation through robust category strategies and strong supplier partnerships.Key achievements include- Procurement integration post-Allianz acquisition of Legal & General Insurance, unlocking synergy savings through process and supply chain consolidation- Negotiated high-value contracts and introduced new commercial models, achieving multi-million-pound efficiencies while protecting service continuity- Developed ESG strategy for LV in partnership with Allianz Group, embedding sustainability in sourcing practices- Led stakeholder engagement across regulated environments to ensure compliance and drive strategic outcomesPreviously, at Crown Commercial Service, I served as Lead Category Manager for Digital Services, designing and delivering government-wide procurement strategies under PCR 2015, delivering significant savings and value-for-money outcomes. Earlier, I spent 12 years at Aviva Plc. in procurement roles spanning motor and property supply chains, managing a £180m supplier portfolio across the full procurement lifecycle—from strategic sourcing and tendering to contract negotiation, implementation, and supplier relationship management. Accountable for ensuring contract compliance, operational performance, and regulatory alignment while delivering cost efficiencies and driving continuous improvement.I began my career as an Environmental Scientist and Consultant Hydrogeologist, following a PhD in Hydrogeochemistry.Core skills: Strategic Procurement (MCIPS L6) Category Strategy Strategic Negotiations Stakeholder Management Supplier Relationship Management Contract Governance & Lifecycle Management ESG & Sustainable Sourcing Public Sector Procurement (PCR 2015 / Procurement Act 2023) Third-Party Risk Management & Compliance Data Analytics & Critical Thinking