Procurement Manager

Department: Procurement
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Reporting To: Lindsey Smith - Finance Director
Compensation: £70,000 - £75,000 / year
We are seeking a forward-thinking Head of Procurement & Sustainability here at Advanced Supply Chain to drive strategic sourcing, build strong supplier partnerships, and lead the organisation’s sustainability programme. This is a high-impact role responsible for elevating supplier performance, managing commercial risk, and delivering tangible progress against Reconomy’s sustainability ambitions.
Alongside procurement leadership, you will oversee property and Facilities Management operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and best-practice standards. With a focus on innovation and long-term value, you will shape procurement activities that support cost optimisation and advance our journey toward a more sustainable, resilient organisation.
This is a full-time, permanent position offering flexible working but when you are at site, you’ll be based at our Bradford site in BD12. In return, we offer a salary of £70,000 - £75,000 depending on experience, along with a structured development plan that includes training, mentorship, and clear opportunities for career growth within our organisation.
Key Responsibilities Of Our Head Of Procurement & Sustainability
Lead end-to-end procurement and contract management, ensuring value delivery, compliance, and strong supplier performance across complex categories
Oversee property, facilities, and asset management functions, ensuring alignment with regulatory, health & safety, and corporate governance standards
Drive the organisation’s sustainability and ESG agenda, including carbon reduction, ethical sourcing, circular economy initiatives, and progress toward net-zero targets
Manage supplier tendering processes and develop high-quality tender documentation, business cases, and executive presentations
Provide legal and commercial expertise across supplier contracting, including negotiation, risk management, and contract drafting
Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver procurement, sustainability, and facilities management initiatives that support organisational objectives
Champion continuous improvement across procurement, facilities, and sustainability reporting processes
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise of our Head Of Procurement & Sustainability:
Proven expertise in procurement and contract management, with a track record of delivering value, ensuring compliance, and optimising supplier performance
Strong property, facilities, and asset management knowledge, with practical experience applying best-practice frameworks and standards
Well-versed in sustainability frameworks and ESG reporting standards, with the ability to integrate sustainable procurement principles into organisational processes
Robust legal understanding of supplier contracting, including contract drafting, negotiation, risk assessment, and compliance management
Proficient in supplier tendering and procurement tools, with experience managing end-to-end sourcing activities across complex categories
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and drive positive change, delivering outcomes aligned to organisational objectives
But it doesn't stop there—we’re committed to your continuous growth, offering ongoing training and development to help you sharpen your skills and reach your full potential.
We understand the significance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance, which is why we offer a hybrid working model.
That’s why, in addition to your 25 days annual leave, we offer the option to purchase additional days—giving you flexibility to take the breaks you need.
New dads and partners also receive two weeks full paternity pay, so you can be there for those important first moments.
Through our salary sacrifice pension scheme, meaning you pay less tax overall, while still investing in your future.
Advanced Supply Chain Group offer a complete end-to-end supply chain service, from source to shelf, covering all aspects of supply chain management, global logistics, fulfilment, and value-added services, allowing our customers to maximise the opportunities that exist in today’s technology-enabled marketplace. Using our unique intelligent supply chain model, we design innovative solutions to complex challenges, unlock new opportunities, and speed up and streamline existing processes by removing complexity from the supply chain. It all adds up to providing a service that is “Better, Faster, Cheaper” than our competitors.
We believe in promoting a supportive environment for our colleagues, delivering exceptional service to our customers, contributing to the community, and working towards a more sustainable environment.