Addleshaw Goddard's Procurement team is a centralised function which supports all of the firm's procurement needs, and therefore plays a key role in the delivery of the key services underpinning the firm's operations. The team provides timely support on both the immediate needs and challenges that arise in the day-to-day functioning of the firm, and on strategic projects, offering expertise and guidance to drive forward initiatives that shape the firm's future direction. We believe in building long-term partnerships with our suppliers and fostering collaborative relationships. We strive to continuously improve our processes to ensure we deliver added value to the firm.
What You'll Do:
1. Working closely with stakeholders, develop, maintain and execute category plans sourcing and purchasing strategies, negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value and terms for the firm's contracts.
2. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key internal stakeholders, enhancing the visibility and importance of the procurement function within the firm. Ensure their active involvement through clear and regular communication.
3. Gain a thorough understanding of the firm's processes and key support areas to ensure the successful delivery of procurement activities and support ongoing supplier management. Identify and implement improvements to those processes.
4. Identify opportunities for cost savings, collaboration, innovation, and sustainability.
5. Influence and persuade both internal and external parties to achieve procurement objectives, serving as a subject matter expert to position procurement as a key contributor to the company's value delivery.
6. Maintain effective communication with leadership teams in procurement and across the firm, providing timely updates and escalating significant issues as necessary.
Who We're Looking For:
1. A successful track record of managing and delivering IT procurement initiatives ranging from tactical to complex and high value, delivering savings and other value-adding benefits. Experience of common IT product and purchase types, including SaaS, PaaS, software licensing, hardware and AI solutions.
2. Understanding of and interest in IT and the IT marketplace. We don't expect you to be a technical expert, but you should have a good understanding of and interest in the subject matter.
3. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including ability to build relationships and influence senior management and external stakeholders.
4. Strong financial management and analytical abilities, and a strong grasp of contractual issues and balancing commercial with operational needs.
5. An excellent communicator who seeks to build collaborative relationships at every level.
Why Choose Us?
Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.
Interested? If this role sounds like your next career step, we'd love to hear from you. Click the Apply button to view the full role profile on our website and start your application!
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