Senior Procurement Manager

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement Manager to join their dynamic team within the Finance Department. This pivotal role will drive strategic initiatives across key spend categories, shaping best practices and aligning procurement strategies with broader business priorities. As a senior leader, you will bring deep expertise, commercial acumen, and a forward-thinking approach to procurement.

What you'll do:

You will manage a team of Category Managers, fostering a high-performance culture while optimising costs, driving innovation, and strengthening supplier relationships.

As a Senior Procurement Manager, your role will be instrumental in shaping best practices and ensuring procurement strategies align with the firm's broader business priorities. You will be responsible for leading the development and execution of advanced sourcing strategies, conducting detailed spend analyses, overseeing supplier performance data, and monitoring industry trends. Your leadership will extend to owning and leading end-to-end category sourcing activities and establishing a fit-for-purpose supply chain.

• Lead the development and execution of advanced, category-specific sourcing strategies
• Conduct detailed spend analysis to uncover areas for optimisation
• Oversee and refine supplier performance data to identify value-for-money opportunities
• Monitor industry trends, benchmarks, and market innovations
• Own and lead end-to-end category sourcing activities
• Establish and manage a fit-for-purpose supply chain designed to achieve strategic goals

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Senior Procurement Manager position is results-driven with a strategic mindset focused on delivering measurable value. You possess deep knowledge of market dynamics, supplier ecosystems, and category management. Your passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable procurement practices sets you apart. With at least 8 years of experience in procurement under your belt, you have extensive experience in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing.

• Deep knowledge of market dynamics, supplier ecosystems, and category management
• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable procurement practices
• Leadership capabilities to build high-performing teams
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in procurement
• Extensive experience in supplier relationship management and strategic sourcing

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading international law firm recognised throughout the business community for its exceptional legal service, commercial awareness, and commitment to clients. They advise across the spectrum of legal matters including high-profile, ground-breaking transactions, contentious matters and all aspects of risk. They deliver innovative solutions to their clients both domestically and internationally. The firm values technical & professional expertise, service excellence, communication & influence as well as resilience.

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