- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with Kennedys goals and objectives, focusing on ESG sustainability, supplier due diligence and onboarding, cost reduction, quality improvement, and supplier relationship management.
- Lead the procurement team, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure high performance and achievement of departmental targets.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and requirements and develop sourcing strategies accordingly.
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts and terms, and manage supplier relationships to ensure optimal pricing, quality, and service levels.
- Continuously monitor market trends, supplier performance, and industry best practices to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Oversee the procurement process from requisition to delivery, ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure procurement performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Liaise with the Business Continuity team to ensure supplier and client SLA's are incorporated in to the business continuity plans / business impact analysis data capture.
- Prepare and present procurement reports, budget forecasts, and analysis to the Chief FM Officer, providing insights and recommendations for decision-making.
- Stay abreast of developments in procurement technology and tools, and lead initiatives to enhance procurement processes and systems.
- Degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field; Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CIPS) preferred.
- Proven experience in procurement management within the legal sector and the associated business support functions or related field, with a track record of success in developing and implementing procurement strategies.
- Strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve goals and objectives.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Sound knowledge of procurement best practices, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
- Analytical and strategic thinking, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
- Proficiency in procurement software and tools, such as ERP systems, e-procurement platforms, and spend analysis tools.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and compliance standards related to procurement activities.
- Strong understanding of sustainable procurement objectives to mitigate Scope 3 emissions impact.
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Head of Sustainable Procurement - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Kennedys
Description
Kennedys Law LLP are seeking an experienced and strategic-minded Head of Sustainable Procurement to lead a procurement function across all business services departments and the legal practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing sustainable procurement strategies to support our business objectives, optimise costs, and ensure the timely and efficient delivery of goods and services.
Team
Kennedys Facilities team ensure that the firm's offices are maintained and consistently delivered to a high standard. They drive the continuous improvement of all aspects of Kennedys facilities management and property portfolio globally.
The Facilities team provide strategic support on projects, with suppliers and budget management as well as Front of House services, and ensure the firm operates the Health & Safety policy and acts in accordance with Health and Safety regulation and ISO and BSI standards.
The Facilities team have presence in all Kennedys offices.
Key responsibilities
Required experience
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.
*where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
About Kennedys
Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,500 people worldwide across 45 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.
Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.
We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.
What do we have to offer?
We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.
Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.
The Firm recognises the value of investing in our people's development and believes our culture and values contribute to the quality of our work and of our client relationships. With a culture of on-the-job and experiential learning, peer to peer learning, mentoring, resources and tools that enable you to drive your career, we can support your development in your current and future roles. A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices.
We strive to celebrate empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) is a key priority. We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work. Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work.
Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.
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