Procurement Manager

Overview

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

• 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

• 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.