Procurement Manager

Bevan Brittan are seeking a Procurement Manager. This is a newly created role to support the firm's continued growth and increasing supplier population. The role is responsible for supporting the effective procurement, onboarding, governance and ongoing management of suppliers across the firm.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Risk & Best Practice, Responsible Business, Finance, IT, Operations and Business Services, the role will help ensure procurement processes operate effectively, consistently and in line with internal controls, ISO requirements and wider compliance obligations.

The role will coordinate supplier governance activities, support responses to client tenders and government framework applications, and drive continuous improvement in procurement and supplier-related processes.

This position offers the opportunity to influence and enhance how the firm manages suppliers while remaining a practical, hands-on role within a developing procurement function.

The role

• Support and continuously improve procurement and supplier management processes across the firm.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, due diligence and approval activities in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, contracts, documentation and governance information.
• Support ISO accreditation activities, audits and compliance requirements relating to suppliers and procurement processes.
• Manage supplier due diligence activities using SecurityScorecard (the firm's Supply Chain and Third Party risk platform), including issuing and reviewing Tier 3 and Tier 4 supplier questionnaires and coordinating responses with relevant departments.
• Monitor SecurityScorecard supplier ratings, liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders where ratings are low or have significantly deteriorated to assess and manage associated risks.
• Work with the Risk & Best Practice teams to gather, maintain and validate supplier information.
• Work with the Responsible Business team to embed Responsible Business strategic priorities into procurement policies, supplier selection processes, tender evaluations and contract management activities.
• Assist with responses to supplier governance, procurement and compliance questions within client tenders and government framework applications.
• Monitor supplier documentation and ensure that information remains current and appropriately recorded.
• Support contract management activities and key supplier reviews where required.
• Produce supplier and procurement reporting for management and business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, transparency and control within procurement processes.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support the implementation, maintenance and communication of procurement policies and procedures.
• Improve visibility of supplier relationships, contracts and procurement data across the firm.
• Provide practical procurement support to business teams and contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives.
• Actively participate in internal and external audits relating to procurement and supplier management processes, and implement any agreed improvement actions.

What we are looking for from you

• Experience within procurement, supplier management, commercial operations or a similar role.
• Understanding of supplier onboarding, due diligence and governance processes.
• Experience working within a compliance-focused, regulated or professional services environment would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to gather, analyse and present information clearly and accurately.
• Experience working with contracts, supplier records or procurement systems would be beneficial.
• Good attention to detail and a process improvement mindset.
• Experience supporting audit, accreditation or compliance activities would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of ESG, sustainability or responsible business requirements would be beneficial but not essential.
• CIPS qualification, or progress towards CIPS, would be advantageous but not essential.
• A collaborative and proactive approach with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.

Make a Real Impact

Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Explore our markets and services here.

We are highly ranked across the legal directories and our 2024/25 financial results confirmed twelve years of consecutive growth.

Our Responsible Business pillars influence how we work together and motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.

We support our people to be their best and, through our hybrid working model, we offer the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.

We’re looking for the best people to share in our ambition and success. Visit our Life page to discover what life at Bevan Brittan could look like for you.

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