Procurement Manager
Location
bedford, england
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Management & Operations
Posted
June 20, 2026
Procurement Manager - Job Overview
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.
Responsibilities
- 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, ...