Overview
Join to apply for the Procurement Specialist role at Gowling WLG. We have a great opportunity within our Procurement team in Birmingham to join as a Procurement Specialist. Within this role, you will provide essential operational support to the Strategic Procurement Team, covering all aspects of purchasing goods and services for the firm, as well as supplying services to our clients.
About you
We are looking for an individual who demonstrates extensive experience in procurement within a service-delivery focused organisation and a comprehensive understanding of the legal industry’s key suppliers and market dynamics. The successful candidate will be adept at negotiating with suppliers across various categories, including software, cloud services, IT consulting, HR, facility management, and indirect procurement. Proficiency in contractual commercial terms and conditions, along with strong negotiation skills, is essential. Collaboration is key, and we need someone with a proven track record of working seamlessly with departments such as Finance, IT, and Compliance to ensure procurement activities align with organisational goals.
Qualifications
* Member of CIPS or studying towards CIPS qualifications
What We Can Offer You
* A hybrid approach to office and remote working
* 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to a week’s extra annual leave
* Private medical insurance, and the option to add family members
* A generous pension allowance
* Life assurance covering four times your annual salary
* The chance of a three-month sabbatical every five years
* Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes
* A range of health and wellbeing programmes
* State of the art offices, in the heart of Birmingham City Centre, with an onsite restaurant
* Opportunities to flourish in your role through training and personal development
Equal Opportunities
Gowling WLG is committed to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment. We seek to attract and retain talented people from diverse backgrounds and cultures to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our aim is to help everyone reach their potential and achieve personal and business goals.
If you have any queries in relation to this position or would like to see a full job description, please contact Meg Astley at meg.astley@gowlingwlg.com.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
* Industries: Law Practice
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