Strategic Indirect Procurement Manager | Hybrid & Travel

apetito UK; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free parking

Canteen

Job summary

apetito, based at our UK Head Office in Trowbridge and with travel across the UK, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and supplier management for indirect categories including HR services, travel and utilities. The role offers flexibility to work up to two days from home and requires capable, self-driven leadership in a high-performing team.

You will develop and implement sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and partner with HR, Finance and operations to support business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement role requiring end-to-end sourcing.
• Influencing key stakeholders and decision makers to deliver savings.
• Strong analytical capability with data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communicator with collaborative working style.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activity from strategy to award.
• Deliver cost savings, value improvements and risk mitigation across portfolio.
• Partner with HR, Finance and operations to support priorities.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive performance improvements.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor market trends to inform sourcing decisions.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Driver's license

CIPS member

Education

Postgraduate or professional qualification in procurement

Job description

apetito, based at our UK Head Office in Trowbridge and with travel across the UK, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and supplier management for indirect categories including HR services, travel and utilities. The role offers flexibility to work up to two days from home and requires capable, self-driven leadership in a high-performing team.

You will develop and implement sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and partner with HR, Finance and operations to support business