Procurement Manager

Make a Real Impact


Bevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors.


Supported by our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.


As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we're part of.


Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2025/26 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for a thirteenth consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.


Looking to the future, we're targeting ambitious growth and success. And we're looking for the best people to be part of it.



Join a team of experts and progressive thinkers


The Procurement Manager is a newly created role established to support the firm's continued growth and increasing supplier population. The role is responsible for supporting the effective procurement, onboarding, governance and ongoing management of suppliers across the firm.


Working collaboratively with colleagues across Risk & Best Practice, Responsible Business, Finance, IT, Operations and Business Services, the role will help ensure procurement processes operate effectively, consistently and in line with internal controls, ISO requirements and wider compliance obligations. The role will coordinate supplier governance activities, support responses to client tenders and government framework applications, and drive continuous improvement in procurement and supplier-related processes.


The position offers the opportunity to influence and enhance how the firm manages suppliers while remaining a practical, hands-on role within a developing procurement function.

The role

• Support and continuously improve procurement and supplier management processes across the firm.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding, due diligence and approval activities in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate supplier records, contracts, documentation and governance information.
• Support ISO accreditation activities, audits and compliance requirements relating to suppliers and procurement processes.
• Manage supplier due diligence activities using SecurityScorecard (the firm's Supply Chain and Third Party risk platform), including issuing and reviewing Tier 3 and Tier 4 supplier questionnaires and coordinating responses with relevant departments.
• Monitor SecurityScorecard supplier ratings, liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders where ratings are low or have significantly deteriorated to assess and manage associated risks.
• Work with the Risk & Best Practice teams to gather, maintain and validate supplier information.
• Work with the Responsible Business team to embed Responsible Business strategic priorities into procurement policies, supplier selection processes, tender evaluations and contract management activities.
• Assist with responses to supplier governance, procurement and compliance questions within client tenders and government framework applications.
• Monitor supplier documentation and ensure that information remains current and appropriately recorded.
• Support contract management activities and key supplier reviews where required.
• Produce supplier and procurement reporting for management and business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, transparency and control within procurement processes.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support the implementation, maintenance and communication of procurement policies and procedures.
• Improve visibility of supplier relationships, contracts and procurement data across the firm.
• Provide practical procurement support to business teams and contribute to ongoing process improvement initiatives.
• Actively participate in internal and external audits relating to procurement and supplier management processes, and implement any agreed improvement actions.

What we are looking for from you

• Experience within procurement, supplier management, commercial operations or a similar role.
• Understanding of supplier onboarding, due diligence and governance processes.
• Experience working within a compliance-focused, regulated or professional services environment would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to gather, analyse and present information clearly and accurately.
• Experience working with contracts, supplier records or procurement systems would be beneficial.
• Good attention to detail and a process improvement mindset.
• Experience supporting audit, accreditation or compliance activities would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of ESG, sustainability or responsible business requirements would be beneficial but not essential.
• CIPS qualification, or progress towards CIPS, would be advantageous but not essential.
• A collaborative and proactive approach with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.

Work with approachable people


When we ask colleagues what makes Bevan Brittan a great place to work, the most popular thing they say is "the people". The overwhelming consensus is that we make time for each other. We welcome questions and support each other. Naturally, we look for new colleagues who align with our values.



Supported to be your best



Hybrid working


We operate a hybrid working model based on the needs of our clients, teams and people. Our core business hours are 9am - 5:15pm Monday to Friday, but we're open to our people working more flexibly around those times and welcome a conversation with you if you have any questions about this. We try to offer you the flexibility to work your week in a way that suits you.



Learning, Development & Progression


We're committed to supporting your professional and personal development needs.This means that we offer a range of tailored training courses and you will have lots of opportunity to learn from those around you. We actively encourage progression and this is reflected in our annual review and promotion processes. You will be supported by your line manager to achieve your full potential.



Wellbeing


As a Bevan Brittan employee, you'll have access to a variety of services that support your wellbeing. We've pledged our commitment to The Mindful Business Charter and lots of our people contribute to our Wellbeing Responsible Business strand, which organises an annual calendar of wellbeing events and initiatives.



Benefits

• A minimum of 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy up to an additional 5 days)
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical insurance through Vitality
• Biennial private health assessment through Nuffield Health
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Embracing our differences and valuing inclusion


Our shared aim is that everyone is welcome and can feel comfortable being themselves at Bevan Brittan. To support this, we actively value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion in everything that we do. You'll be empowered and supported through our employee led networks, diverse colleagues, and a broad range of firmwide initiatives.


Recognising the unique contributions that a diverse workforce can bring to our business, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We take great pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or have any questions, please get in touch with our recruitment team by emailing View email address on energyjobsearch.com

Acting responsibly, now and for the future


To us, being a responsible business is second nature; a core part of Bevan Brittan's identity. Our colleagues are heavily involved in shaping and delivering activity across the four pillars of our Responsible Business strategy : Community Engagement; Environmental Sustainability; Equality, Diversity & Inclusion; and Wellbeing.


Our people deliver pro bono legal work for charities and not-for-profit organisations. We play an active role in our local communities and donated £100,000 across our four regional office charities last year. We are also proudly carbon neutral. We've achieved the UN's Climate Neutral Now accreditation and our environmental sustainability plan focuses on achieving our net zero carbon target by 2040.


Collectively, the four pillars ensure we look after our colleagues' wellbeing; offer an environment in which everyone can progress on merit, give something back to the communities in which we work; and protect the environment.