BRE

Procurement Manager

BRE

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Watford • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £57,000 - £70,000 per year

About the role

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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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)