Procurement Category Specialist

Procurement Manager - Indirect Services

📍 Bournemouth (Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 days remote)

£40,000–£50,000 + 8% Bonus + CIPS Training & Funding Support

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Manager to join a global brand with a strong reputation for innovation and employee development. This role offers excellent exposure across sourcing, supplier management, contract management, and commercial analysis, making it ideal for someone looking to develop their procurement career further.

You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers to support end-to-end procurement activity across a broad range of indirect services categories, helping drive value, improve supplier performance, and support operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end sourcing and procurement activity across indirect services categories
• Manage low-to-medium value sourcing projects independently
• A big focus will be across the corporate services and FM category areas.
• Support supplier negotiations and contract discussions
• Maintain supplier performance, risk, and compliance information
• Assist with supplier assurance and business continuity processes
• Manage contract renewals, variations, and lifecycle activities
• Produce spend, commercial, and supplier performance analysis
• Support procurement reporting, pipeline tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within procurement, sourcing, commercial, or contract management
• Good understanding of procurement processes and supplier management
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Experience managing contracts and renewals
• Confident stakeholder communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
• Intermediate Excel skills alongside Word, PowerPoint, and Share Point

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £50,000
• 8% annual bonus
• Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Bournemouth office
• Full CIPS training and funding support
• Strong career development opportunities
• Competitive wider benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within procurement in a supportive and collaborative environment.