We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Counsel to join our legal team in Hemel. In this crucial role, you will provide expert legal advice and support for all procurement-related activities within our organisation.
Responsibilities
* Draft review and negotiate contracts for the global purchasing and supply chain operations including production related procurement and procurement of services and IT systems (SaaS Hardware)
* Support contracts management throughout the agreement term (claims amendments terminations)
* Advise on and ensure compliance with company policy relating to suppliers
* Responsible for all procurement related agreements including project specific subcontracts with flow downs from customer contracts
* Provide risk analysis and appropriate risk reduction strategies
* Develop standard templates and best practices playbook for the procurement team
* Conduct compliance assessments of suppliers with respect to ethical business practices and compliance with anti-bribery and modern slavery legislation
* Act as primary point of contact for data protection matters
* Implement the companys supply chain ethics policy
* Interface with outside counsel as well as internal staff and corporate management.
* Participate in preparing and conducting training programs.
Qualifications
* Law degree
* Minimum of 5 years of experience; in-house legal department experience a plus.
* Prior transactional experience including the ability to draft and review contract terms and conditions.
* Good understanding of regulatory requirements relating to supply chain management
* Strong knowledge of contract law EU procurement laws and regulations
* Excellent negotiation skills and experience in drafting complex contracts
* Proficiency in legal research and analysis
* Strong written and verbal communication skills; listening and influencing
* Good relationship building in a diverse environment
* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management employees and vendors.
* Strong organizational skills; big-picture oriented but able to focus on the details also
* German speaking a real plus.
Additional Information:
Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial andlifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.
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