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Procurement ManagerUp to £55,000 DOE + excellent benefits | Full-time with early Friday finish | Progression availableBedford 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\n\n • Driving procurement strategy across high-value engineered projects\n, • Building long-term supplier partnerships and negotiating robust agreements\n, • Working closely with engineering and project teams from early design through to delivery\n, • Managing sourcing for critical, bespoke and long-lead components\n, • Leading cost-down, value-engineering and supply-chain improvement initiatives\n, • Overseeing supplier performance, quality, delivery and commercial compliance\n, • Managing and developing a small procurement team\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n, • Background in high-value, low-volume manufacturing, ideally pumps, machining, rotating equipment or castings (ideal but not essential. Related industries also an advantage).\n, • Strong commercial acumen and experience negotiating complex supplier agreements\n, • Confident operating in a project-based engineering environment\n, • Able to balance strategic leadership with hands-on procurement activity\n, • Excellent communicator and relationship builder\n, • Comfortable managing multiple projects and suppliers simultaneously\n, • Technical understanding of mechanical systems or engineered components\nWhy This Role Stands Out\n\n, • Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience\n, • Excellent benefits package\n, • High-value, bespoke engineering - not commodity purchasing\n, • Early Friday finish\n, • Opportunities for career progression\n, • A role where your technical and commercial strengths genuinely matter!\nSounds like the role for you? Please apply with an up-to-date CV!

Talent and Relations Manager Bedfordshire/Hybrid Our well established and growing client is seeking a Talent and Relations Managerto join their welcoming team on a full time, permanent basis. The Talent and Relations Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of freelance and contractor talent. This position plays a key role in maintaining strong freelancer relationships, ensuring compliance and process consistency, overseeing talent management systems, and supporting workforce planning to meet business demands. Key Responsibilities: Manage the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for freelance and contractor talent, including sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified contractors to meet operational staffing requirements and project demands. Develop and nurture strong relationships with freelancers, supporting engagement, retention and workforce satisfaction. Oversee talent management systems and contractor ...

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. Were 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. Youll shape procurement strategy, strengthen supplier performance, and ensure cost-secure delivery across complex engineering projects, while leading and developing a small, capable team. What Youll 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 Were Looking For • Background in high-value, low-volume manufacturing, ideally pumps, machining, rotating equipment or castings (ideal but not essential. Related industries also an advanta...

We are seeking an Interim Procurement Transformation Manager to lead the development and embedding of category management as part of a wider procurement transformation programme. This role focuses on building category management capability from the ground up, helping stakeholders move from reactive purchasing to a more structured, strategic, category-led approach to managing spend and suppliers. Client Details The organisation is a public sector entity. Description Key responsibilities include: Lead the development and implementation of category management across the organisation Work closely with stakeholders to define, build, and embed category strategies Help structure and categorise spend, building category knowledge and insight Develop and introduce category management templates, tools, and best‑practice frameworks Educate and support stakeholders to understand what category management is, why it matters, and how to apply it Support the handover of category management activity into business-as-usual ownership, ensuring sustainability Profile A successful Category Management Transformation Specialist should have: Strong experience in category management and strategic sourcing Proven ability to deliver procurement transformation and embed change Confident engaging, educating, and influencing stakeholders at different levels Experience developing category strategies, frameworks, and ways of working Hands-on, delivery-focused mindset Job Offer Competitive daily rate between £450 - £600 per day inside IR35 dependant on experience. Hybrid working pattern. Interim opportunity for 6 - 12 months

Procurement Manager (Buyer) - Bedford - Up to £55,000 An excellent role for a Procurement Manager to join a thriving and growing multidisciplinary construction business. Our client is an expert in delivering solutions across building, engineering, fit-out, refurbishment, commercial interiors, electrical, AV, and data services. Job Overview The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading and managing the company’s procurement and supply chain activities across all projects and operational areas. The role ensures the efficient, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of goods, services and subcontracted support, while maintaining strong supplier relationships, driving commercial value and ensuring alignment with internal governance, quality standards, and contractual requirements. Duties and Responsibilities • Develop and implement a structured procurement strategy aligned with business objectives., • Manage supplier relationships, including brokers and direct suppliers, to ensure best value and service., • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to drive cost savings and reduce commercial risk., • Work within the existing ISMS supplier framework to ensure compliant supplier selection, onboarding, and ongoing management., • Analyse spend data and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements., • Work closely with estimating and operations teams to support accurate, competitive, and consistent project pricing, • Monitor supplier performance in relation to cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness, addressing underperformance where required., • Ensure procurement activities comply with internal procedures, governance requirements, and relevant ISO standards (including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)., • Act as the procurement lead for supplier-related compliance inputs into the ISMS, ensuring risks are identified, escalated, and managed appropriately., • Drive continuous improvement of procurement processes, including automation, reporting, and system enhancements., • Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting to support transparency, auditability, and informed decision-making. Key Behaviours • Commercially driven and results-focused, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, • Proactive and able to challenge existing ways of working, • Organised with strong attention to detail, • Continuous improvement mindset, • Improved supplier performance and reliability, • Increase use of preferred suppliers, • Improved pricing accuracy in tenders/estimates, • Robust supplier compliance and reduced risk exposure Skills and Experience • Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles, • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, • Experience working with national supplier networks and/or broker models, • Commercially astute with strong analytical and cost management capability, • Experience implementing procurement processes or frameworks, • Good understanding of compliance and supplier assurance requirements, • Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, SharePoint, etc.)