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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...

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:...

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:...

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....

Procurement Officer Bootle, Merseyside Monday to Friday 28,000 to 30,000 DOE Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Holidays & Development Opportunities This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Officer to join a well-established manufacturer. Working within a busy supply chain function, you will be responsible for purchasing raw materials and finished goods, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring stock availability to support production requirements. Role Description Manage purchasing activities to support manufacturing operations Analyse MRP demand and raise purchase orders Build and maintain strong supplier relationships Negotiate pricing, lead times and service agreements Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply issues Maintain accurate purchasing, stock and supplier records Manage imports and coordinate delivery schedules Support inventory control and stock accuracy initiatives Drive continuous improvement...

Purchasing Officer Bootle, Merseyside Monday to Friday 28,000 to 30,000 DOE Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Holidays & Development Opportunities This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchasing Officer to join a well-established manufacturer. Working within a busy supply chain function, you will be responsible for purchasing raw materials and finished goods, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring stock availability to support production requirements. Role Description Manage purchasing activities to support manufacturing operations Analyse MRP demand and raise purchase orders Build and maintain strong supplier relationships Negotiate pricing, lead times and service agreements Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply issues Maintain accurate purchasing, stock and supplier records Manage imports and coordinate delivery schedules Support inventory control and stock accuracy initiatives Drive continuous improvement...

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...

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...

We are recruiting a highly skilled Buyer to work within a Supply Chain team for a business based in Kingswinford. If you are ambitious and want to progress, we would love to hear from you! The main objective of the position will be to ensure stock levels meet agreed stock turn targets to maximise ROI and to ensure that stock availability is maintained to cover forecast sales. The main duties of the role will be: Develop and implement procurement strategies that drive cost savings and improve supply chain efficiency for key commodities. Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for commodity procurement. Manage supplier relationships, monitoring performance and addressing any issues to maintain high standards of quality and service. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast demand and align procurement activities with business needs. Continuously assess and optimize sourcing strategies to enhance supplier diversity and...

We are recruiting a highly skilled Buyer to work within a Supply Chain team for a business based in Kingswinford. If you are ambitious and want to progress, we would love to hear from you! The main objective of the position will be to ensure stock levels meet agreed stock turn targets to maximise ROI and to ensure that stock availability is maintained to cover forecast sales. The main duties of the role will be: Develop and implement procurement strategies that drive cost savings and improve supply chain efficiency for key commodities. Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for commodity procurement. Manage supplier relationships, monitoring performance and addressing any issues to maintain high standards of quality and service. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast demand and align procurement activities with business needs. Continuously assess and optimize sourcing strategies to enhance supplier diversity and...

Associate Buyer 6-Month Contract 350 per day via Umbrella Inside IR35 Hybrid (Warwick, 2 days per week) We are supporting a major UK infrastructure and regulated-utilities organisation in the recruitment of an Associate Buyer to join their procurement team on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with early to mid-level experience to gain exposure to a complex, highly regulated environment whilst working alongside experienced procurement and commercial professionals. What You'll Be Doing As an Associate Buyer, you'll support the delivery of procurement activity across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend and business projects. Supporting procurement and sourcing activities across multiple projects Preparing procurement approval documentation and governance packs Working closely with project managers and internal stakeholders to gather requirements Supporting procurement processes from initiation through to...

Senior Commercial Buyer - Infrastructure Project Rate - 500- 600 per day (umbrella) Location - Warwick or Wokingham (hybrid with 3 days onsite per week) Contract - 6 months Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Commercial Buyer to support a major infrastructure programme on a fixed-term contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a delivery-focused professional looking to make a significant impact in the infrastructure sector. Role Overview: As a Senior Commercial Buyer, you will be at the forefront of coordinating procurement activities, ensuring seamless communication between programme delivery teams and the procurement function. Your hands-on approach will help maintain alignment between project requirements and procurement delivery while supporting the execution of the agreed commercial strategy. Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary interface between programme delivery teams and the procurement function. Develop and support...