Procurement Lead - Indirect Spend & ESG (Hybrid)

Grant Thornton UK; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and advisory firm in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead key indirect spend projects. You'll influence procurement strategies and ensure compliance with best practices while supporting the firm’s ESG and diversity objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive indirect procurement experience and be skilled in negotiation, supplier management, and risk assessment. This hybrid role offers a chance to shape procurement's future in a dynamic organization where work-life balance is prioritized.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in indirect procurement.
• Ability to translate procurement knowledge into policies.
• Experience in professional services preferred.
• Experience with ESG initiatives beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect spend projects across the business.
• Drive the development of procurement policies.
• Increase the visibility of procurement in the firm.
• Adapt procurement processes to an agile organization.
• Support ESG strategy and supplier diversity.

Skills

Great communicator

Commercially astute

Proven negotiation experience

Supplier management

Third-party assurance

Risk management

ESG & I&D within the supply chain

Digital & IT procurement

Job description

A leading audit and advisory firm in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead key indirect spend projects. You'll influence procurement strategies and ensure compliance with best practices while supporting the firm’s ESG and diversity objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive indirect procurement experience and be skilled in negotiation, supplier management, and risk assessment. This hybrid role offers a chance to shape procurement's future in a dynamic organization where work-life balance is prioritized.