Strategic Procurement Director

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ashurst Full time

Company Overview

Ashurst is a global law firm with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Our Operations team plays a vital role in delivering various services, including Legal Support, Workplace, Health & Safety, Business Continuity, Front of House, Facilities, Sustainability, and Procurement.

Salary

The salary for this role is estimated at $150,000 - $200,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Job Description

We are seeking a Strategic Procurement Director to lead our Procurement & Sourcing Team. This is a strategic and hands-on role that will focus on:

  • Embedding and enhancing efficient procurement processes within our culture and across the firm to ensure we remain at the forefront of best practice.
  • Cultivating collaboration across business services and practice teams to ensure a more visible and high-touch approach to 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 our net-zero ambitions and responsible for achieving near-term supplier engagement targets.
  • Raising the Ashurst profile by working with key internal stakeholders to represent us effectively in relevant industry and regional forums on P&S.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
  • Master's degree or professional certification in procurement is preferred.
  • Extensive experience in procurement, preferably within a legal or professional services environment.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset with business strategy disciplines and familiarity operating in a multijurisdictional environment.
  • Knowledge of international procurement laws and regulations.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in team management and development.
  • The ability to work across multiple projects with multiple stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Ashurst offers a competitive remuneration package with flexibility to reward high performance, as well as:

  • Complimentary gym memberships.
  • Corporate health plans.
  • A global professional development offering for all employees.
  • An industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Others

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice. We aim to recruit, retain, and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.

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