Job title: Procurement Manager
Location: Portishead BS20
Contract Type: Permanent
Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £65,000 per annum
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead procurement and purchasing activity across a multi-million-pound spend programme. This is a strategic role where you will drive value for money, ensure compliance, and deliver high-quality procurement solutions across the organisation.
You will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, managing high-value and complex tenders, and building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all procurement and purchasing activities across the organisation
Develop and implement procurement and purchasing strategies
Manage end-to-end tendering processes, from specification through to contract award
Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, policies, and financial controls
Drive value for money through cost savings, efficiencies, and service improvements
Develop and maintain a contract register and supplier agreements
Provide expert procurement advice to stakeholders across the business
Build and manage key supplier relationships to optimise cost, quality, and performance
Monitor spend, track savings, and produce detailed procurement reports and analysis
Support wider business planning and continuous improvement initiativesCandidate Profile
Proven experience in a senior procurement or purchasing role
Strong track record of managing complex, high-value procurement exercises
MCIPS qualified (or working towards)
Excellent knowledge of procurement legislation and best practice
Strong commercial and financial awareness
Skilled negotiator with the ability to influence at senior level
Experience in contract management and supplier performance
Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience within housing or a regulated/public sector environment is desirableIf you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call Lewis at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)