Senior Procurement Manager - Power & Energy Infrastructure Location: Newport, Wales (Flexible / Hybrid) Rate: Up to 600 per day Start Date: 9 November 2026 Contract End: 9 April 2027 Working Pattern: 5 days per week We are recruiting a hands-on Senior Procurement Manager to support our client in rapidly developing and embedding its procurement function across pre-construction and project delivery. This contract will focus on establishing an approved supply chain, implementing a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and putting practical procurement processes in place to improve commercial control and build strategic supplier partnerships. Key responsibilities: - Establish and implement an approved supply chain and Preferred Supplier List (PSL). - Introduce practical procurement tools, processes and governance. - Identify priority suppliers and develop strategic supply chain partnerships. - Establish framework agreements and call-off mechanisms where appropriate. - Implement supplier...

Job Tittle: IT Sourcing Manager / IT Procurement Manager Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Belfast, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds, London or Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office at any location Contract: Initial 6 months Day rate: Circa 682 per day (Inside IR35) or Annual Salary: Circa 70,929 - 101,000 About the role We are seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Manager / IT Procurement Manager to join the IT sourcing function of a leading UK banking organisation on an initial six-month contract. This role will focus primarily on software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sourcing, enterprise software licensing, contract renewals and commercial negotiations. You will take ownership of end-to-end sourcing activities, working closely with technology and business stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier engagement and deliver commercially sound outcomes. Candidate will be comfortable with IT Lead and support...

Job Title: Procurement Specialist Job Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP - depending on security clearance Salary: DOE Location: Bristol, UK Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 2-3 days per week in office/onsite Job Description You can expect to perform some or all the following functions and responsibilities: Providing specialist procurement strategy, advice, and guidance to clients. Identifying, sourcing, and acquiring goods and / or services, ensuring that procurement activities adhere to relevant Public Sector and regulatory requirements. Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project objectives and client policies. Preparing and developing tender packs and delivering a tendering process, working in a strategic procurement environment. Negotiating, supporting, developing, drafting, and awarding contracts (and contract changes) either individually or as part of a team. Managing strategic supplier relationships. Collaborating with...

Job Title: Commercial/Procurement Officer Job Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP - depending on security clearance Salary: DOE Location: Bristol, UK Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 2-3 days per week in office/onsite What You'll Do Develop procurement and commercial documentation (e.g. strategy, tender documents etc.), leading where appropriate. Manage contracts end to end Manage supplier performance Identify and mitigate risks Support tendering and negotiation activity Ensure governance and compliance What You Will Bring Experience in procurement or contract management Some experience of managing risks and supplier performance Understanding of project/programme management Strong commercial judgement Qualifications Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of relevant experience. This may include being part way through the...

Job Title: Procurement Specialist Job Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP - depending on security clearance Salary: DOE Location: Bristol, UK Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 2-3 days per week in office/onsite Job Description You can expect to perform some or all the following functions and responsibilities: Providing specialist procurement strategy, advice, and guidance to clients. Identifying, sourcing, and acquiring goods and / or services, ensuring that procurement activities adhere to relevant Public Sector and regulatory requirements. Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project objectives and client policies. Preparing and developing tender packs and delivering a tendering process, working in a strategic procurement environment. Negotiating, supporting, developing, drafting, and awarding contracts (and contract changes) either individually or as part of a team. Managing strategic supplier relationships. Collaborating with...

Job Title: Commercial/Procurement Officer Job Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP - depending on security clearance Salary: DOE Location: Bristol, UK Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 2-3 days per week in office/onsite What You'll Do Develop procurement and commercial documentation (e.g. strategy, tender documents etc.), leading where appropriate. Manage contracts end to end Manage supplier performance Identify and mitigate risks Support tendering and negotiation activity Ensure governance and compliance What You Will Bring Experience in procurement or contract management Some experience of managing risks and supplier performance Understanding of project/programme management Strong commercial judgement Qualifications Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of relevant experience. This may include being part way through the...

Job Tittle: IT Sourcing Manager / IT Procurement Manager Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Chester, Belfast, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds, London or Manchester Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office at any location Contract: Initial 6 months Day rate: Circa £682 per day (Inside IR35) or Annual Salary: Circa £70,929 - £101,000 About the role We are seeking an experienced IT Sourcing Manager / IT Procurement Manager to join the IT sourcing function of a leading UK banking organisation on an initial six-month contract. This role will focus primarily on software and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sourcing, enterprise software licensing, contract renewals and commercial negotiations. You will take ownership of end-to-end sourcing activities, working closely with technology and business stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier engagement and deliver commercially sound outcomes. Candidate will be comfortable with IT Lead and...

Role : Senior Buyer Contract Length : March 2028 Location : Swindon - Hybrid (3 days/week on site) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550day (Umbrella) Essential: Proven procurement experience, preferably within a public sector environment. Strong understanding of procurement processes and relevant commercial and contractual principles. Knowledge of commercial and contractual terms and conditions relevant to procurement activity. Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to analyse information, interpret requirements and develop procurement strategies appropriate to the sourcing activity. Experience supporting or delivering procurement activities from strategy through to contract award. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Desirable: Membership of a recognised professional procurement or commercial body (e.g. CIPS or equivalent). Experience supporting complex procurement within regulated environments. Knowledge of...

Location: Templecombe, 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. 2027 Procurement Apprentice – Level 3 Business Admin and Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship   Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)   Transform your curiosity into a rewarding career. If you’re passionate about procurement and supply chain, interested in developing skills in negotiation and supplier relationship management, and eager...

Location: Templecombe, 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. 2027 Procurement Apprentice - Level 3 Business Admin and Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Transform your curiosity into a rewarding career. If you're passionate about procurement and supply chain, interested in developing skills in negotiation and supplier relationship management, and eager to learn,...

Location: Templecombe, 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. 2027 Procurement Apprentice - Level 3 Business Admin and Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Transform your curiosity into a rewarding career. If you're passionate about procurement and supply chain, interested in developing skills in negotiation and supplier relationship management, and eager to learn,...