IT Procurement and Contracts Manager Contracts Management, Project Support, Procurement, Public Sector,Customer Service IT Procurement and Contracts Manager - About the role: Are you a Contracts Manager knowledgeable in Procurement preferably, with a background working in the Public Sector looking for a new challenge? Do you have an eye for detail and comfortable working with a variety of clients and internal stakeholders and able to take the lead on managing a contract pipeline? If so, read on The IT Procurement and Contracts Manager will work in the Digital & Technology department working closely with the internal Procurement team to ensure compliance with UK Public Sector procurement regulations. You will manage in excess of 100 contracts ( large & small) ensuring delivery within regulatory and wider statutory obligations and manage the end-to-end procurement of contracts In addition you will ensure best value and budget maximisation are achieved, and...

Buyer / Procurement Officer Join a growing, profitable manufacturer in a varied purchasing role where you can help strengthen supply continuity, supplier performance and procurement efficiency while working closely with the Purchasing Manager and teams across the business. This role is officially known as a Buyer. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Purchasing Officer, Procurement Specialist, Purchaser, Sourcing Buyer, Purchasing Coordinator, Procurement Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Purchasing Specialist The benefits package includes a company incentive scheme, a salary sacrifice pension with 7.5% employer contributions, Westfield Health Scheme membership, flexi-time and free on-site parking.   SALARY: Competitive (depending on experience and qualifications) + Benefits LOCATION: Hope Valley, Derbyshire JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per...

Assistant Buyer Location: Leicester Working Hours: Flexible (9am - 5.30pm or 8am - 4.30pm) with an early Friday finish Job Type: Full-time We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Buyer to join our team. The Assistant Buyer will play a vital role in supporting the procurement process by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities as the Assistant Buyer Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner. Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, negotiate terms, and address any discrepancies. Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet organisational needs. Vendor Relationship: Cultivate positive...

Assistant Buyer Location: Leicester Working Hours: Flexible (9am - 5.30pm or 8am - 4.30pm) with an early Friday finish Job Type: Full-time We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Buyer to join our team. The Assistant Buyer will play a vital role in supporting the procurement process by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities as the Assistant Buyer Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner. Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, negotiate terms, and address any discrepancies. Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet organisational needs. Vendor Relationship: Cultivate positive...

Purchasing Assistant Location: Leicester - LE2 - with parking Working Hours: Flexible (9am - 5.30pm or 8am - 4.30pm) with an early Friday finish Job Type: Full-time We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Assistant to join our team. The Purchasing Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the procurement process by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities as the Purchasing Assistant Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner. Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, negotiate terms, and address any discrepancies. Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet organisational needs. Vendor...

Purchasing Assistant Location: Leicester - LE2 - with parking Working Hours: Flexible (9am - 5.30pm or 8am - 4.30pm) with an early Friday finish Job Type: Full-time We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Assistant to join our team. The Purchasing Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the procurement process by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities as the Purchasing Assistant Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner. Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, negotiate terms, and address any discrepancies. Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet organisational needs. Vendor...

Assistant Buyer Location: Leicester - LE2 - with parking Working Hours: Flexible (9am - 5.30pm or 8am - 4.30pm) with an early Friday finish Job Type: Full-time We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Buyer to join our team. The Assistant Buyer will play a vital role in supporting the procurement process by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities as the Assistant Buyer Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner. Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, negotiate terms, and address any discrepancies. Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet organisational needs. Vendor Relationship:...

Assistant Buyer Location: Leicester - LE2 - with parking Working Hours: Flexible (9am - 5.30pm or 8am - 4.30pm) with an early Friday finish Job Type: Full-time We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Buyer to join our team. The Assistant Buyer will play a vital role in supporting the procurement process by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities as the Assistant Buyer Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner. Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, negotiate terms, and address any discrepancies. Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet organisational needs. Vendor Relationship:...

Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week) Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a real impact within a dynamic social housing organisation? Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) is looking for a Procurement Coordinator to join our Finance & Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a professional, compliant and value-driven procurement service that supports our customers, communities and colleagues across the organisation. About the Role As Procurement Coordinator, you will support the delivery of RBH's procurement strategy by managing procurement exercises from inception through to contract award, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation and organisational policies while delivering value for money. You will work closely with colleagues across the business, providing expert procurement advice, guidance and support on a wide range of projects and contracts, supporting colleagues to...

Junior Buyer Training to Become a Buyer / Estimator Location: Stoke-on-Trent Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Pattern: Fully On-Site Ready to build your career in purchasing? Looking to develop your buying experience and learn new skills? This is an exciting opportunity to join our client's team in Stoke-on-Trent, with the chance to progress into a Buyer / Estimator role. We're looking for a proactive, organised individual with some purchasing experience who enjoys working with suppliers, solving problems and learning how things work. You don't need estimating experience - just a positive attitude, attention to detail and a willingness to learn! What You'll Be Doing Supporting purchasing activities, sourcing components and obtaining competitive supplier quotations. Building supplier relationships and monitoring prices, lead times and deliveries. Managing purchase orders and maintaining accurate supplier information. Learning to interpret technical...

Buyer - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Location: Walsall, West Midlands Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We're looking for a motivated Buyer to join an established civil engineering and infrastructure business, supporting projects across water, transport, energy and the built environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with procurement experience in construction or engineering to develop their career within a busy, commercially focused team. Key Responsibilities Source and procure construction materials, plant and related services. Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, negotiating competitive prices and delivery terms. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, site teams and internal stakeholders. Ensure materials and services are delivered in line with project programmes, budgets and quality requirements. Monitor procurement costs, maintain accurate purchasing records and support commercial reporting....

Buyer (Expediting & ERP) Location: Coventry Job Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive The Opportunity An established and growing engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Buyer to join its supply chain team in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive procurement professional to take ownership of supplier relationships, drive order fulfillment, and play a pivotal role in supporting ongoing manufacturing operations. The Role Working within a fast-paced environment, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services. A core focus of this position will be proactive order expediting, chasing up outstanding deliveries, and managing inventory flow using the internal ERP system to prevent any supply chain bottlenecks. Key Responsibilities Raise and manage purchase orders efficiently in line with live business requirements....

Buyer - Construction & Civil Engineering Location: Walsall, West Midlands (WS1) Salary: 35,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Hours: 40 hours per week The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor based in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer with experience in construction, civil engineering, utilities, water infrastructure or engineering procurement to join an established business delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. Working closely with site teams, commercial departments and suppliers, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing construction materials, plant equipment and associated services, ensuring projects receive the right materials at the right time and at competitive prices. The position offers long-term job security, a strong benefits package and genuine opportunities for career progression. Key Responsibilities...

Buyer - Construction & Civil Engineering Location: Walsall, West Midlands (WS1) Salary: 35,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Hours: 40 hours per week The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor based in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer with experience in construction, civil engineering, utilities, water infrastructure or engineering procurement to join an established business delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. Working closely with site teams, commercial departments and suppliers, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing construction materials, plant equipment and associated services, ensuring projects receive the right materials at the right time and at competitive prices. The position offers long-term job security, a strong benefits package and genuine opportunities for career progression. Key Responsibilities...

Customer Service, Transport & Purchasing Administrator Location: Tyseley, Birmingham Salary: 28,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Paid break: 10:00-10:30 Lunch: 13:00-14:00) Our client, a dynamic organisation in the Manufacturing & Production sector, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Customer Service, Transport & Purchasing Administrator to join their team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Deliver excellent customer service, handling enquiries by phone and email. Support customers with order, delivery, pricing and invoice queries. Raise and process purchase orders, track deliveries and liaise with suppliers. Maintain stock records, carry out stock counts and investigate discrepancies. Coordinate courier bookings, transport administration and delivery queries. Resolve invoice and pricing issues quickly and...

Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a reputable groundworks and civil engineering contractor in the West Midlands. About the Company: Founded in the West Midlands, the company have built a strong reputation as the groundworks partner of choice for clients across the UK. The growth of the business has been driven by it's core values: safety first, high-quality delivery, value for money, and deep industry expertise. Thanks to a loyal and expanding client base, they have developed the scale and capability to serve major housebuilders and developers nationwide. Key Responsibilities: Build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place orders Managing the day-to-day project procurement of materials Liaising with the on-site teams to source the most cost-effective materials, of the highest quality Monitoring the performance, quality, prices and development of suppliers Ensuring health and...

Who we are GlobalData operates an intelligence platform that empowers leaders to act decisively in a world of complexity and change. By uniting proprietary data, human expertise, and purpose-built AI into a single, connected platform, we help organisations see what s coming, move faster, and lead with confidence. Our solutions are used by over 5,000 organisations across the world s largest industries, delivering tailored intelligence that supports strategic planning, innovation, risk management, and sustainable growth. Why join GlobalData? GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey, and we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision to deliver intelligence that transforms uncertainty into opportunity for the world s most successful organisations.? Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast-paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. Working together in an intellectually challenging environment, where learning...

Senior Buyer Womenswear Essentials - 12 month Fixed Term Contract As a Senior Buyer within Essentials, you'll lead the end-to-end commercial and product strategy for a key growth category within TU Clothing. You'll translate category strategy into a compelling, customer-led product proposition, ensuring ranges are relevant, profitable and aligned to brand and business objectives. This is a senior buying role with accountability for shaping and delivering ranges at scale, driving performance across sales, margin, stock, availability and customer satisfaction. Working in close partnership with Design and Merchandising, you'll lead sourcing, buying and trading strategies that balance creativity, commerciality and pace to market. What you'll do You'll define and deliver the category strategy for Essentials, owning range architecture, selection, sourcing routes and in-season trading performance across all channels. Using strong customer, market and data insight, you'll lead...

Senior Buyer - 15 Month FTC Exclusive Opportunity Manufacturing 15 Month FTC with potential extension/perm Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience - £50k+ Hours: 37.5 hours per week (role can be compressed to 4 days per week Monday to Thursday) Hybrid working available - 3 days office, 1/2 days home Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be exclusively representing a leading manufacturing organisation in the appointment of a Senior Buyer for a FTC role. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of key categories, develop strategic supplier relationships and deliver measurable commercial and operational improvements within a busy manufacturing environment. You will report into an experienced Head of Procurement & Supply-chain and be responsible for key categories within the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting supply continuity, supplier...

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a motivated and skilled Strategic Buyer to join their dynamic team in Leighton Buzzard. This role presents an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact within a fast-paced environment. Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months Location: Leighton Buzzard Pay Rate: 23.00 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week Hybrid - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on site Key Responsibilities: As a Strategic Buyer, you will play a crucial role in sourcing parts, managing costs, and selecting suppliers based on an established commodity strategy. Your tasks will include: Processing Request for Quotations (RFQs) and cost data for production and development galleys, addressing pricing disputes and Purchase Price Variant (PPV). Leading and managing minimal risk work transfers while supporting the execution of gated work transfers. Collaborating with tactical counterparts and commodity...