Jacqueline Kűhn

Results-driven Procurement Leader with over 16 years of experience in the competitive insurance and supply chain industry. Proven expertise in managing portfolios with a focus on strategic sourcing, savings initiatives, and procurement process optimization. A motivational leader with extensive experience leading cross-functional teams, negotiating master agreements, and driving operational improvements while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skilled in category management, vendor management, and process governance to ensure compliance and maximize business value.

Business Partner: Procurement Manager - Bryte Insurance Company (formerly Zurich Insurance)

(2009-10 - 2026-01)

Lead national procurement operations, managing indirect procurement (HR, Marketing, IT, Facilities, Fleet, Claims, and Commercial commodities) to ensure delivery of high-quality services across the organization.

• Achieved significant cost savings by developing and executing category strategies, realizing savings of up to 5% in key categories.
• Negotiated master agreements and developed sourcing strategies that contributed to improved financial supplier performance and service delivery.
• Managed and coached a team of 8 direct reports, empowering them to meet targets and drive business improvements.
• Collaborated with business units to align sourcing strategies with company objectives, ensuring stakeholder engagement and compliance with corporate governance policies.
• Drove supplier relationship management and stakeholder communication, ensuring that procurement processes adhered to organizational standards and diversity programs.
• Led initiatives to streamline procurement processes, reducing cycle times and improving efficiency through system and process enhancements.
• Conducted monthly audits and reviewed compliance, proactively identifying areas for continuous improvement.

Loss Adjuster - Cunningham Lindsey International Adjusters (now Sedgwick) - Bryanston, SA

(2007-06 - 2009-09)

Pricing Analyst - Halifax Bank of Scotland/Esure - Reigate, Surrey, UK

(2007-01 - 2007-03)

Marine Technician - Coopergay Marine Insurers - Southend, UK

(2006-06 - 2006-12)

Public Relations - CardewGroup - Mayfair, London, UK

(2003-11 - 2004-09)

Various roles in Insurance Claims, Risk Management, and International Trade Finance - Various

(1993-01 - 2006-12)

Master of Business Administration - MBA - University of Wales, U.K. (2004-01 - 2006-12)

Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management - South Africa