Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager Bedford, MK42 Up to £55,000 Do you have extensive experience developing and executing a procurement strategy that supports project delivery, supply chain, and long-term growth? Have you worked in an engineering, manufacturing, or production environment? Then get in touch. Kingston Barnes has a fantastic opportunity for our client in the Bedford area to join their high performing team as a procurement manager. Our client specialises in bespoke engineered solutions. From concept to delivery, this company supplies their customers with high performance equipment. The Role: You will be operating within a project based, equipment manufacturing environment. It is key to ensure early procurement engagement, supplier performance, and cost certainty across project lifecycle. Responsibilities include: * Develop and implement a procurement strategy aligned with business objectives, project requirements, and growth plans * Manage supplier and framework agreements to improve cost competitiveness * Provide early procurement input during tender stages * Ensure procurement plans are aligned with cash flow requirements and project schedules * Mange procurement related cost performance, supplier claims, and variations * Improve capital outcomes through payment term negotiations * Identify and manage supply chain risks About you: * Proven experience in procurement and supply chain management within engineering, manufacturing, of OEM equipment environment * Strong financial acumen with experience negotiating complex supplier agreements * Proven ability to manage procurement across multiple projects * Strong communicator * Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities * A formal qualification in Supply chain, procurement, or engineering is desirable Benefits: * Salary up to £55,000 * Pension 3% employer 5% employee * Life Assurance 4 x salary * 25 days holiday + banks, and the ability to by another 5 days * Enhanced maternity and paternity leave * Half day on a Friday * EAP * Enhanced sick pay If you have experience with managing procurement strategies in an engineering, manufacturing, or production environment and would like a confidential chat to find out more, please contact Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online. * Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position