Procurement Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Nisbets
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Avonmouth, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Nisbets Limited is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead the sourcing of indirect goods and services, focusing on cost optimization and supplier performance. The role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and aligning procurement activities with business objectives. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive value and efficiency across the organization. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement based in the Avonmouth office in Bristol.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating best pricing, quality, and service terms.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across indirect procurement categories.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and align with business goals.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies that support operational and strategic objectives.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, contracts, or supplier dependencies.
- Continuously review and improve procurement processes and systems to enhance efficiency.
- Prepare regular reports on savings, supplier performance, and key procurement metrics.
Key Skills:
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to identify opportunities and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel (including functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables).
- Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to contracts, reporting, and procurement processes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments and with suppliers.
- Proven experience managing multiple procurement workstreams and delivering results.
- Solid understanding of procurement best practices, category management, and supplier performance evaluation, particularly in indirect categories.
- Proactive and organised, with a commercial mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Avonmouth
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Nisbets Limited are currently recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join our Procurement team and oversee the sourcing of all indirect goods and services across the organisation. The successful candidate will have a strong background in procurement, with a focus on cost optimisation, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing. They will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring procurement activities align with business objectives. This role will also support internal stakeholders across departments, playing a key part in driving value and efficiency throughout the business. This role will be based at our Avonmouth office in Bristol, with flexibility to work from home as part of a hybrid working pattern.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, negotiating best pricing, quality, and service terms.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across indirect procurement categories.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand procurement needs and align with business goals.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies that support operational and strategic objectives.
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, contracts, or supplier dependencies.
- Continuously review and improve procurement processes and systems to enhance efficiency.
- Prepare regular reports on savings, supplier performance, and key procurement metrics.
Capabilities, Skills and Experience Required
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to identify opportunities and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel (including functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and Pivot Tables).
- Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to contracts, reporting, and procurement processes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments and with suppliers.
- Proven experience managing multiple procurement workstreams and delivering results.
- Solid understanding of procurement best practices, category management, and supplier performance evaluation, particularly in indirect categories.
- Proactive and organised, with a commercial mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.
Key Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus a generous performance-related bonus
- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Holiday buying scheme options
- Excellent opportunities for career development
- Access to hundreds of high street discounts
- Staff discount applicable to all products
- 8 weeks company sick pay
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance (3x salary)
- Pension scheme