Indirect Procurement Manager - £50K

1st Executive Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR tech company is seeking a Procurement Manager for IT and Indirect sourcing. You will have the autonomy to define procurement strategies, lead sourcing activity, and drive cost-saving initiatives. The role offers a hybrid working model and a pathway for career growth within a recognized workplace. Exceptional employee benefits include 25 days off and wellbeing breaks.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Two half-day wellbeing breaks

Pension and income protection

Access to flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience owning sourcing strategies end-to-end across IT and Indirects.
• Confidence with legal documents and when to involve legal.
• Strong commercial skills and collaborative spirit.

Responsibilities

• Lead all sourcing and procurement activity.
• Shape and execute procurement strategies.
• Deliver cost-saving initiatives and manage high-impact sourcing.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Negotiation skills

IT software procurement

Stakeholder relationship management

Critical thinking

Growth mindset

Education

CIPS certification or legal/business qualification

Job description

£40000 - £50000 per annum + hybrid working/excellent benefits

Contact:

Contact email:

Job ref:

J691981B_1754046385

Published:

1 day ago

Expiry date:

2025-08-31

Role: Procurement Manager - Indirects & IT

Location: Hybrid (2 days/week in Bristol office)
Salary: Up to £50,000 + excellent benefits

Join our client as their first ever Sourcing & Procurement Manager!

Our client believes remarkable businesses attract remarkable people - and employee benefits are where it all begins. They're on a mission to build employee experiences that people love, and are looking for their first dedicated Sourcing & Procurement Manager to help shape how they buy, grow, and thrive. This is a greenfield role where you'll have the autonomy and backing to define what great procurement looks like at one of the fastest-growing HR tech companies globally.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the CFO and supported by the Group Procurement Director, you'll:

• Lead all sourcing and procurement activity
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across our business
• Deliver cost-saving initiatives
• Shape procurement strategies, plans, and tools
• Manage sourcing for high-impact areas like IT/software and marketing
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, automation, and tooling

What You'll Bring:

You're a sourcing/procurement professional with:

• Proven experience owning sourcing strategies end-to-end - across IT and Indirects
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Experience in IT software and services procurement
• Confidence with legal documents (you know when to loop in Legal)
• A growth mindset, critical thinking, and a collaborative spirit
• Bonus if you're working toward CIPS or have a legal/business qualification

Why Join?

• Own It: Define and lead procurement from day one
• Flexibility: Hybrid working model, monthly meetups, and remote-first culture
• People-first: Work with mission-driven teams who care
• Career Growth: Clear path to Senior Sourcing Manager and Head of Procurement
• Recognition: Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
• Two half-day wellbeing breaks-no questions asked
• Pension, income protection, life assurance
• Access to award-winning flexible benefits platform