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At Grant Thornton we do things differently—looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. We empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work‑life balance. A true alternative.
With over 5,000 people in the UK and a presence in 150 global markets, we’re on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. We also offer the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like and what you want from your career.
Procurement Manager
Flexible on GTUK location—hybrid working. NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF. Every day, our teams help people in businesses and communities do what is right and achieve their goals.
We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to take our Procurement team to the next level within Grant Thornton. Having been created 3 years ago, Procurement has been increasing its influence. Working for the Senior Procurement Manager who reports to the Director of Procurement and Property, you will bring your experience to shape the function. Current supported areas are IT/digital, Properties & Facilities Management, Travel, Recruitment, Events and Marketing with the scope to support all spending as the team develops.
Procurement works with a wide range of subject‑matter experts across the firm to continually develop and improve our procurement processes and third‑party risk management. This opportunity will let you use your knowledge of best practices to drive the future of procurement at the firm. You will work with individuals who are passionate about our ESG and inclusion and diversity objectives.
We’re happy to discuss flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares. We’ll support you to balance your work and life.
A look into the role
* Lead a variety of indirect spend projects across the business, influencing key stakeholders to define new and effective procurement strategies.
* Drive the continual development of procurement policies and processes, including third‑party due diligence and risk management, to ensure we partner with quality organisations that support our values.
* Act as a key part of the team to increase the visibility of procurement and identify opportunities to drive business performance.
* Adapt traditional procurement processes to an agile, entrepreneurial organisation by working with engaged service line leaders.
* Drive the firm’s ESG strategy to support our commitment to SBTi and our supplier diversity programme.
* Support stakeholders and finance colleagues to meet business objectives within budget.
* Ensure accuracy of procurement data (contracts database, spend data, activity tracker).
Knowing you’re right for us
* You’ll be a great communicator and relationship builder.
* You’ll be commercially astute, proactive and have proven negotiation experience.
* You’d ideally have experience in professional services, partnerships, or financial services.
* You’ll have experience of supplier management, third‑party assurance, and risk management.
* You’ll have experience of ESG & I&D within the supply chain.
* You’ll have experience in Digital & IT procurement, ideally software and hardware.
Knowing we’re right for you
Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues, helps our people perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.
Beyond the job
Life is more than work. The things you do and the people you’re with outside of work matter, so we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles and will do our best to keep your work and life in balance.
The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. That drive to do the right thing runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind.
We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.
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