Direct Procurement / Strategic Sourcing ManagerLocation: Bristol The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Direct Procurement / Strategic Sourcing professional to lead the sourcing and purchasing of retail furniture for large-scale rollout programmes. This role is heavily focused on global sourcing, supplier negotiation, and cost competitiveness, with full autonomy to source from international markets to achieve best-in-class commercial outcomes.You will play a critical role in securing competitive pricing, ensuring supply continuity, and handing over robust procurement strategies to production teams to enable successful project delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end direct procurement activities, from supplier identification through RFQ, evaluation, and contract awardSource, assess, and onboard domestic and international manufacturing partners to optimise cost, quality, and lead timesManage RFQs, cost breakdowns, and comparative analyses to support data-driven sourcing decisionsLead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, payment terms, and contractual conditionsDevelop sourcing strategies aligned to rollout schedules, volumes, and budget targetsPresent and hand over procurement strategies to production and project teamsAct as the primary commercial contact for key suppliers and manufacturersCollaborate with design, quality, logistics, and project delivery teams to ensure solutions meet technical, aesthetic, and functional requirementsMonitor market trends,