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Company Description
Whatever your area of expertise, you will find a range of career opportunities at Clifford Chance. And wherever you’re heading, Clifford Chance is where you can be true to your ambitions.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures and languages. In a world where commercial success increasingly relies on globalisation, we offer clients a truly international perspective, and we offer our people a rewarding and stimulating career.
We're proud of our approachable, friendly and team-based way of working. Highly professional and self-assured, with an entrepreneurial streak, our people are more than happy to share their expertise and knowledge.
Clifford Chance is a trailblazer in legal innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking strategies to redefine the practice of law. Joining our team means being at the forefront of legal evolution, working with a pioneering mindset to anticipate and navigate the challenges of an ever-changing legal landscape.
Job Description
Job Overview
The Procurement Department at Clifford Chance plays a crucial role in securing optimal commercial agreements for the firm, reducing risk, and ensuring sustainability in sourcing practices. This role involves leading strategic sourcing projects from end to end, covering categories such as Human Resources, Finance, Marketing and Technology.
Who you will work with
This is a global role that will require engagement with stakeholders across a number of offices. The individual will work day-to-day with the procurement team, risk teams, business stakeholders, fee earners, and individuals up to the Executive Director level.
What you will be responsible for
The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for key relationships and global areas of spend, including:
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Marketing
- Technology
They will act as a procurement subject matter expert across their area.
They will collaborate with the Procurement team and their stakeholders.
They will negotiate commercial and contract terms with suppliers.
They will support initiatives to ensure growing compliance and adherence to the firm's global procurement policies.
They will contribute as a member of the Procurement team and help drive the Procurement value proposition.
What you will do
As a member of the wider Procurement team, the Sourcing Manager is expected to build the sourcing strategy, run and manage RFPs, structure and mark up contracts, negotiate and build relationships with suppliers, manage internal stakeholders, and work as part of a team.
Presentation and influencing skills are paramount; the ability to articulate complex projects and agreements up to the Executive Director level will be required.
A strong understanding of Procurement best practices, processes, and tools and their application to a comparable organisation is essential.
A strong understanding of key procurement methodologies and categories, including Human Resources, Finance, Marketing and Technology, is necessary.
Qualifications
Your experience
Primary
- Good experience in identifying and delivering significant cost savings and efficiency opportunities through the development of global sourcing strategies.
- Good experience in leading large, complex global Human Resources, Finance, Marketing and Technology procurement projects and working with multiple stakeholders across the globe.
- Good experience in negotiating and marking up supplier contracts.
- Experience in managing and influencing challenging stakeholders and suppliers.
- Experience in presenting to senior leadership teams and project committees.
Professional Expertise
- 8+ years' experience working in a multinational organisation with exposure to non-Indian work cultures.
- At least 2+ years of experience in a leading position (independent projects).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's and/or an MBA degree from a reputed institute. A procurement-related qualification from a reputed institute is desirable.
How we will support you
From your first day with us, you will have varied opportunities to continuously grow and development your skills and knowledge. From formal training, informal coaching and mentoring through to skills-based and technical training and on the job learning.
You can also get involved in a variety of employee affinity groups. There is also opportunity to be part of charitable events and volunteering
Additional Information
At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
