Purchasing Assistant / Assistant Buyer Redditch Full-Time, Permanent An established and growing manufacturing organisation is looking for a motivated Purchasing Assistant / Assistant Buyer to join its busy supply chain team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some purchasing or administrative experience to develop their career within procurement and gain exposure to supplier management and buying activities. The Role Supporting the procurement function, you will assist with the day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently and delivered on time. You'll work closely with internal teams and suppliers, helping to maintain smooth operations and strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Raise and update purchase orders in line with business requirements Support the Buyer with supplier communication and relationship management Track orders and proactively follow up on deliveries Assist in resolving...

Purchasing Assistant / Assistant Buyer Redditch Full-Time, Permanent An established and growing manufacturing organisation is looking for a motivated Purchasing Assistant / Assistant Buyer to join its busy supply chain team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some purchasing or administrative experience to develop their career within procurement and gain exposure to supplier management and buying activities. The Role Supporting the procurement function, you will assist with the day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently and delivered on time. You'll work closely with internal teams and suppliers, helping to maintain smooth operations and strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Raise and update purchase orders in line with business requirements Support the Buyer with supplier communication and relationship management Track orders and proactively follow up on deliveries Assist in resolving...

Senior Category Buyer Location: Warwick or Castle Donington (Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site) Day Rate: From 550 (via Umbrella) Duration: 12-Month Initial Contract We're supporting a leading UK energy transmission and infrastructure organisation in the search for a Senior Category Buyer to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement across major infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant, high-value projects, shaping supply chain strategy and driving commercial outcomes across complex, capital-intensive categories. The Role: As a Senior Category Buyer, you will operate at the centre of strategic sourcing activity , working closely with Category Managers and senior stakeholders to deliver end-to-end procurement across critical categories. You will lead sourcing events, develop category strategies, and negotiate complex commercial agreements to secure best value while managing risk. This role sits within a...

Job Advertisement: Senior Operations Buyer Location: Warwick, UK Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Working Pattern: Full Time (37.5 hours/week) Daily Rate: 215 - 265 PAYE / UMB - 290 - 358 Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Our client is seeking a dynamic Senior Operations Buyer to join their team! If you're a proactive problem solver with a passion for procurement and a knack for analysis, we want to hear from you! A Snapshot of Your Day: As a Senior Operations Buyer, you will be at the heart of our procurement activities, ensuring that we meet our business targets efficiently. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Overseeing a diverse supplier portfolio while driving initial part sourcing activities. Negotiating price adjustment requests and resolving invoicing and payment discrepancies. Managing a work queue to ensure timely issuance of Purchase Orders (POs). Collaborating closely with internal...

Job Advertisement: Senior Operations Buyer Location: Warwick, UK Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Working Pattern: Full Time (37.5 hours/week) Daily Rate: 215 - 265 PAYE / UMB - 290 - 358 Are you ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Our client is seeking a dynamic Senior Operations Buyer to join their team! If you're a proactive problem solver with a passion for procurement and a knack for analysis, we want to hear from you! A Snapshot of Your Day: As a Senior Operations Buyer, you will be at the heart of our procurement activities, ensuring that we meet our business targets efficiently. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Overseeing a diverse supplier portfolio while driving initial part sourcing activities. Negotiating price adjustment requests and resolving invoicing and payment discrepancies. Managing a work queue to ensure timely issuance of Purchase Orders (POs). Collaborating closely with internal...

Senior Category Buyer Location: Warwick or Castle Donington (Hybrid - 1 day per week on-site) Day Rate: From 550 (via Umbrella) Duration: 12-Month Initial Contract We're supporting a leading UK energy transmission and infrastructure organisation in the search for a Senior Category Buyer to play a key role in delivering strategic procurement across major infrastructure programmes. This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant, high-value projects, shaping supply chain strategy and driving commercial outcomes across complex, capital-intensive categories. The Role: As a Senior Category Buyer, you will operate at the centre of strategic sourcing activity , working closely with Category Managers and senior stakeholders to deliver end-to-end procurement across critical categories. You will lead sourcing events, develop category strategies, and negotiate complex commercial agreements to secure best value while managing risk. This role sits within a...

Bristol As a Senior Procurement Manager for the Project Procurement team (P-PROC) you will partner our suppliers and enable MBDA to provide world-leading defence capabilities for our Home Nations and their Allies Salary : Circa £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 1-2 days per week on-site due to workload classification, plus travel between sites Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who...

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...

Indirect Buyer Abingdon 6-month contract £26 per hour PAYE or £33 Umbrella: A specialist high-tech manufacturer based in the Abingdon area is looking to recruit a temporary Indirect Buyer on a 6-month contract which could go temp to perm . Our client is global manufacturer and as they go through an exciting period of change, they are looking for an Indirect Buyer with Services and Utilities experience, to help them review, collate and document all of their current spends and help implement a way of tracking the spend and renewal dates for contracts. The successful Indirect Buyer Educated to or performing at graduate calibre, or demonstrable track record of success in a purchasing environment (3+ years experience) In process of gaining CIPS qualifications preferable Experience working in a similar Indirect Buying role Competent at handling supplier contracts, MRP, negotiation and supplier relationship management Able to efficiently manage competing priorities...

Indirect Buyer Abingdon 6-month contract £26 per hour PAYE or £33 Umbrella: A specialist high-tech manufacturer based in the Abingdon area is looking to recruit a temporary Indirect Buyer on a 6-month contract which could go temp to perm . Our client is global manufacturer and as they go through an exciting period of change, they are looking for an Indirect Buyer with Services and Utilities experience, to help them review, collate and document all of their current spends and help implement a way of tracking the spend and renewal dates for contracts. The successful Indirect Buyer Educated to or performing at graduate calibre, or demonstrable track record of success in a purchasing environment (3+ years experience) In process of gaining CIPS qualifications preferable Experience working in a similar Indirect Buying role Competent at handling supplier contracts, MRP, negotiation and supplier relationship management Able to efficiently manage competing priorities...

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...

From suppliers to stock to strategy; as our Senior Buyer, you'll do it all in a role with real autonomy and opportunity. Join a leading manufacturer with worldwide reach in an office-based role in Daventry, and take control of purchasing, strengthen supplier performance, and develop your career while making a tangible commercial impact. BASIC SALARY: £35,000 - £45,000 BENEFITS: 21 days annual leave Incentive based time off Pension Your birthday off LOCATION: This is an office based role based in Daventry COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Coventry, Brackley, Rugby, Towcester JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Buyer We're looking for a commercially driven Senior Buyer to take full ownership of the resale purchasing function; managing suppliers, negotiating terms, and working closely with our sales team to drive margin and improve availability. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this is a brand-new role, created as a result of growth, offering the...

From suppliers to stock to strategy; as our Senior Buyer, you'll do it all in a role with real autonomy and opportunity. Join a leading manufacturer with worldwide reach in an office-based role in Daventry, and take control of purchasing, strengthen supplier performance, and develop your career while making a tangible commercial impact. BASIC SALARY: £35,000 - £45,000 BENEFITS: 21 days annual leave Incentive based time off Pension Your birthday off LOCATION: This is an office based role based in Daventry COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Coventry, Brackley, Rugby, Towcester JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Buyer We're looking for a commercially driven Senior Buyer to take full ownership of the resale purchasing function; managing suppliers, negotiating terms, and working closely with our sales team to drive margin and improve availability. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this is a brand-new role, created as a result of growth, offering the...

Category Buyer - Central Birmingham Hybrid) - 28,000- 35,000 I'm seeking a Category buyer for a fast-growing, digitally driven IT solutions business. You will own and develop a defined technology product category through a platform-led, data-driven approach. This role blends traditional category management with modern digital buying behaviours. You'll work closely with sales, marketing and product data teams, as well as vendors and distributors, to improve category performance, visibility and profitability. Duties of the Category Buyer: Owning and growing a technology product category through digital channels Managing vendor and distributor relationships, including commercial negotiations Driving pricing, promotions and rebate activity to maximise margin Ensuring product content, pricing and availability are accurate and competitive Acting as the internal expert for your category, supporting sales and key customers Analysing buying trends and market data to identify...

Introduction - Procurement Buyer We are looking for a Procurement Buyer to support a large-scale operation that supply leading retailers and food service brands. This role plays a key part in driving value and efficiency across indirect procurement. Role Overview: Location: Birmingham Hours: Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home) - Monday to Friday, 9-5 with flexibility to manage your own schedule Package: Up to £45,000 pa DOE + Car allowance Industry: Food Manufacturing / Procurement What You'll Be Doing: Supporting procurement activity across indirect categories including IT, HR, and factory services Assisting in the preparation and delivery of tenders, RFIs, and RFQs Building and managing supplier relationships, including sourcing new partners Supporting negotiations to drive cost savings and value Helping implement supplier agreements and category strategies Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement objectives are...

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are...

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. Job description - the role AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are...

Buyer - Civil Engineering / Aggregates My client is a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor based in Birmingham, delivering high-quality infrastructure and groundworks projects across the Midlands. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to recruit an experienced Buyer to join their commercial/procurement team. The Role As a Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing aggregates, materials, and plant to support multiple live projects, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery. The role also involves coordinating waste disposal routes and logistics in line with environmental and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Procuring materials in line with project requirements and programmes Sourcing and managing aggregates, waste disposal solutions, and supply chain activities Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and key stakeholders Negotiating prices, terms,...

From suppliers to stock to strategy; as our Senior Buyer, you'll do it all in a role with real autonomy and opportunity. Join a leading manufacturer with worldwide reach in an office-based role in Daventry, and take control of purchasing, strengthen supplier performance, and develop your career while making a tangible commercial impact. BASIC SALARY: £35,000 - £45,000 BENEFITS: 21 days annual leave Incentive based time off Pension Your birthday off LOCATION: This is an office based role based in Daventry COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Coventry, Brackley, Rugby, Towcester JOB DESCRIPTION: Senior Buyer We're looking for a commercially driven Senior Buyer to take full ownership of the resale purchasing function; managing suppliers, negotiating terms, and working closely with our sales team to drive margin and improve availability. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this is a brand-new role, created as a result of growth, offering the...