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
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year