We are pleased to be working with our client seeking a Engineering Project Manager based in Bedford for one of our clients on a permanent basis.
Summary of the Procurement Manager
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Location: Bedford
Type of Contract: Permanent, 100% office based
Hours: 37.5 - hour working week, Monday - Thursday 08.15 - 16.45 Fri 08.15 - 13.45
Benefits: 25 days holiday, Holiday Purchase from 2025, Pension Contribution 5%, Life Assurance 4 x annual basic, Employee assistance, Early finish Friday
Responsibilities of the Engineering Procurement Manager
The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing a robust procurement strategy that supports profitable project delivery, supply chain resilience, and long-term business growth
Operating within a project-based OEM engineering environment, the role ensures early procurement engagement, cost certainty, risk mitigation, and strong supplier performance across the full project lifecycle
Develop and implement a procurement strategy aligned with business objectives, project delivery requirements, and growth plans
Establish and manage long-term supplier and framework agreements to improve cost competitiveness, lead time certainty, and supply resilience
Lead supplier rationalisation initiatives and build strategic partnerships with key vendors
Provide early procurement input during bid, tender, and engineering phases to improve cost accuracy, lead time visibility, and risk identification
Support project teams with sourcing strategies for long-lead, high-risk, or critical components
Ensure procurement plans are aligned with project schedules and cash flow requirements
Drive cost-down initiatives and value engineering opportunities across the supply base
Monitor and manage procurement-related cost performance, variations, and supplier claims
Improve working capital outcomes through payment term negotiation
Identify and proactively manage supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, single-source dependencies, and market volatility
Establish procurement governance, policies, and standardised processes across projects
Ensure compliance with contractual, quality, and regulatory requirements
Act as the primary interface between engineering, project management, operations, and suppliers
Requirements for a successful Engineering Project Manager
Proven experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management within a project-based OEM, engineering, manufacturing, or capital equipment environment
Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating complex supplier agreements
Demonstrated ability to manage procurement across multiple concurrent projects
Experience engaging with engineering and project teams early in the design and bid phases
Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
Formal qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or Business
Experience implementing procurement frameworks or governance models
Knowledge of contract law and risk management in project environments. (Desirable)
Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Technical aptitude for mechanical systems and pump technologies
Strategic and commercially focused
Proactive risk manager
Strong negotiator and relationship builder
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Full UK driving licence
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