Procurement manager Work, Jobs in Bedford, Bdf (with Salaries)

Procurement Manager - Contract Logistics
Kuehne+Nagel —Milton Keynes
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- No degree
Lead Procurement Manager
easyJet —Luton Airport
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Contracts
- Annual leave
Assistant Project Director - Earthwork and Utilities
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
Process Manager - Procurement UK
MBDA —Stevenage
- £55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
4d
Lead Buyer - New Product Development Sourcing (Huntingdon, UK)
Videojet —Huntingdon
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Procurement Manager
East West Rail —Milton Keynes
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
12d
Supplier Manager
Network Rail —Milton Keynes
- £55,596 - £67,813 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Annual leave
7d
Purchasing Manager
Rexroth —St. Neots
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- AI
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
14d
Senior Procurement AI Governance Manager
Roche —Welwyn
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- AI
6d
Programs and Solutions Lead - Supply Chain and Engineering (Procurement)
Roche —Welwyn
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
Programs and Solutions Lead - Digital and Tech Category (Procurement)
Roche —Welwyn
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
Project Director - Earthwork and Utilities
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
Procurement and Third Party Management Lead - 10 month FTC
Motor Insurers' Bureau —Milton Keynes
- £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Project Director - Rail, Roadways and Resort Development
NBCUniversal —Bedford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
Senior Event Operations Manager - CarFest (Fixed Term Contract)
Silverstone —Silverstone
- Weekend availability
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Continuous improvement
Quick apply
12d
Lead Buyer - Information Technology
MBDA —Stevenage
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Capex Project Controls Manager
London Luton Airport —Luton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- SQL
- Analysis skills
11h
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Public Sector Resourcing —Milton Keynes
- Full-time
- Management
Electrical Contracts Manager
M2 Mechanical Ltd —Buckingham
- £55,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
Quick apply
6d
NPI Purchasing Lead - Engineering
Safran —Pitstone
- Full-time
- Mechanical knowledge
- Negotiation
- Employee assistance programme

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Procurement Manager - Contract Logistics

Kuehne+Nagel -
Milton Keynes

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Job details

Permanent

Qualifications

Contract management
Microsoft Excel
Category management
CIPS
Procurement
Supply chain
Logistics
Analysis skills
Organisational skills
Purchasing
Pivot tables
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

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We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Procurement Manager / Procurement Specialist to support the Head of Procurement and Procurement Managers across a range of indirect procurement categories.

This role is ideally suited to an individual looking to develop their procurement career within a global organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in stakeholder engagement, procurement reporting and analysis, supplier onboarding, contract administration, and the management of procurement data and systems. Strong Excel and data manipulation skills are essential, alongside a desire to develop professionally through CIPS qualification.

How you create impact

Support the National Head of Procurement and Procurement Managers with sourcing, supplier management, and procurement initiatives, including liaison with Global Procurement Team and Procurement Outsource Partner on wider projects.
Act as a key point of contact for procurement queries, managing the Procurement inbox and ensuring requests are dealt with efficiently.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, providing guidance on procurement processes, policies, and best practice.
Produce and maintain procurement reports, spend analysis, savings tracking, KPI dashboards, and management information.
Maintenance and upkeep of Procurement Intranet page ensuring relevant and to date
Analyse procurement data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for process improvement.
Manage the new supplier approval process, including supplier due diligence and compliance checks.
Management of the procurement contract database, ensuring supplier and contract records remain accurate and the team are dealing with expiries and renewals.
Manage and maintain category structures, product codes, and supplier catalogues within the P2P system to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
Support supplier onboarding, contract administration, and supplier performance monitoring activities.
Assist in maintaining procurement governance, policies, and compliance with regulations including GDPR, Modern Slavery, Anti-Bribery, Anti-Trust, and IR35 requirements.
Support procurement projects, business implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we would like you to bring

1–3 years' experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or a commercial support role.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, reporting, and data analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret large datasets.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

Experience working with procurement systems and P2P platforms.
Previous exposure to supplier onboarding, category management, contract management, or spend analysis.
Experience within logistics, professional services, facilities, or other indirect spend categories.

Qualifications

Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
Currently studying towards CIPS, or keen to commence CIPS studies with employer support.

What's in it for you

By joining Kuehne+Nagel, you will have the opportunity to develop your procurement career within a global market leader. We offer a supportive environment, exposure to a broad range of procurement activities, opportunities for international collaboration, and ongoing professional development, including support towards CIPS qualifications. Our culture places a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, continuous improvement, and career progression.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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