Procurement Manager

Procurement ManagerUp to £55,000 DOE + excellent benefits Full-time with early Friday finish Progression availableBedford location. On-site role with occasional remote 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.You''ll shape procurement strategy, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure cost-secure delivery across complex engineering projects, while leading and developing a small, capable team.What You''ll Be DoingDriving procurement strategy across high-value engineered projectsBuilding long-term supplier partnerships and negotiating robust agreementsWorking closely with engineering and project teams from early design through to deliveryManaging sourcing for critical, bespoke and long-lead componentsLeading cost-down, value-engineering and supply-chain improvement initiativesOverseeing supplier performance, quality, delivery and commercial complianceManaging and developing a small procurement teamWhat We''re Looking ForBackground in high-value, low-volume manufacturing, ideally pumps, machining, rotating equipment or castings (ideal but not essential. Related industries also an advantage).Strong commercial acumen and experience negotiating complex supplier agreementsConfident operating in a project-based engineering environmentAble to balance strategic leadership with hands-on procurement activityExcellent communicator and ..... full job details .....