Procurement Manager
7 days ago
Bedford
Visum Recruitment has the pleasure of representing our client, a bespoke supplier of solutions for the wastewater industry. 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, 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. Procurement Manager - Qualifications & Skills • 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). Procurement Manager - Salary & Benefits • Salary £55k, • Bonus scheme, • Company Benefits