The Opportunity: This is a senior role within the internal facing Operations function at Ashurst. The global Operations team is responsible for several deliverables, including Legal Support, Workplace, Health & Safety, Business Continuity, Front of House, Facilities, Sustainability, and Procurement and Sourcing.
This appointment will head up the Procurement & Sourcing Team, focusing on:
* Embedding efficient procurement processes to ensure Ashurst remains at the forefront of best practice.
* Cultivating collaboration across business services and practice teams for effective vendor and supplier management.
* Developing and delivering insightful procurement negotiation training to lawyers in conjunction with the Global Pricing team.
* Leading the firm's Supplier Engagement strategy in support of net zero ambitions and achieving near-term targets.
* Raising the Ashurst profile by representing the firm effectively in industry and regional forums.
About You: To be successful, you should have:
* A Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field; a Master's degree or professional certification in procurement is preferred.
* Extensive experience in procurement, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
* Leadership skills, with experience in team management and development.
* Knowledge of international procurement laws and regulations.
* Ability to work across multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
What makes Ashurst a great place to work? We offer competitive remuneration, flexible working, complimentary gym memberships, corporate health plans, a global professional development offering, and an industry-leading diversity and inclusion programme.
We are committed to delivering positive impacts through our Social Impact programme and aim to recruit, retain, and promote diverse talent pools. Our values drive innovation, collaboration, and excellence, making us a unique place to work.