Senior Procurement Manager

Indirect Procurement Category ManagerLocations: Bristol (Hybrid - around 40% in-office)

Salary: Up to £75K + Bonus + Strong Benefits

Duration: 9-12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Start date: ASAP

Expiry date: 2025-10-02

Job ref: J692098BR_1756804387

Published: 2 days ago

Overview: We are looking for a Procurement Category Manager to join the team on a 9-12 month FTC. If you are comfortable working across a wide mix of indirect categories, confident managing complex supplier relationships, and ready to hit the ground running in a well-established function, this is a great opportunity to make a real difference.

What you\''ll be doing:

Leading end-to-end category management across UK and Ireland

Running sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs), negotiating contracts, and ensuring suppliers deliver what they promise

Helping shape procurement processes, policies, and performance standards

Partnering with finance and business leads to align budgets and spend

Supporting compliance with regulatory requirements (FCA/PRA) and helping manage supplier risk

Driving value, savings, and smarter ways of working using proven procurement tools

What we\''re looking for:

Solid procurement experience, especially across indirect spend

Collaborative, commercially aware, and able to challenge the status quo when needed

Strong communicator who can build good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels

Confident managing sourcing and contracts from start to finish

Why you\''ll love it:

Join a procurement team that\''s trusted and visible across the business

Flexible, hybrid working focused with around 40% in the office

Competitive salary and great benefits, including:

Performance-related bonus

Private health cover

Up to 12% employer pension contributions

28 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell extra days)

Life assurance, discounts, and wellbeing support

Contract role with leadership opportunities and opportunities to bring fresh ideas

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