Procurement Manager Location - Bedford Our client is a high growth specialist engineering company that is undergoing expansion. They sell, repair and service pumps, motors and fan units that are installed by their field pump engineers in plant rooms and pumping systems of commercial buildings, offices, industrial and retail sites, holiday parks etc and we are excited to recruit a Procurement Manager for this high growth business based in Bedford. The successful candidate will be an organised, methodical worker with an ambition to take full responsibility for the procurement function of all products used by their engineers on jobs, aiding in the continued growth of the company. The Candidate will be office based Monday to Friday in Bedford, and report directly to a highly inspirational Managing Director, focused on cost savings and strengthening the supply chain. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for sourcing goods used on the engineering jobs to optimise costs, ensure supplier reliability, and improve operational efficiency. Day to day tasks of the Procurement Manager will involve:- Cost savings and Financial Control of the company''s procurement spend on materials used for engineering jobs undertaken Negotiation and Value: negotiating pricing, payment terms, and contracts to achieve best value for money, aiming for cost avoidance and direct cash savings Supplier Management: onboard, evaluate and manage supplier performance using KPIs to ensure high-quality ..... full job details .....