Procurement Lead

<p><p><b> The Opportunity </b></p><p></p><p> The Global Sourcing & Procurement team supports operational functions across Ashurst's global office network, maximising the value of the firm's third-party spend and managing risk across its indirect supply base. Working alongside business stakeholders, the Office of General Counsel (OGC), and Risk & Compliance, the team ensures that all third-party expenditure is incurred in accordance with Ashurst's internal processes and risk appetite. </p><p></p><p> The Procurement Lead role is a permanent position within the team, reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager. You will be a hands-on procurement professional managing your own portfolio of categories and projects, while also acting as a trusted adviser to stakeholders across the business. </p><p></p><p> This is a full-time, permanent role based in our Glasgow office with hybrid working. </p><p></p><p> A full job description including a breakdown of responsibilities can be found attached to the role on our careers page. </p><p></p><p><b> We are interested in hearing from people who: </b></p><p></p><ul><li> Have demonstrable experience in indirect procurement, ideally gained within professional services, corporate real estate, or a similar environment with a broad category remit. </li><li> Are procurement generalists, comfortable managing a varied portfolio spanning multiple spend categories and levels of complexity. </li><li> Possess strong commercial acumen, with proven ability in commercial and contractual negotiation. </li><li> Have excellent communication skills, and the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business. </li><li> Have good understanding of contract management principles and are process-driven, with a focus on implementing repeatable and consistent approaches. </li><li> Are comfortable working across multiple projects with multiple stakeholders simultaneously, demonstrating strong initiative and a drive towards embedding best practice. </li></ul><p></p><p><b> What makes Ashurst a great place to work?</b></p><p></p><p> We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include: </p><p></p><ul><li> competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance; </li><li> flexible working; </li><li> corporate health plans; </li><li> a global professional development offering for all employees; and </li><li> an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion. </li></ul><p></p><p> We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme. </p><p></p><p> We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best. </p><p></p><p> Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work. </p>