Procurement Manager

The Procurement Manager is a newly created role established to support the firm's continued growth and increasing supplier population. The role is responsible for supporting the effective procurement, onboarding, governance and ongoing management of suppliers across the firm. Working collaboratively with colleagues across Risk & Best Practice, Responsible Business, Finance, IT, Operations and Business Services, the role will help ensure procurement processes operate effectively, consistently and in line with internal controls, ISO requirements and wider compliance obligations. The role will coordinate supplier governance activities, support responses to client tenders and government framework applications, and drive continuous improvement in procurement and supplier-related processes. The position offers the opportunity to influence and enhance how the firm manages suppliers while remaining a practical, hands-on role within a developing procurement function.

Responsibilities

Support and continuously improve procurement and supplier management processes across the firm; Coordinate supplier onboarding, due diligence and approval activities in partnership with relevant stakeholders; Maintain accurate supplier records, contracts, documentation and governance information; Support ISO accreditation activities, audits and compliance requirements relating to suppliers and procurement processes; Manage supplier due diligence activities using SecurityScorecard, including issuing and reviewing Tier 3 and Tier 4 supplier questionnaires and coordinating responses with relevant departments; Monitor SecurityScorecard supplier ratings, liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders where ratings are low or have significantly deteriorated to assess and manage associated risks; Work with the Risk & Best Practice teams to gather, maintain and validate supplier information; Work with the Responsible Business team to embed Responsible Business strategic priorities into procurement policies, supplier selection processes, tender evaluations and contract management activities; Assist with responses to supplier governance, procurement and compliance questions within client tenders and government framework applications; Monitor supplier documentation and ensure that information remains current and appropriately recorded; Support contract management activities and key supplier reviews where required; Produce supplier and procurement reporting for management and business stakeholders; Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, transparency and control within procurement processes; Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers; Support the implementation, maintenance and communication of procurement policies and procedures; Improve visibility of supplier relationships, contracts and procurement data across the firm; Provide practical procurement support to business teams and contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives; Actively participate in internal and external audits relating to procurement and supplier management processes, and implement any agreed improvement actions

Requirements

Experience within procurement, supplier management, commercial operations or a similar role; Understanding of supplier onboarding, due diligence and governance processes; Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities; Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; Ability to gather, analyse and present information clearly and accurately; Good attention to detail and a process improvement mindset; A collaborative and proactive approach with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams

Nice to have

Experience within a compliance-focused, regulated or professional services environment; Experience working with contracts, supplier records or procurement systems; Experience supporting audit, accreditation or compliance activities; Knowledge of ESG, sustainability or responsible business requirements; CIPS qualification, or progress towards CIPS

Benefits

A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days); Discretionary bonus scheme; Generous pension scheme; Private medical insurance through Vitality; Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health; Life assurance; Access to Employee Assistance Programme; Cycle to work scheme