Procurement Manager

Overview

Procurement Manager

Up to £55,000 DOE + excellent benefits | Full-time with early Friday finish | Progression available

Bedford location. On-site role with occasional hybrid working.

We’re working with our client in Bedford to recruit a hands-on, commercially driven Procurement Manager. This is a standout opportunity to join an established yet growing business.

Responsibilities

• Shape procurement strategy across high-value engineered projects
• Build long-term supplier partnerships and negotiate robust agreements
• Work closely with engineering and project teams from early design through to delivery
• Manage sourcing for critical, bespoke and long-lead components
• Lead cost-down, value-engineering and supply-chain improvement initiatives
• Oversee supplier performance, quality, delivery and commercial compliance
• Manage and develop a small procurement team

What We’re Looking For

• Background in high-value, low-volume manufacturing, ideally pumps, machining, rotating equipment or castings (ideal but not essential. Related industries experience also an advantage).
• Strong commercial acumen and experience negotiating complex supplier agreements
• Confident operating in a project-based engineering environment
• Able to balance strategic leadership with hands-on procurement activity
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder
• Comfortable managing multiple projects and suppliers simultaneously
• Technical understanding of mechanical systems or engineered components

Why This Role Stands Out

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• High-value, bespoke engineering – not commodity purchasing
• Early Friday finish
• Opportunities for career progression
• A role where your technical and commercial strengths genuinely matter

Please click on apply to submit your application

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