Procurement Lead - Indirect Spend & ESG (Hybrid)

Grant Thornton UK; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Cambridge is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead indirect spend projects and enhance procurement policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in indirect procurement and be able to influence key stakeholders. You will drive the firm’s ESG strategy and supplier diversity programs while ensuring procurement data accuracy. The role offers a hybrid working model and emphasizes flexibility for work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Work-life balance initiatives

Opportunities for community engagement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in indirect procurement with knowledge of procurement best practices.
• Ability to translate procurement knowledge into effective policies.
• Experience in professional services or financial services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead on various indirect spend projects and influence procurement strategies.
• Develop procurement policies, including risk management.
• Enhance procurement visibility and identify business performance opportunities.
• Adapt procurement processes to an agile environment.
• Support ESG strategy and supplier diversity.
• Ensure accuracy of procurement data.

Skills

Great communicator

Commercially astute

Proven negotiation experience

Supplier management

Third-party assurance

ESG within the supply chain

Digital & IT procurement experience

Job description

A leading consulting firm in Cambridge is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead indirect spend projects and enhance procurement policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in indirect procurement and be able to influence key stakeholders. You will drive the firm’s ESG strategy and supplier diversity programs while ensuring procurement data accuracy. The role offers a hybrid working model and emphasizes flexibility for work-life balance.