Procurement Manager

Company: Hays
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

As Procurement Manager, you will lead end-to-end procurement across indirect categories to maximise value for money and supplier performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support sourcing, negotiations and contract management, driving procurement initiatives that boost efficiency and business performance. This role offers exposure to high-profile projects in construction and infrastructure within a fast-paced environment. You will shape category management and stakeholder engagement in a growing function.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive salary
  • comprehensive benefits package
  • career development
  • opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end procurement across indirect categories
  • Ensure value for money and supplier performance
  • Lead sourcing projects and supplier negotiations
  • Oversee contract management activities
  • Drive procurement initiatives to improve operational efficiency
  • Engage with stakeholders at all levels to align on requirements
  • Develop category management approaches
  • Support the development of the procurement function within the organisation

Key requirements

  • Previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement role
  • Experience managing indirect spend categories
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels
  • Commercially aware with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience in regulated/engineering/construction/infrastructure environments advantageous
  • Knowledge of procurement best practice and contract management principles
  • CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS desirable
  • Relationship building
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Analytical mindset
  • Problem-solving
  • Procurement best practice
  • Contract management

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026