Sourcing Manager 50k

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

Job summary

A fast-growing HR tech company in Bristol is seeking a Sourcing Manager to define and lead procurement strategies. This greenfield role offers autonomy and the chance to shape processes in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in sourcing strategies across IT and indirects, with strong commercial and negotiation skills. Enjoy a hybrid working model with generous benefits including 25 days holiday, pension, and a people-first culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Two half-day wellbeing breaks

Pension, income protection, life assurance

Access to benefits platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience owning sourcing strategies across IT and Indirects.
• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Experience delivering cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all sourcing and procurement activity.
• Shape procurement strategies and plans.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation.

Skills

Sourcing strategies end-to-end

Commercial skills

Negotiation skills

IT software procurement

Legal document confidence

Critical thinking

Collaborative spirit

Education

CIPS or legal/business qualification

Job description

£40000 - £50000 per annum + hybrid working/excellent benefits

Contact:

Contact email:

Job ref:

J691981_1753718741

Published:

2 days ago

Expiry date:

2025-08-27

Role: Sourcing Manager - Indirects & IT

Location: Hybrid (2 days/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 HR tech companies globally.

About the Role:

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

• Lead all sourcing and procurement activity
• 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
• 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