Group Procurement Manager
Location: Bristol
Sector: Specialist Manufacturing & Construction
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 + Package
The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join a growing specialist group operating across both manufacturing and construction environments.
This role will take strategic ownership of procurement activity across two operating divisions — a specialist manufacturing business producing high-specification cleanroom systems and a construction business delivering technically complex projects across the built environment.
This is a highly influential role within the business, offering the chance to build and develop procurement processes, strengthen supplier relationships and drive commercial performance across the group. The company is experiencing significant growth across specialist sectors including cleanrooms, industrial construction and controlled environments.
Role Overview
You will be responsible for:
* Managing procurement strategy across both manufacturing and construction divisions.
* Negotiating supplier and subcontractor agreements.
* Managing supplier relationships, frameworks and commercial terms.
* Leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities.
* Managing supplier due diligence and compliance processes.
* Supporting subcontractor and supply chain management across projects.
* Monitoring supplier performance, cost savings and procurement risk.
* Managing procurement governance, reporting and contract registers.
* Supporting operational teams with procurement and supply chain strategy.
* Working closely with commercial, finance and operational leadership teams.
About You
* Experience within procurement, supply chain or commercial management.
* Construction, manufacturing or industrial sector experience preferred.
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
* Commercially aware with strong analytical ability.
* Experience managing contracts, supplier frameworks or procurement processes.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* CIPS qualification or similar preferred.
* Ambitious and motivated to develop within a growing business.
Company Profile
You’ll be joining a specialist group operating across technically advanced manufacturing and construction sectors. The business delivers cleanrooms, controlled environments and specialist construction projects nationwide and is currently experiencing significant growth across multiple markets.
The company offers a collaborative culture, modern leadership approach and genuine long-term progression opportunities.
What’s in it for you?
* 💰 £50,000 – £65,000 + package
* 🏗 Exposure across manufacturing and construction sectors
* 📈 Strong progression opportunities
* 🤝 Collaborative senior leadership environment
* 🧪 Specialist technical industries and projects
* 🌴 Holiday and benefits package
About Walker & Sloan
Walker & Sloan are a BCorp certified recruitment business specialising in construction and the built environment. I, Jack Houghton, work closely with contractors and specialist businesses across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality.