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Procurement Manager

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: MK42, Kempston, Bedford

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

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

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