OverviewThe 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.Role: The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for key relationships and Global areas of spend, in particular: HR, Marketing, Professional Services, Technology. This is a 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, markup contracts, negotiate 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 agreement up to Executive Director level will be required. This role may require infrequent travel to other Clifford Chance global offices, but most work will be undertaken within the Newcastle office.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and deliver cost savings and performance improvements through implementing global sourcing strategies. The primary focus for this individual will be global programmes, with stakeholders across multiple regions and offices.Lead strategic Procurement sourcing projects, end to end; with projects due to commence over the next 12 months: HR Transformation, Marketing and Brand Programme, Finance Transformation Programme, Client Management Programme.Act as a procurement subject matter expert across their area/s.Collaborate with the Procurement team and their stakeholders.Negotiate commercial and contract terms with suppliers.Support initiatives to ensure growing compliance and adherence to the Firm's global procurement policies.Contribute as a Procurement team member and help drive the Procurement value proposition.QualificationsExcellent written, verbal skills and interpersonal skills. The ability to lead large procurement projects. Strong multitasking and organisational skills. Ability to negotiate contract terms and mark-up supplier agreements.Experience identifying and delivering large cost savings and efficiency opportunities through developing global sourcing strategies. Good experience leading large, complex global HR, Marketing and Technology procurement projects. Very strong experience negotiating and marking up supplier contracts. Very strong experience managing and influencing difficult stakeholders and suppliers. Very strong experience presenting to senior leadership teams and project committees.A strong understanding of Procurement best practice, process and tools and its application to a comparable organization. A strong understanding of key procurement categories include HR, Marketing and Technology.Qualified to degree level, MCIPS or a recognised procurement qualification is desirable.Company Information & BenefitsCompany description: We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight.Hybrid Working: This role follows our balanced hybrid working approach. You will be supported to work in a hybrid way with the expectation of working from the office for a minimum of 50% of your time.Benefits: We offer a broad range of benefits to support you across financial, wellbeing, lifestyle, and family-friendly areas. For more information on what we offer specifically in the UK, please visit our page on our career site.Equal Opportunities: We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of 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. We have a variety of flourishing employee networks and are dedicated to delivering equality of opportunity, aspiration, and experience to everyone who works in our firm. #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr