Procurement Manager

Location: Kempston

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