Procurement Manager - Bedford - Manufacturing 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. Duties: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 ..... full job details .....