4 of 4 DemandTrendPermanent Supplier Management Jobs in South Wales

Senior Procurement Category Manager – Bristol (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £80,000 We’re looking for a Senior Procurement Category Manager (Technology & Digital) to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category planning. You’ll drive sustainable savings, manage complex supplier relationships, and support business transformation through innovation and strong commercial strategies. What you’ll do: Own category strategies … and deliver cost savings Lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier negotiations Manage supplier performance, risk, and governance Influence senior stakeholders and mentor contract managers What we’re looking for: Proven experience in Technology category management and high-value negotiations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Confident, innovative, and able to challenge the status quo Benefits include More ❯

volume of complex ICT contracts. Role Overview: You will lead complex ICT procurement exercises and contract negotiations, managing large-value digital contracts within established frameworks. The role requires strong supplier management skills and the ability to deputise for the Digital Procurement Manager, while mentoring junior colleagues. You will work fully on-site, driving the delivery of … line with organisational requirements. Essential Experience: Proven experience managing large or complex procurement contracts, especially related to telephony systems, shared services, or digital equipment. Strong understanding of procurement governance, supplier negotiations, and contract management processes. Comfortable operating in a middle-ground role between buying and contract management. Familiarity with ERP tools such as Oracle is desirable. Desirable Experience More ❯

volume of complex ICT contracts. Role Overview: You will lead complex ICT procurement exercises and contract negotiations, managing large-value digital contracts within established frameworks. The role requires strong supplier management skills and the ability to deputise for the Digital Procurement Manager, while mentoring junior colleagues. You will work fully on-site, driving the delivery of … line with organisational requirements. Essential Experience: Proven experience managing large or complex procurement contracts, especially related to telephony systems, shared services, or digital equipment. Strong understanding of procurement governance, supplier negotiations, and contract management processes. Comfortable operating in a middle-ground role between buying and contract management. Familiarity with ERP tools such as Oracle is desirable. Desirable Experience More ❯

Lead backlog refinement, roadmap creation, and sprint planning. Process Improvement: Drive innovation and efficiency by identifying delivery bottlenecks, streamlining processes, and leveraging performance metrics for data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Manage complex relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers. Communicate progress and negotiate priorities and trade-offs effectively. Finance & Contracts: Oversee budgets, contracts, and supplier relationships to ensure cost … equivalent). Expert in Agile and Lean methodologies. Strong leadership in multi-disciplinary Agile teams. Proven ability to manage complex projects and stakeholder expectations. Experience in budgeting, contracting, and supplier management. Desirable: Knowledge of NHS/Welsh healthcare systems and terminology. Membership in Agile professional bodies. Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker and pragmatic problem-solver. Excellent communicator, capable of managing More ❯