Procurement Process and Policy Lead

4 weeks ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Gowling WLG Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Procurement Process and Policy Lead to join our team at Gowling WLG. As a key member of our procurement function, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective procurement processes and policies that drive business value and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and effective communication and issue resolution.
  • Develop and manage procurement processes, policies, and systems to ensure maximum efficiency and compliance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes that drive business value.
  • Develop and deliver training and education programs to foster a collaborative communication style with procurement and non-procurement users.
  • Maintain and continuously improve procurement policies and processes to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Guide and support procurement colleagues and internal stakeholders to maximize value and achieve business goals.

About You:

We are looking for a candidate who:

  • Has excellent stakeholder management skills and can build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Is comfortable handling administrative tasks and has strong organizational skills.
  • Has strong training and presentation skills and can effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
  • Has a process-driven mindset and can identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Has experience in drafting policies and procedures.
  • Has expertise in setup and mobilization.
  • Is a self-starter with a proactive approach and can use initiative to drive results.

What We Can Offer:

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work for a firm that has been recognized as one of the best places to work in the UK and has been ranked by Great Place to Work for 24 consecutive years.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • A hybrid approach to office and remote working.
  • 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to a week's extra annual leave.
  • Private medical insurance, and the option to add family members.
  • A generous pension allowance.
  • Life assurance covering four times your annual salary.
  • The chance of a three-month sabbatical every five years.
  • Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes.
  • A range of health and wellbeing programs.
  • State-of-the-art offices, in the heart of Birmingham City Centre, with an onsite restaurant.
  • Opportunities to flourish in your role through training and personal development.

Equal Opportunities:

Gowling WLG is committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment, and gender identity.

We seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our aim is to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals.

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