Procurement Manager
Up to £55,000 DOE + excellent benefits | Full‑time with early Friday finish | Progression available
Bedford location. On-site role with occasional remote 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 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