Procurement Managing Associate

JMC Legal Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm in Manchester is seeking a Procurement Managing Associate with over 5 years of PQE. This prestigious firm offers a dynamic environment focused on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will drive negotiations and enhance contract lifecycle processes. If you're eager to advance your legal career, this is a prime opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing firms outside the city.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE years in Commercial Contracts and Procurement.
• Ability to influence and drive negotiations with favorable outcomes.
• Strong drafting, negotiation skills, and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Join the Procurement team, providing legal expertise in supplier contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with partners to drive innovation and improvement.
• Streamline processes within the Procurement function.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Procurement

Negotiation skills

Strong drafting skills

Job description

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Procurement Managing Associate, Manchester

Client:

JMC Legal Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

Procurement Managing Associate

This multinational business has an unparalleled reputation for exemplary service and is looking for a Procurement Managing Associate (5+ PQE) to continue to add to its pristine reputation for providing technically excellent legal advice.

The Role

You will join this prestigious firm's Procurement team, within the legal function of this high-performing law firm.

Emphasising strategic sourcing and supplier relation management; you will be pivotal in streamlining the team's processes while providing legal expertise in the negotiation of supplier contracts.

In this position, you will collaborate with partners within the Procurement team, striving for innovation and adaptability to drive improvement and change throughout the entire contract lifecycle, enhancing the department’s already leading reputation.

Strategic sourcing, supplier management, and building long-term partnerships are key to overall business success, and you will be a vital team member in ensuring firm-wide success.

Progression is clear in this role, with plans to expand the team, offering opportunities to develop and take on managerial responsibilities as you progress.

Why this Business?

This Top 25 law firm fosters an environment where you are empowered and motivated to reach your full potential within a nurturing and collaborative setting. Their culture of continuous improvement, expansion, and cooperation yields exceptional outcomes, fuels creativity, and recognizes ambition.

The firm values diversity and inclusion, believing success stems from a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds.

Clients are of the highest quality, and the firm competes with Top 10 and US firms, providing exposure to high-level work. Lawyers are recognized in primary Legal Directories and are seen as leaders in their fields.

If you are eager to advance your legal career, this is an excellent opportunity.

Ideal Candidate

• 5+ PQE years in Commercial Contracts and Procurement
• Ability to influence and drive negotiations with favorable outcomes
• Strong drafting, negotiation skills, and commercial awareness

Why now is the perfect time to join

• Join one of the fastest-growing firms outside the city, offering market-leading salaries and a clear progression path. Gain exposure to high-value, large-scale client matters and see your ambition rewarded.