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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. And 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 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. This is an opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like and what you want from your career.
Procurement Manager
Flexible on GTUK location – hybrid working.
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Our teams help people in businesses and communities do what is right and achieve their goals.
We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to take our Procurement team to the next level within Grant Thornton. The Procurement team, created 3 years ago, has been increasing its influence. Working for the Senior Procurement Manager who reports to the Director of Procurement and Property, you will help shape the function. Current supported areas are IT/digital, Properties & Facilities Management, Travel, Recruitment, Events and Marketing with 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 allow you to use your knowledge of best practices to drive the future of procurement at the firm. You will work with individuals passionate about our ESG and inclusion and diversity objectives.
We’re happy to discuss flexible working, reduced hours and job shares to support work‑life balance.
A look into the role
* Be the Procurement lead on a variety of indirect spend projects across the business, influencing key stakeholders to define new and effective procurement strategies.
* Drive continual development of procurement policies and processes, including third‑party due diligence and risk management.
* Act as a key part of the team to increase procurement visibility and identify opportunities to drive business performance.
* Adapt traditional procurement processes to a more agile entrepreneurial organisation with service line leaders.
* Drive the firm’s ESG strategy supporting SBTi and 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 contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy, instead delivering the right thing for everyone. Building an inclusive culture where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps people perform at their best and realize their potential.
Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who value your contributions. We value the things that set you apart and 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 support flexible working options for all our roles to keep work and life in balance.
The impact you can make goes far beyond your day job – from secondments, to fundraising for local charities, to investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world. It’s the drive to do the right thing that runs through our 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 proudly do what’s right for the firm, clients, our people and themselves.
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