Senior Procurement Manager

The Vacancy What can you expect This is a high-impact role at the heart of the firm, responsible for shaping procurement strategy, supplier relationships, commercial decision-making, and risk management. You'll work closely with senior leaders across the business, driving value, improving governance, and influencing key operational and strategic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Procurement Leadership & Governance Establish and embed procurement policies, processes, governance frameworks, and approval workflows. Maintain contract repositories, renewal schedules, reporting dashboards, and procurement records. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, ethical, and procurement standards. Drive the adoption of digital tools, analytics, and best-practice procurement processes. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Develop and deliver the firm's procurement and sourcing strategy in line with business needs and risk appetite.

Lead sourcing activity across key spend categories, including technology, professional services, and facilities. Develop category plans, supplier roadmaps, and strategic account plans. Identify opportunities to optimise costs, improve processes, drive innovation, and create commercial value. Monitor market developments, supply chain trends, and emerging risks. Market Research & Procurement Delivery Conduct supplier and market analysis to inform sourcing decisions. Support the development and execution of category strategies.

Manage end-to-end procurement exercises, including RFPs, supplier evaluations, and recommendations. Supplier Negotiation & Contract Management Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, service levels, and contractual agreements. Partner with legal and business stakeholders to review and finalise contracts. Oversee supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle, driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. Manage supplier issues, non-compliance, disputes, and service recovery plans. Vendor Risk & Compliance Implement and manage vendor risk assessment frameworks.

Review supplier due diligence, including cybersecurity, privacy, AI, sustainability, and regulatory risks. Monitor supplier compliance and ensure risks are identified, managed, and mitigated appropriately. Supplier Relationship Management Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships that deliver value, innovation, and service excellence. Monitor supplier performance through SLAs, KPIs, and improvement plans. Oversee onboarding and ongoing supplier management activities. Encourage innovation and continuous improvement across the supplier base.

Stakeholder Engagement Partner with Business Services teams, lawyers, and senior leadership to align procurement priorities with business objectives. Provide commercial insight, procurement expertise, and supplier recommendations to key stakeholders. Communicate procurement strategy, performance, and opportunities effectively across the firm. ESG, Reporting & Data Management Embed ESG, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion considerations into procurement decisions. Assess supplier environmental, social, and ethical performance and drive improvements where required.

Maintain accurate spend, contract, supplier, compliance, and performance data. Produce reporting on procurement performance, savings, risk management, and ESG outcomes. Support firm-wide sustainability initiatives, including supply chain diversity, emissions reporting, and modern slavery compliance. Experience & Knowledge Significant strategic procurement experience, ideally within professional services, legal, or similarly regulated environments. Professional procurement qualifications are desirable. Proven success delivering complex sourcing strategies across multiple spend categories.

Experience establishing or enhancing procurement functions, policies, and governance frameworks. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse spend, supplier performance, and risk data to inform decision-making. Extensive negotiation and contract management experience, with a focus on value creation and supplier optimisation. Experience managing supplier risk, compliance, cybersecurity,…