Procurement Manager (Indirects)

Indirect Procurement Manager

Bristol (Hybrid)

£40,000 - £60,000 + Bonus

Are you looking to join a high-growth technology business operating at the forefront of the Defence and Aerospace sector?

This is an opportunity to become part of a rapidly expanding organisation delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to defence customers globally. With significant growth plans, a dynamic culture, and a genuinely agile way of working, this is a business where decisions are made quickly, ideas are valued, and bureaucracy is kept to a minimum.

We're seeking an ambitious procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of indirect spend categories within a complex and innovative organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities across a broad range of indirect spend categories, including professional services, facilities, IT, marketing, and business services.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to drive value, efficiency, and supplier performance.
• Manage supplier selection, tendering, negotiation, and contract award processes.
• Negotiate commercial terms and supplier agreements to deliver cost savings and mitigate risk.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring service levels and business requirements are consistently met.
• Support contract management activities throughout the supplier lifecycle.
• Partner with stakeholders across multiple business functions to understand requirements and deliver effective procurement solutions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the continued development of procurement best practices.

About You

• Experience within Defence, Aerospace, Engineering, Technology, or another fast-paced regulated environment.
• Proven background in indirect procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Experience across a variety of indirect spend categories.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the business.
• Comfortable working within a rapidly growing organisation where priorities can evolve quickly.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a business experiencing significant growth and investment.
• Exposure to innovative technologies supporting critical defence capabilities.
• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with minimal red tape.
• Hybrid working arrangement based from Bristol.
• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £60,000 plus bonus and benefits.

If you're an ambitious procurement professional looking to make a genuine impact within a growing defence technology business, we'd love to hear from you.