Procurement Manager

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 Please click on apply to submit your application