Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a growing engineering SME to recruit a Procurement Coordinator on a permanent basis, based at their offices in Bridgwater. This is a hands-on purchasing role supporting project delivery and day-to-day business operations. You will be responsible for sourcing goods and services, obtaining quotations, raising purchase orders, managing supplier relationships and expediting orders to ensure materials are available when required. The role would suit someone with previous procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience who is highly organised, commercially aware and enjoys working in a busy engineering environment. There is also an opportunity to develop into broader procurement and supply chain responsibilities as the business continues to grow. If you are a Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Administrator, Buyer or Supply Chain professional looking for your next opportunity, submit your CV today. Responsibilities and duties of the...

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,...

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...

About the role Mercedes-Benz of Bristol is currently recruiting for a Dealership Buyer to join their growing team. The Used Car Buyer is responsible for identifying, sourcing, and purchasing high-quality used vehicles in order to meet the dealership's sales objectives, profitability targets, and customer demand. The role requires strong market awareness, commercial judgement, and the ability to build relationships across the motor trade to secure stock at competitive values. About you If you are high achieving Sales Executive, Sales Controller or Business Manager with sound financial and commercial understanding, we would love to hear from you. Ideally, you will have an outstanding work ethic and be able to lead from the front and inspire your colleagues to 'raise the bar' and exceed their full potential whilst driving the finance and add-on performance forward. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with experience of...