Purchasing & Procurement jobs

A growing and well-established organisation within the industrial products sector is seeking an experienced Head of Purchasing to oversee its end-to-end buying function. Based in the Essex area, this senior-level opportunity offers significant autonomy and the chance to play a key role in shaping product strategy, supplier partnerships and commercial performance across an extensive portfolio of branded and own-label products. Salary is highly competitive and flexible depending on experience, alongside an attractive bonus structure and benefits package. The Opportunity Reporting into senior leadership, you will take responsibility for supplier management, sourcing strategy, stock optimisation, pricing and range development. The role requires a commercially focused individual who enjoys working closely with products and influencing which ranges are developed and launched into the market. Applicants must have previous experience sourcing directly from manufacturers across Asia,...

Senior Buyer High Wycombe 4-months to perm up to £50,000pa - £26 p/h PAYE - £33 p/h Umbrella: MARS Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Buyer on behalf of a key manufacturing client in High Wycombe. This role would suit a Senior Buyer with experience of purchasing electro-mechanical based components in a specialist manufacturing industry. On a day-to-day basis you will ensure that all buying activities are executed in line with demand, you will liaise with stakeholders to ensure that suppliers are meeting delivery, quality and cost, whilst assessing any supplier risks due to market conditions. Our client is looking for a Senior Buyer on a temporary contract basis for 4 months whilst they recruit permanently. The successful temporary Senior Buyer will be able to apply for the permanent position whilst you are in contract with them. Our client operates hybrid working, 3 in, 2 from home, and they work a 37-hour week with an early 1pm finish on a Friday. The Senior Buyer...

Senior Buyer Cwmbran On-Site Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a...

Senior Buyer High Wycombe 4-months to perm up to £50,000pa - £26 p/h PAYE - £33 p/h Umbrella: MARS Recruitment is recruiting for a Senior Buyer on behalf of a key manufacturing client in High Wycombe. This role would suit a Senior Buyer with experience of purchasing electro-mechanical based components in a specialist manufacturing industry. On a day-to-day basis you will ensure that all buying activities are executed in line with demand, you will liaise with stakeholders to ensure that suppliers are meeting delivery, quality and cost, whilst assessing any supplier risks due to market conditions. Our client is looking for a Senior Buyer on a temporary contract basis for 4 months whilst they recruit permanently. The successful temporary Senior Buyer will be able to apply for the permanent position whilst you are in contract with them. Our client operates hybrid working, 3 in, 2 from home, and they work a 37-hour week with an early 1pm finish on a Friday. The Senior Buyer...

A growing and well-established organisation within the industrial products sector is seeking an experienced Head of Purchasing to oversee its end-to-end buying function. Based in the Essex area, this senior-level opportunity offers significant autonomy and the chance to play a key role in shaping product strategy, supplier partnerships and commercial performance across an extensive portfolio of branded and own-label products. Salary is highly competitive and flexible depending on experience, alongside an attractive bonus structure and benefits package. The Opportunity Reporting into senior leadership, you will take responsibility for supplier management, sourcing strategy, stock optimisation, pricing and range development. The role requires a commercially focused individual who enjoys working closely with products and influencing which ranges are developed and launched into the market. Applicants must have previous experience sourcing directly from manufacturers across Asia,...

Purchasing Administrator £28,000 - £30,000 per annum Chelmsford, Essex Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm You must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle to be considered for this role due to the location of the business. Are you a highly organised Administrator looking to join a supportive business where your contribution truly matters? Our client is a fast paced, family run organisation known for delivering exceptional service and building lasting partnerships with customers and suppliers. Due to continued success, they are now looking for a proactive and detail oriented Administrator to become a key part of their friendly team. What you'll be doing: Processing purchase orders and maintaining accurate, real-time tracking systems and databases Acting as a key point of contact for suppliers - handling queries, deliveries, and shipment updates Coordinating local and international shipments, working closely with couriers and customs agents Ensuring all customs...

Indirect Procurement Manager Milton Keynes up to £51,000 Permanent The Opportunity Are you a proactive procurement professional who thrives in a high-energy, "on-the-ground" environment rather than being tucked away in a corporate office? We are partnering with a leading Rail Specialist in Milton Keynes that is currently experiencing a period of significant growth and a busy order book. This is a pivotal role where you will take full ownership of the indirect spend function. Managing a broad portfolio (from IT and facilities to building maintenance and consumables) you will manage sourcing activities and mentor a direct report to ensure operational excellence. With over 400 staff on-site, this is a fast-paced, "blue-collar" manufacturing environment where your work directly impacts the heartbeat of the production floor. Responsibilities: Sourcing Activity: Execute sourcing for all indirect spend areas to optimise cost, quality, and service, supporting the wider...

Indirect Procurement Manager Milton Keynes up to £51,000 Permanent The Opportunity Are you a proactive procurement professional who thrives in a high-energy, "on-the-ground" environment rather than being tucked away in a corporate office? We are partnering with a leading Rail Specialist in Milton Keynes that is currently experiencing a period of significant growth and a busy order book. This is a pivotal role where you will take full ownership of the indirect spend function. Managing a broad portfolio (from IT and facilities to building maintenance and consumables) you will manage sourcing activities and mentor a direct report to ensure operational excellence. With over 400 staff on-site, this is a fast-paced, "blue-collar" manufacturing environment where your work directly impacts the heartbeat of the production floor. Responsibilities: Sourcing Activity: Execute sourcing for all indirect spend areas to optimise cost, quality, and service, supporting the wider...

Practice Group / Department: COO – Finance Transformation Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.  The Role The Procurement & Contracts Specialist will play a key role in managing the full commercial lifecycle across new and existing supplier engagements. This includes running competitive tenders, negotiating commercial terms, reviewing, and marking up...

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the...

Location: Harwell, Quad Two, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Governments and private industry rely on us to create satellite‑based systems that provide trusted, anytime‑anywhere connectivity and positioning—helping care for our planet, manage its resources thoughtfully, and explore our Solar System with curiosity and purpose. We view space as a new horizon for collective progress, shaping a more sustainable life on Earth. As a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space partners with Telespazio through the Space Alliance to deliver a full suite of...

Are you an experienced procurement support professional with experience of procurement, frameworks, and contracts? Do you have further extensive experience of public sector procurement and purchasing? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Procurement Coordinator. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers. The objective of the role will be to support the procurement team in the delivery procurement, new framework agreements, long-term contracts, and dynamic purchasing. Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements....

Senior Buyer Required ASAP Newbury, Berkshire. Up to 50k/Annum As the Senior Buyer, you are responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services required for electro-mechanical manufacturing. Additionally, the role involves guiding sourcing strategy, resolving shortages, managing supplier performance, and ensuring material availability to meet production schedules. What we would like from the Senior Buyer: CIPS Level 3 or working towards accreditation 5 years' experience in procurement within electro-mechanical or defence/aerospace manufacturing Strong understanding of electronic components, machined and fabricated parts, and technical specifications Proficient in ERP/MRP systems Ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs Strong commercial negotiation and supplier-relationship skills Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities across engineering and production Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100 or similar quality...

Are you an experienced procurement support professional with experience of procurement, frameworks, and contracts? Do you have further extensive experience of public sector procurement and purchasing? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Procurement Coordinator. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers. The objective of the role will be to support the procurement team in the delivery procurement, new framework agreements, long-term contracts, and dynamic purchasing. Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements....

Senior Buyer Required ASAP Newbury, Berkshire. Up to 50k/Annum As the Senior Buyer, you are responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services required for electro-mechanical manufacturing. Additionally, the role involves guiding sourcing strategy, resolving shortages, managing supplier performance, and ensuring material availability to meet production schedules. What we would like from the Senior Buyer: CIPS Level 3 or working towards accreditation 5 years' experience in procurement within electro-mechanical or defence/aerospace manufacturing Strong understanding of electronic components, machined and fabricated parts, and technical specifications Proficient in ERP/MRP systems Ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs Strong commercial negotiation and supplier-relationship skills Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities across engineering and production Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100 or similar quality...

Construction Buyer - Projects Division Salary: 45k - 55k plus package Location: Office-based with occasional site and supplier visits Job Type: Permanent About the Company Our client is an established and growing construction and refurbishment contractor delivering projects across the education, healthcare, commercial and public sectors throughout the UK. With projects typically ranging from 100,000 to 2 million, the business has built a strong reputation for quality delivery, strong client relationships, and commercial reliability. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Construction Buyer to support procurement activities across multiple live projects. The Role We are seeking an experienced Construction Buyer to take ownership of procurement across multiple live refurbishment and fit-out projects. This is a key commercial role responsible for securing best value, managing supplier...

Operational Buyer Location: Warwick (Hybrid arrangement) Contract Length: 12-month contract (Possible Extension) Pay Rate: 350 per day Via Umbrella (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We're supporting a leading global organisation within the engineering and manufacturing space who are looking to appoint an Operational Buyer on an initial 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a fast-paced, high-impact procurement role, where you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of procurement operations while also driving improvements across supplier performance, cost, and process efficiency. You'll be joining a complex, global environment where your ability to manage volume, analyse data, and solve problems proactively will be highly valued. Key Responsibilities As Operational Buyer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities across a busy and complex business unit, including: Managing a high-volume procurement...

Procurement Specialist Location: Warwick Contract: 6-month rolling contract Rate: 400 - 480 PAYE (depending on experience) Inside IR35 At Siemens Energy, procurement isn't just about buying parts-it's about shaping the future of energy. We're partnering with Siemens Energy to find a Strategic Procurement Specialist to join their Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Procurement Team. This is a high-impact role where you'll help build a competitive, transparent, and sustainable supply chain that supports the transition to affordable clean energy. Why This Role? This is more than procurement-it's strategy, innovation, and influence on a global scale. You'll work across international teams, lead supplier negotiations, and directly contribute to decarbonisation efforts in power generation. What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of key procurement activities, including: Developing and implementing commodity strategies across regional and non-pooled categories Leading...

Procurement Specialist Location: Warwick Contract: 6-month rolling contract Rate: 400 - 480 PAYE (depending on experience) Inside IR35 At Siemens Energy, procurement isn't just about buying parts-it's about shaping the future of energy. We're partnering with Siemens Energy to find a Strategic Procurement Specialist to join their Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Procurement Team. This is a high-impact role where you'll help build a competitive, transparent, and sustainable supply chain that supports the transition to affordable clean energy. Why This Role? This is more than procurement-it's strategy, innovation, and influence on a global scale. You'll work across international teams, lead supplier negotiations, and directly contribute to decarbonisation efforts in power generation. What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of key procurement activities, including: Developing and implementing commodity strategies across regional and non-pooled categories Leading...

Job Title: Purchasing Manager Location: Rotherham Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum Working Pattern: Full Time (40 hours per week, 8:30am - 5:30pm) Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for procurement? Do you have the skills to manage a significant purchasing portfolio? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our thriving client as their Purchasing Manager! About the Role: In this exciting position, you will oversee a 25 million spend and manage a 7 million inventory. Your mission? To ensure purchasing operations run smoothly and efficiently, while fostering strong relationships with our suppliers and leading a talented team. Key Responsibilities: Team Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate the purchasing team to prioritize tasks and tackle challenges effectively. Supplier Management: Build and maintain robust relationships with suppliers, including travel to UK-based partners and occasional international trips (3-4...