Job Description

Senior Procurement Manager – Indirects

Location: Bristol, Exeter, or Redhill (Hybrid Working)

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

Are you a strategic procurement leader with a passion for driving value across IT, corporate services, professional services, and facilities categories? We’re working in partnership with a major UK water utility to recruit a Senior Procurement Manager to join their high-performing procurement team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead procurement strategy across a diverse portfolio of indirect goods and services, supporting a business that plays a vital role in delivering sustainable infrastructure and services to millions.

The Role

As Group Procurement Senior Manager, you’ll be a key member of the procurement leadership team, responsible for the full procurement lifecycle, from sourcing strategy development to supplier performance management. You’ll lead a team of Procurement Business Partners and support staff, ensuring procurement activities align with corporate objectives and deliver measurable value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of procurement professionals to deliver best-in-class procurement support across the business.
• Manage a portfolio of procurement projects focused on indirect categories including IT, corporate and professional services, and facilities.
• Support the Head of Procurement in shaping and executing the group-wide procurement strategy.
• Drive supplier performance and continuous improvement through robust contract and relationship management.
• Develop and implement category KPIs and reporting frameworks to track performance and value delivery.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance and procurement policies.

About You

• Degree-qualified in a commercial or technical discipline.
• MCIPS or equivalent professional procurement qualification.
• Proven experience leading procurement teams and delivering strategic sourcing initiatives in indirect categories.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and supplier relationship management skills.
• In-depth knowledge and practical experience of public procurement regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023, Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, Utilities Contracts Regulations (UCR) 2016, and previous OJEU procedures.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Why Apply?

• Join a purpose-driven organisation committed to sustainability and innovation.
• Lead strategic procurement initiatives that make a real impact.
• Enjoy a collaborative, supportive culture with excellent career development opportunities.