Procurement Manager

DWF; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF is seeking a procurement professional to lead supplier onboarding, drive process improvements, and manage commercial aspects of procurement. You will collaborate with key stakeholders to design efficient documents and robust policies, and produce monthly dashboards for senior management.

The role emphasizes process improvement, supplier management, and cross-team collaboration within a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work options may be available.

Qualifications

• Track record of contributing to a continuous improvement culture and the ability to challenge existing processes and methodologies.
• Proven record of working with business stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Sound commercial awareness with the ability to apply common sense to business decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to summarise information effectively.
• Very strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel.
• High level of attention to detail with significant emphasis on quality of work.
• A self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and pro-actively in a fast paced and changing environment to support the team in delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the end-to-end on-boarding process for new suppliers including collaborating and partnering with key stakeholders to develop an efficient process.
• Deliver process improvements when identified including design of new documents and development of robust policies.
• Produce a monthly procurement dashboard and present to senior management.
• Maintain a supplier depository including oversight of contract renewals
• Develop and maintain a new supplier management system to make the process more efficient and automated.
• Identify continuous improvements to the procurement management processes.
• Improving DWF brand through improving supplier relationships.
• To manage the commercial aspects of procurement with a view to being the main point of contact.
• To develop and maintain the procurement rubix page.
• To support and assist in the relevant Group audits
• To complete the Procurement Risk register
• Be an ambassador for and promote the Finance brand throughout the Group's support services.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Autonomous

Self-starter

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Why join us?

To support colleagues both within the function and across the wider DWF Group, helping to mitigate risk, lower costs, improve supplier performance and explore creative innovative ways of utilising relevant information to deliver an efficient supply chain process which adds insight into stakeholders decision making

Responsibilities

• Deliver the end-to-end on-boarding process for new suppliers including collaborating and partnering with key stakeholders to develop an efficient process.
• Deliver process improvements when identified including design of new documents and development of robust policies.
• Produce a monthly procurement dashboard and present to senior management.
• Maintain a supplier depository including oversight of contract renewals
• Develop and maintain a new supplier management system to make the process more efficient and automated.
• Identify continuous improvements to the procurement management processes.
• Improving DWF brand through improving supplier relationships.
• To manage the commercial aspects of procurement with a view to being the main point of contact.
• To develop and maintain the procurement rubix page.
• To support and assist in the relevant Group audits
• To complete the Procurement Risk register
• Be an ambassador for and promote the Finance brand throughout the Group's support services.

What will help you succeed in this role?

Key Skills

• Track record of contributing to a continuous improvement culture and the ability to challenge existing processes and methodologies.
• Proven record of working with business stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Sound commercial awareness with the ability to apply common sense to business decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to summarise information effectively.
• Very strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel.
• High level of attention to detail with significant emphasis on quality of work.
• A self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and pro-actively in a fast paced and changing environment to support the team in delivering results.

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.
We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. We empower people to be themselves within an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling everyone to achieve their full potential in line with their abilities and career aspirations.

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