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
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