Procurement Lead - Indirect Spend & ESG (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

A nationwide audit and advisory firm in Leicester is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement team. This role involves shaping procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring quality and value across different projects. Candidates should have experience in indirect procurement, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ESG initiatives. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in indirect procurement with a sound knowledge of procurement best practices.
• Ability to translate knowledge into effective policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead on various indirect spend projects influencing key stakeholders.
• Drive development of procurement policies, focusing on quality and value.
• Increase awareness of procurement impacts on business performance.
• Enhance firm's ESG strategy and supplier diversity programme.
• Ensure accuracy of procurement data.

Skills

Great communicator

Commercially astute

Proven negotiation experience

Experience in supplier management

Experience in ESG & I&D in supply chain

Experience in Digital & IT procurement

Job description

A nationwide audit and advisory firm in Leicester is looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement team. This role involves shaping procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring quality and value across different projects. Candidates should have experience in indirect procurement, strong communication skills, and a commitment to ESG initiatives. The firm offers flexible working arrangements and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.