Procurement & Sustainability Leader, Claims Motor

Procurement & Sustainability Leader, Claims Motor

Do you want to lead our Procurement & Sustainability team on the road ahead?

As leader for procurement & Sustainability, Motor, you’ll guide a highly skilled team and work closely across countries to build strong partnerships and deliver business value.

About the role

Claims represents a major part of If’s business, handling around two‑thirds of our premiums and supporting customers in millions of claim situations every year.

In this role, you are part of the Nordic Strategic Operations & Business Development management team. You lead and develop a high‑performing procurement and sustainability team, ensuring clear direction, strong collaboration and impact aligned with our strategy.

You work closely with Motor Claims leaders across all Nordic countries, supporting operational excellence through strong supplier partnerships, smart sourcing and continuous improvement. You also collaborate across Lines of Business to drive Procurement Excellence, standardization and best practice.

At If, we use our Leadership Compass to guide how we lead, collaborate, and create value. The Compass is built on four principles: Make it all about people, Empower through direction, Enhance collaboration, and Take an outside‑in perspective.

In our recruitment process, we are looking for colleagues who share our values and want to help us become the most caring insurance company. You can expect a transparent, respectful, and competence‑based process where we value skills, motivation, and cultural fit.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Procurement & Sustainability team creating a high‑performing, customer‑focused organization
• Drive Procurement Excellence initiatives across Lines of Business
• Lead category management and contribute to strategic decisions and sourcing activities
• Take overarching responsibility for sustainability within the procurement area
• Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Design and optimise end‑to‑end supplier and customer journeys (SRM)

• Contribute to a modern, inclusive and responsible claims culture built on responsibility, collaboration, and care

We offer

• An inclusive workplace where people feel welcome and valued
• Career and development opportunities in the leading insurance company in the Nordics
• A strong professional environment with skilled and engaged colleagues
• Hybrid ways of working
• Health and wellness benefits, including wellness allowance
• Competitive insurance benefits and lunch benefit

About the team

You will join a team where people go the extra mile—both for customers and for each other. In a stable organization built on trust, we can put our hearts into our work.

As part of the Nordic Strategic Operations & Business Development management team, you will help steer and develop Motor Claims across the Nordics. We believe in a shared strategy, leveraging best practice across countries to strengthen performance, efficiency, and customer experience.

You can also expect an informal, positive workplace where smiles and purpose go hand in hand.

Who are you?

You are an experienced and inspiring leader with a proven ability to empower your team and create an environment where people can perform at their best. You simplify complexity, provide clear direction, and foster collaboration that drives value for both customers and the business.

Your deep understanding of the automotive industry, especially within claims handling, forms a strong foundation for achieving operational efficiency and business results. With a strategic and analytical mindset, you focus on what truly creates value and help your team prioritize initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and long‑term outcomes.

You also bring:

• Strong and long‑term leadership experience
• Proven ability to create financial value and deliver measurable results
• Solid stakeholder management skills and the ability to build strong, lasting relationships
• A development‑oriented mindset and a data‑driven approach
• A relevant academic background or equivalent experience that equips you with a strong analytical and structured mindset
• Experience from the automotive branch

It is considered an advantage if you have:

• Experience from category management or procurement
• Understanding of sourcing processes
• Lean education
• Broader knowledge of the wider automotive industry
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Additional facts and recruitment process:

Application deadline: Screening and interviewing will start immediately. However, deadline to apply is 28th of May

To apply for the position: Please attach your CV and an application where you answer why you are the right person for the position and describe your motivation to apply.

Work location: This role is located in one of our main offices in Sweden or Finland

Travelling: Several times yearly in the Nordic countries is required.
Start: As soon as possible/by agreement.

For more information, please contact Head of Strategic Operations & Business Development, Motor Claims Peter Elvström; peter.elvstrom @if.se  or HR Business Partner Emma Lövgreen; emma.lovgreen@if.se

We look forward to your application!