Procurement Manager

🛒 Procurement Manager

Location: Avonmouth
Sector: Specialist Manufacturing & Construction
Salary: Competitive + Package

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a growing specialist business operating across both manufacturing and construction environments.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of procurement activities across a diverse supply chain, supporting the delivery of technically complex projects within industrial, manufacturing and controlled environment sectors. You'll play a key role in driving commercial performance, strengthening supplier relationships and supporting the continued growth of the business.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for:

• Managing procurement strategy across multiple business divisions.
• Negotiating supplier and subcontractor agreements.
• Managing supplier relationships and framework agreements.
• Leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities across the supply chain.
• Supporting subcontractor procurement and supply chain management.
• Monitoring supplier performance and commercial risk.
• Managing procurement reporting, compliance and governance.
• Working closely with commercial, operational and finance teams.
• Supporting long-term business growth through effective procurement practices.

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, frameworks or procurement processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• CIPS qualification advantageous but not essential.
• Ambitious and motivated to develop within a growing business.

Company Profile

You'll be joining a specialist organisation operating across highly technical manufacturing and construction sectors. The business has a strong reputation within its markets, a healthy order book and exciting growth plans over the coming years.

What’s in it for you?

• 💰 Competitive salary + package
• 🏗 Exposure across manufacturing and construction sectors
• 📈 Strong progression opportunities
• 🤝 Collaborative senior leadership team
• 🧪 Technically interesting projects and environments
• 🌴 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, developers and specialist businesses across the UK and handle all applications with complete confidentiality.