Procurement Manager

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. *