Procurement Lead Projects and Outsourcing

Overview

Procurement Lead (Projects & Outsourcing) – permanent role based in Bristol. The position supports the UK outsourcing and offshoring agenda, embedding strong supplier management practices across the business, and acting as a change lead during a period of transformation and integration. Salary £40,000 – £50,000 plus bonus and benefits. The role is based in the Bristol office with on-site presence 2 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Procurement lead for outsourcing and offshoring across the UK business.
• Undertake detailed analysis and make recommendations on outsourcing strategy and policy.
• Support the active management of core outsource suppliers to ensure performance, value and compliance.
• Lead the development and embedment of strong supplier management practices across the supply chain.
• Upskill business owners in supplier management best practice and performance monitoring.
• Support the implementation of robust risk and compliance monitoring across Procurement.
• Coordinate and deliver remedial actions where risks or control gaps are identified.
• Act as a subject-matter expert within procurement integration and Group-wide projects.
• Support the Procurement leadership team with strategy, systems, processes and capability development.
• Contribute to sustainability and ESG initiatives across suppliers and sourcing activity.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation across supplier and outsource management.

Skills & Experience

• Strong procurement or supply chain management experience.
• Experience managing Tier 1 / primary suppliers or outsourced services.
• Strong written and IT skills, including Microsoft Office and professional documentation.
• Self-starter with strong organisation, planning and delivery skills.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management capability.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, using data to inform decisions.
• Commercially and financially astute, with experience managing significant spend.
• Knowledge of automotive, leasing or operational supply chains is highly advantageous.

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