Procurement Manager in Bristol

Procurement Manager (Subcontract Procurement)

Overview

A leading UK infrastructure delivery business is hiring a Procurement Manager to support a portfolio of live and upcoming projects. The focus is end-to-end subcontract package procurement (plus major materials), partnering closely with project and commercial teams to deliver best value and manage commercial risk.

Location: Flexible / UK-wide (regular travel to Bristol required)

Key responsibilities (summary)

• Lead end-to-end procurement for subcontract packages and key materials (tender to order placement).
• Build and maintain project procurement schedules, tracking progress against programme and reporting performance.
• Run tendering activities: market engagement, tender lists, enquiry packs, evaluation, clarifications, and recommendations.
• Negotiate and place robust subcontract orders aligned to project scope, programme, and commercial requirements.
• Manage and develop supplier/subcontractor relationships, including performance reviews and continuous improvement.
• Provide procurement input into prequalification and tender responses, including procurement strategy and supply chain options.
• Support the wider supply chain strategy: market intelligence, competitor insight, and identifying innovation/value opportunities.
• Promote safe, sustainable delivery and ensure procurement activity aligns with internal governance and controls.

What we're looking for

Essential

• Proven experience procuring subcontract packages within civil engineering / infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of subcontract terms & conditions and commercial risk.
• Track record of running tender processes, evaluation, and negotiation.
• Confident stakeholder management with project teams, commercial/QS functions, and supply chain partners.
• Willingness to travel to Bristol as required.

Desirable

• CIPS membership/qualification (or working toward).
• Experience across regulated/utilities-style programmes (e.g., water/environment frameworks), though not required.
• Candidates from a QS / Cost Consultant / Commercial background who have led subcontract procurement and want to transition into procurement are welcomed.

What's on offer / benefits (to be confirmed with the hiring business)

• Flexible location with planned travel to Bristol (rather than fixed daily office attendance).
• Opportunity to own procurement activity for high-value subcontract packages with strong visibility across project teams.
• Exposure to a mature supply chain function with scope to influence strategy, performance, and value.
• Competitive salary package (level dependent on experience).
• Benefits typically available in similar roles may include bonus, car/allowance, pension, private medical, and professional development support (e.g., CIPS) - TBC.