Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bedford Bedfordshire
- Date: 14 hours ago
Description:
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.)