Procurement Manager

BRE

Procurement Manager leading procurement strategies aligning with sustainability and innovation at BRE. Manage supplier partnerships, contract negotiations, and oversee purchasing operations.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeWatford • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £57,000 - £70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead procurement strategy across BRE, ensuring alignment with sustainability, innovation, and organisational objectives.
Manage supplier selection, contract negotiations, and long-term partnerships to support research, certification, consultancy, and central services.
Oversee day-to-day purchasing operations, ensuring timely sourcing of goods and services.
Monitor supplier performance, including cost, quality, delivery, and ESG metrics, and maintain accurate procurement records.
Ensure compliance with public procurement regulations, internal policies, and ethical sourcing standards.
Act as procurement lead for ISO audits, maintaining documentation and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with internal teams to provide guidance, communicate performance, and drive sustainable procurement practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant procurement experience in research, certification, consultancy, or complex organisations.
Contract management experience for technical services, laboratory equipment, or sustainability-focused suppliers.
Strong knowledge of ISO standards, sustainability frameworks, and relevant regulations.
Proven negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and supplier management skills.
Understanding of public procurement principles, frameworks, and contract law.
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance cost, quality, and ESG objectives.
CIPS qualification (MCIPS) or equivalent professional experience preferred.
Degree in procurement, supply chain, sustainability, or business management (desirable).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
Enhanced maternity package
HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
Professional membership reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurement strategysupplier selectioncontract negotiationssupplier performance monitoringISO standardssustainability frameworkspublic procurement regulationscontract managementstakeholder engagementESG metrics

Soft Skills

negotiation skillsstrategic mindsetcommunication skillscollaborationperformance guidance

Certifications

CIPS qualification (MCIPS)