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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.
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 Doing
Driving procurement strategy across high‑value engineered projects
Building long‑term supplier partnerships and negotiating robust agreements
Working closely with engineering and project teams from early design through to delivery
Managing sourcing for critical, bespoke and long‑lead components
Leading cost‑down, value‑engineering and supply‑chain improvement initiatives
Overseeing supplier performance, quality, delivery and commercial compliance
Managing and developing 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
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