Procurement Manager

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Remote; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization based in Bristol is seeking a Procurement Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role involves leading the integration of newly acquired properties and suppliers within an established procurement framework. Candidates should have strong end-to-end procurement experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. Travel across the UK is required, and the salary is up to £70,000. Short notice candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in full lifecycle procurement roles.
• Ability to analyse spend and supplier data effectively.
• Experience in managing supplier performance and relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement integration activity for newly acquired properties and suppliers.
• Analyse spend, contracts and supplier data to identify risk and opportunity.
• Deliver quick wins across cost, quality, sustainability and supplier performance.
• Embed new suppliers into existing category strategies.
• Establish supplier performance measures and manage delivery.
• Act as a senior escalation point for suppliers and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong end to end procurement experience

Excellent data, analytical and commercial capability

Confident negotiator who can influence at pace

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Procurement Manager - Property - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Bristol – Salary up to £70,000

To apply please contact Adam at [e-mail]

This is a high impact opportunity to join a growing UK business during a critical phase of acquisition and integration. The role sits at the heart of bringing newly acquired properties and suppliers into a mature procurement function, with a clear mandate to create control, unlock value and support operational excellence from day one.

You will be given ownership, visibility and the ability to make decisions quickly. This is not a policy or process design role. It is about delivery, influence and getting things done.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead procurement integration activity for newly acquired properties and suppliers
• Analyse spend, contracts and supplier data to identify risk and opportunity
• Deliver quick wins across cost, quality, sustainability and supplier performance
• Embed new suppliers into existing category strategies and governance
• Establish supplier performance measures and manage ongoing delivery
• Act as a senior escalation point for suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support operational readiness during peak trading periods

Required Experience

• Strong end to end procurement experience
• Excellent data, analytical and commercial capability
• Confident negotiator who can influence at pace
• Comfortable working in change, ambiguity and fast moving environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Key details

• 12 month fixed term contract
• Bristol based with UK travel required
• Salary up to £65,000
• Short notice candidates strongly preferred

If you are a Procurement Manager who enjoys integration, ownership and delivery, and you are open to a 12 month contract, I would be keen to speak.