Procurement Manager

1st Executive Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing tech company based in Bristol is seeking a Sourcing & Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities and shape strategies across IT and Indirects. This greenfield role offers the opportunity for significant impact within the organization. The ideal candidate will have proven sourcing strategies experience and strong commercial skills. The position includes a hybrid working model and excellent benefits, making it a great opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in procurement.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Two half-day wellbeing breaks

Pension, income protection, life assurance

Access to flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience owning sourcing strategies end-to-end across IT and Indirects.
• Experience in IT software and services procurement is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all sourcing and procurement activity across IT and Indirects.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across the 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.

Skills

Sourcing strategies ownership

Commercial and negotiation skills

IT software procurement experience

Legal document confidence

Critical thinking

Growth mindset

Education

CIPS certification or legal/business qualification

Job description

£45000 - £50000 per annum + hybrid working/excellent benefits

Contact:

Contact email:

Job ref:

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Published:

1 day ago

Expiry date:

2025-09-19

Role: Procurement Manager - Indirects & IT

Location: Bristol - Hybrid working model and remote-first culture (2 days per 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 tech companies globally.

• 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

About the Role:

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

• Lead all sourcing and procurement activity across IT and Indirects
• 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

If you would like to find out more, click on apply for next steps!

**Due to our clients requirements, applicants must hold current / valid UK Right to Work**