Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Bristol is seeking a Procurement Manager to establish and lead sourcing strategies across IT and Indirects. This hybrid role involves building stakeholder relationships and delivering cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate has expertise in IT software procurement and strong negotiation skills. This position offers significant career growth potential and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

£50/month lifestyle allowance

Healthcare cash plan

Two half-day wellbeing breaks

Pension and income protection

Access to flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end sourcing strategies.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Experience in IT software and services procurement.
• Ability to handle legal documents effectively.
• Desire to work collaboratively.

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.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Commercial skills

Negotiation skills

IT software procurement

Legal document handling

Growth mindset

Education

CIPS qualification or legal/business qualification

Job description

Job Description

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.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off




• £50/month lifestyle allowance




• Healthcare cash plan & EAP




• 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