Procurement Operations Specialist

Are you passionate about optimizing procurement processes and driving business value? We're looking for a dynamic Process and Policy Lead to take charge of our procurement systems, including Procure to Pay, Supplier On-boarding, and Contract Management databases.,

• Provide a customer service approach as the initial point of contact for business and external stakeholders into the procurement function. Monitor and manage the Procurement mailbox to ensure timely and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.


• Responsible for all transactional procurement including the firms supplier onboarding processes and completion of due diligence checks.


• Develop and deliver firm-wide training and education, fostering a collaborative communication style with procurement and non-procurement users up to partner level.


• Develop and manage procurement processes, policies and systems to ensure maximum efficiency and compliance.


• Maintain, communicate, and continuously improve procurement policies and processes.


• Guide and support procurement colleagues and internal stakeholders to maximize value.


This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on our procurement operations within a collaborative and supportive work environment. We provide continuous professional development and growth opportunities. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and help us drive procurement excellence!

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Excels in stakeholder management up to Partner level.


• Is comfortable handling administrative tasks alongside the more technical aspects of the role.


• Possesses strong training and presentation skills.


• Has a process-driven mindset.


• Is experienced in drafting policies.


• Has expertise in setup and mobilisation.


• Is a self-starter with a proactive approach and the ability to use initiative.
  
  The opportunity to work for a firm that has been recognised as one of best places to work in the UK and has been ranked by Great Place to Work® for 24 consecutive years.


Excellent benefits, including:

• 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 both to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment. The firm believes in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment.

At Gowling WLG we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our aim is to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals.