Procurement Operations Specialist

Type:
Full Time

Time:
Permanent

Location:

Glasgow GBS

Working Pattern: A Minimum of 2 days in the office / 3 days remote

Department:
Procurement

An exciting opportunity to join Clyde & Co’s market‑leading Global Procurement team. As a Procurement Operations Specialist, you’ll drive continuous improvement, build and optimise procurement systems, enhance reporting and analytics, support key procurement processes, and act as a super‑user for the firm’s core procurement tools.

• Support the build and rollout of the new purchase order system
• Create and manage MI/BI dashboards and performance metrics
• Drive improvements across procurement systems and processes
• Act as super‑user for core tools, including Prevalent, Chrome River, Power BI, SharePoint, Power Automate, Supplier Onboarding tools, and Copilot AI Agents
• Maintain and enhance supplier portals, onboarding tools, dashboards and workflows
• Deliver training and create user guides for procurement systems

• Manage low‑value, low‑risk RFQs, including supplier identification and vetting
• Negotiate with vendors to secure the best commercial terms
• Generate purchase orders and maintain documentation
• Support global procurement processes, templates, controls and approvals
• Lead and support procurement‑related projects and internal initiatives

• Conduct supplier onboarding risk assessments
• Manage and track contracts across categories, ensuring renewals and remediation where needed
• Analyse spend and categorise suppliers in Power BI
• Lead monthly supplier data quality reviews with AP teams and category managers

• Serve as first‑line contact for procurement enquiries
• Maintain procurement intranet content, project trackers and reporting packs

• Advanced skills with Power BI, SharePoint, Power Automate, Microsoft Forms
• Experience developing, managing and improving procurement systems/tools
• Confident building automated reports and Outlook‑based communications
• Experience using AI tools such as Copilot, including building Agents
• Advanced Excel skills (Lookups, Macros, Power Query)

• Experience in a Procurement Category or Operational team across multiple spend areas
• Ability to manage end‑to‑end RFx processes, supplier management, contract oversight and PO generation
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

• Proven examples of delivering enhancements to processes and workflows
• Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data and provide insight
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑moving environment

• CIPS or willingness to work towards it is desirable

• Opportunity to shape and optimise a growing global procurement function
• A highly technical, data‑driven role with ownership of multiple tools and platforms
• Hands‑on involvement in digital transformation, automation and AI within procurement

• Modern, flexible working – Minimum 2 days per week in the office, 3 days from home
• Join an award‑winning global firm recognised by Chambers, Legal 500 and Best Lawyers
• Career progression and development including formal learning, secondments and mobility
• Inclusive, supportive culture with global recognition for DE&I and pro bono work
• Attractive perks including life assurance from day one, lifestyle discounts, wellbeing day, EAP access, and more

Please note:

eligibility for benefits may vary based on location and length of service. Full details will be confirmed upon joining.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel refore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.