Procurement Buyer

Addleshaw Goddard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Manchester is seeking a proactive Buyer to join their Procurement team. This role involves sourcing and procuring goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in a fast-paced environment. Join us to be part of a collaborative culture where your potential is valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sourcing and procurement is required.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure goods and services across various categories.
• Manage tender processes and identify suitable suppliers.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure service delivery.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Communication

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Job description

Due to the continued growth of the firm, our Procurement team is looking for a proactive Buyer to source and procure goods and services across a range of categories.

From the outset, you will have the opportunity to build strong relations with suppliers and stakeholders across the firm, negotiate contracts and play a key role in maximising commercial value whilst managing risk.

What You'll Do

• Sourcing and procurement of goods and services across a range of different categories.
• Work closely with key internal stakeholders to proactively understand business requirements.
• Manage tender processes and quotation requests to identify suitable suppliers.
• Building, maintaining and managing supplier relationships to ensure excellent service delivery.
• Maintain procurement systems and records, ensuring compliant processes and that information is up-to-date and accurate.
• Conducting supplier due diligence exercises, including issuance and review of procurement due diligence questionnaires and obtaining supplier financial health reports.
• Acting as the first point of contact for procurement related enquiries via the central inbox, providing prompt and accurate responses to internal and external stakeholders.

Who We're Looking For

• Previous experience of assisting in the purchase of goods / services is required.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, in written and verbal communications with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Self-starter, with a proactive approach, and passion for delivering value and driving efficiencies.
• Experience of working in a high volume, fast paced environment is essential, as is an ability to work at pace with good attention to detail, delivering quickly to high standards.
• Commercial acumen with ability to analyse data, spot opportunities and problem solve

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!