Sourcing Manager

The role

The Clifford Chance Procurement department seeks to broaden the value provided to the firm globally by delivering a commercial focus across the end-to-end procurement process; providing commercial and strategic advice and support to our stakeholders regarding pre and post contract management processes, supporting the implementation of our supplier management and sustainable procurement programmes, including advice and guidance for stakeholders, and commercial training and upskill for lawyers and business professionals to support compliance with our procurement policies and procedures.

Job Purpose

The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for key relationships and Global areas of spend, in particular:

• HR
• Marketing
• Professional Services
• Technology

This is full time position based within the Newcastle office reporting into the Senior Sourcing Manager for HR and Marketing.

As a member of the wider Procurement team, the Sourcing Manager is expected to run and manage RFPs, mark up contracts, negotiate with suppliers, manage internal stakeholders and work as part of a team. Presentation and Influenceable skills are paramount, the ability to articulate complex projects and agreement up to Executive Director level will be required

This role may require infrequent travel to other Clifford Chance global offices, but it is expected that most work will be undertaken within the Newcastle office.

Key Responsibilities

To identify and deliver cost savings and performance improvements through implementing global sourcing strategies. The primary focus for this individual will be global programmes, with stakeholder across multiple regions and office.

To lead strategic Procurement sourcing projects, end to end; with the following projects currently due to commence over the next 12 months:

• HR Transformation
• Marketing and Brand Programme
• Finance Transformation Programme
• Client Management Programme

To act as a procurement subject matter expert across their area/s.

To collaborate with the Procurement team and their stakeholders

To negotiate commercial and contract terms with suppliers.

Support initiatives to ensure growing compliance and adherence to the Firms global procurement policies.

To contribute as a Procurement team member and help drive the Procurement value proposition.
Qualifications

Your Experience

Skills:

Excellent written, verbal skills and interpersonal skills.

The ability to lead large procurement projects.

Strong mu