Procurement Manager Stevenage or Bristol (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) £40-45 per hour Umbrella 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 Essential Skills & Experience 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 If you're an experienced Procurement professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy