Procurement Executive

Pgl Travel; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable travel company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead supplier sourcing and contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will have procurement experience, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple contracts. This full-time role is based in Ross-on-Wye with flexible working options available, offering competitive pay and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £32,287

20 days annual leave, increasing with service

Paid time off for volunteering

Access to Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on holidays and retail

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts.
• Knowledge of the full tender process.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement category: manage supplier sourcing and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate effectively and maintain supplier platforms.
• Build strong relationships at all levels and travel as needed.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Excel reporting

Education

CIPS level 3 or similar

Job description

Overview

Join our Procurement team and play a key role in helping PGL deliver great value and quality across the business. Reporting to the Senior Procurement Manager, you'll work closely with colleagues and stakeholders from all corners of PGL, making sure our procurement goals are met.

You'll take the lead for your own procurement category—managing supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and ongoing supplier relationships. We're looking for someone who's confident negotiating and managing supplier platforms, alongside being happy to build strong relationships at every level—inside and outside the business. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Lead for your own procurement category: supplier sourcing, contract negotiations, and ongoing supplier relationships.
• Negotiate effectively and manage supplier platforms.
• Build strong relationships at every level, both inside and outside the business.
• Travel to visit our centres on an ad hoc basis when required.

Qualifications

• Holds CIPS level 3, or similar, or be able to demonstrate an ability to work at this level.
• Procurement experience in a similar environment.
• Experience managing multiple contracts of varying values and products.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of the full tender process, from PQQ to award of contract.
• Good knowledge of Excel reporting.
• Happy to travel visiting our centres on an ad hoc basis.
• Full-time permanent contract.
• Office based at one of our Support Centres in Ross on Wye or Blackpool, with flexible working options available.

About PGL

PGL is a world where children achieve the 'impossible'. Our residential adventure camps create extraordinary breakthroughs through active and life-affirming experiences in the great outdoors. We’re part of PGL Beyond—a group of inspiring companies delivering enriching and transformative experiences to the next generation.

We prioritise your professional growth with tailored career development opportunities, mentorship programs and ongoing training. We value diversity and inclusion; PGL is a place to be yourself and realise your full potential.

Benefits

• Fair pay and benefits for all. We align pay with the real Living Wage; total pay rate is £32,287.
• Happy holidays — 20 days annual leave, accruing up to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays. An extra day off on your birthday and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Paid time off to volunteer time to worthwhile causes.
• 24/7 access to our Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to our financial wellbeing platform for financial assistance.
• Big savings and exclusive perks at hundreds of high street retailers.
• PGL discounted holidays and 20% discount in all our on-site shops.