Senior Procurement & Contract Lead: Strategy & Sourcing

Arc Legal Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Legal Group is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement and contract management function in a hybrid role based at our Brierley Hill office in the West Midlands. You will shape supplier strategy, manage third-party relationships and drive value across the supplier network.

You will oversee a team of procurement specialists, drive governance and ensure best value from supplier and partner relationships while balancing priorities and stakeholder needs across the

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or supplier management.
• Proven people management experience.
• Strategic mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Arc's procurement and contract management function.
• Develop and implement supplier strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Oversee supplier sourcing, negotiations, contracting and onboarding activities.
• Manage supplier performance and ensure service standards are achieved.
• Lead, develop and support a team of procurement, supplier and contract management professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement and contract management processes.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies and supplier optimisation.
• Support governance, audit and regulatory requirements across the function.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

People management

Contract management

Tools

N/A

Job description

Arc Legal Group is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead the procurement and contract management function in a hybrid role based at our Brierley Hill office in the West Midlands. You will shape supplier strategy, manage third-party relationships and drive value across the supplier network.

You will oversee a team of procurement specialists, drive governance and ensure best value from supplier and partner relationships while balancing priorities and stakeholder needs across the