Procurement Manager

Carbon60; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon60 in Stevenage or Bristol is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager on a 9-month contract with hybrid working (3 days onsite). The role focuses on heavy supplier management, contract negotiation and driving value across the supply chain within a complex engineering and technology environment.

You will manage supplier contracts through their lifecycle, develop relationships with UK and international suppliers, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet programme requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and contract management within engineering or technology sectors.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills are essential.
• Experience working with UK and international suppliers is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain relationships with UK and international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing and contractual terms.
• Support new business activity and subcontract placement.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery against contracts.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and manage obsolescence.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet programme requirements.

Skills

Procurement

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Supplier management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Stevenage or Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

9 Month Contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a leading organisation operating within a complex engineering and technology environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with strong commercial and supplier management experience to play a key role in supporting critical programmes, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving value throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with UK and international suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and contractual agreements
• Support new business activity and subcontract placement
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery against contractual obligations
• Manage supply chain challenges, including obsolescence and risk mitigation
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure programme requirements are met
• Procurement, commercial, contract management or supply chain experience
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Experience operating within a customer/supplier environment
• Commercial acumen with the ability to manage contractual terms and conditions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications