Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

A growing tech company in the UK is seeking a Sourcing & Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities across IT and Indirects. This hybrid role offers the chance to define procurement strategies and implement innovative initiatives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sourcing and negotiation, as well as experience in IT procurement. Excellent benefits include a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Two half-day wellbeing breaks

Pension, income protection, life assurance

Flexible benefits platform access

Qualifications

• Proven experience owning sourcing strategies end-to-end.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills are essential.
• Experience in IT software and services procurement required.
• Confidence with legal documents is a must.
• Critical thinking and a collaborative spirit are important.

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.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation.

Skills

Sourcing strategies ownership

Commercial and negotiation skills

Experience in IT software procurement

Confidence with legal documents

Growth mindset and critical thinking

Education

CIPS or legal/business qualification

Job description

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Role: ProcurementManager - 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**