Procurement Lead
Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
Posted: 3 days ago | Be among the first 25 applicants
Overview
Lead the procurement function for a leading accounting firm, overseeing sourcing, vendor management, travel and logistics. Responsible for cost‑effective, compliant procurement across all categories, with a focus on professional services, technology, facilities, property and travel.
Responsibilities
* Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with firm‑wide objectives.
* Lead sourcing initiatives across indirect spend categories including IT, consulting, facilities and professional services.
* Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to ensure value, quality and risk mitigation.
* Manage the firm’s travel programme: policy development, vendor selection, compliance and cost optimisation.
* Coordinate travel logistics for events and conferences through collaboration with marketing and ground‑transport providers.
* Establish and maintain procurement policies and procedures in line with regulatory and ethical standards.
* Collaborate with legal and finance teams to review contracts, assess procurement‑related risks and ensure audit readiness.
* Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, systems and reporting; implement automation tools to enhance efficiency.
* Track and report on procurement KPIs, savings and supplier performance metrics.
* Build and lead a high‑performing procurement team and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and service excellence.
* Partner with finance, IT, HR and operations to understand stakeholder needs and deliver value.
Qualifications
* 10+ years of procurement experience, including travel and logistics oversight, within a professional services or accounting firm.
* Strong negotiation, analytical and vendor‑management skills.
* Experience with procurement systems and travel‑management platforms.
* Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder‑engagement abilities.
Preferred Skills
* Familiarity with ESG and sustainable sourcing practices.
* Experience managing travel programmes and logistics operations.
* Understanding of the unique procurement needs of an accounting or professional services firm.
* Capability to influence cross‑functional teams and drive change in a matrixed environment.
Benefits
* 35‑hour working week with core hours 10am‑4pm and flexibility to work from home up to 3 days per week.
* 25 days annual leave (increases by 1 day after 5 years; optional day‑buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
* Contributory pension scheme – firm contributes 5% of salary on a matched basis from date of joining.
* Life assurance cover of 4× annual salary.
* Profit‑sharing plan (October‑September) with typical payment of ~£1,000 in December.
* New‑client referral scheme offering up to 10% of first year’s fees.
* Discretionary bonus scheme based on individual and firm performance.
* Private medical insurance upon successful completion of probation.
* Health assessments, cancer screenings, health cash plans through flexible benefits programme.
* Additional benefits: critical illness cover, dental, travel insurance, Techscheme, Cyclescheme, Gymflex, Workplace ISA, and preferential rates under the flexible benefit programme.
About the Organisation
Saffery LLP is an adviser to individuals and businesses across a range of sectors, providing market‑leading accountancy, audit, business advisory, tax and VAT services. Founded in 1855, the firm is currently the 15th largest accountancy firm by UK fee income.
We pride ourselves on an informal, inclusive culture that values individuality and rewarding careers.
Saffery is a proud member of Nexia, a leading global network of independent accounting and consulting firms.
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