Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

• Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 & Benefits (DOE)
• Location: Bristol - Emersons Green
• Job Type: Temporary (12 Month Fixed Term)
• Hours Per Week: 37.5

You will be working for a global leader in full-service leasing, fleet management, and multi-mobility solutions, constantly innovating and expanding their capabilities in electric vehicles and digital solutions. They are excited to offer a career-defining opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join them in a high-profile role, pivotal to their strategic growth.

A hugely exciting opportunity to join this organisation. The successful applicant will be responsible for embedding a new sourcing and procurement model within the business to enhance control of external 3rd party spend through both developing their internal capability whilst also forming mutually beneficial supply partnerships. The scope of this area covers the management of all primary spend areas with a real focus on core the operational supply chain categories (vehicle purchase, order fulfilment & delivery, and in-life services).

Day to Day of the role:

• Lead the design and implementation of a new procurement model, enhancing control of external third-party spend and developing internal capabilities.
• Oversee all procurement and sourcing activities, driving positive outcomes from business compliance to operational performance.
• Serve as the primary interface for procurement and sourcing, with a focus on upskilling the business.
• Jointly design and improve the procurement operating model to align with business objectives and best practices.
• Manage primary third-party supply chain sourcing for strategic projects and renewals.
• Conduct supplier and spend monitoring to maintain confidence in risk management.
• Introduce tools for smaller sourcing activities to be self-served within the business.
• Maintain and update the Procurement Policy, ensuring understanding and compliance.
• Implement category management methodology to build sector specialisms.
• Leverage technology to enhance procurement department efficiencies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong procurement and/or supply chain management experience.
• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial mindset with negotiation and contractual management experience.
• Robust data analysis and reporting skills.
• Superior business planning and organisational abilities.
• Experience in embedding risk and compliance principles.
• Ability to work at pace and deliver within focused timescales.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to coach and empower others.
• Experience in supporting and delivering transformational change.

Benefits:

• Generous contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with holiday buy/sell options.
• Company Car (EV/Hybrid) and Travel Insurance options.
• Dental Insurance options and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to Re:lease Colleague Car Scheme and enhanced parental leave.
• Occupational Health Programme and introduction bonuses for referrals.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and support for CPD.
• Free breakfast/fruit, EV charging points, bike storage, and car parking (limited).
• Progressive and collaborative culture.
• Annual salary reviews.