About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Buyer on behalf of one of our clients based in Milton Keynes . This is a permanent opportunity, with an immediate start available for the right individual. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of products and services from approved and new sources of supply. The role will involve identifying the most appropriate sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring suppliers consistently meet expectations around cost, quality, delivery and service . The Buyer will also play a key role in identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, developing new supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement across the supplier base. Key Responsibilities Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers to meet the current and future requirements of the business. Identify potential supply chain risks, prioritise them...

Accounts & Purchasing Administrator Based in Milton Keynes Permanent, Full Time Salary- £30,000 pa - £32,000 pa About the role This role offers the opportunity to work within a small growing team with a global manufacturer. The ability to contribute to a professional, detail-focused team where accuracy, reliability and teamwork are essential to smooth day-to-day operations. A background in accounts payable, purchase ledger and purchasing administration experience who enjoys working with detail, deadlines and supplier information. You will support the day-to-day running of the AP and purchasing functions, including invoice processing, purchase orders, payment runs, supplier reconciliations, pricing reviews and vendor records. Working closely with colleagues and suppliers, you will help ensure accurate processing, timely payments, effective purchasing administration and well-controlled financial records. Key responsibilities Process, code and post...

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...

Senior Procurement Manager - Power & Energy Infrastructure Location: Stevenage, SG1 2ST (Flexible / Hybrid) Rate: Up to 600 per day Start Date: 9 November 2026 Contract End: 12 November 2027 Hours: 40 hours per week We are recruiting an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to support our client on its overhead lines and energy infrastructure programme. This is a long-term contract opportunity to lead strategic sourcing, supply chain engagement and tendering activity, establishing robust framework agreements to support ED3 bids and mobilisation. Key responsibilities: - Lead tendering exercises and establish strategic framework agreements. - Manage supplier engagement, commercial evaluations and contract negotiations. - Compare full subcontract packages against labour-only delivery models. - Work with technical, operational, ESG and legal teams to develop tender-ready documentation. - Assess pricing structures, commercial risks and supplier proposals. - Maintain procurement...

Position: Buyer Salary: 45,000 - 50,000. Location: High Wycombe Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to begin work for a leading manufacturer in High Wycombe. Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Buyer to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the business/factory's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. You will be responsible for: Manage purchasing activities across a small-to-medium batch manufacturing environment Source and procure materials, components and supplies required for production Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and availability Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, lead times and purchasing terms Support the preparation of purchasing quotations and material cost estimates Liaise with Production and Engineering...

Position: Buyer Location: Abingdon Salary: 33,000 - 37,000 per annum Our client is seeking a Buyer to support operational purchasing within its Supply Chain team. This is a hands-on role where accurate ordering, proactive supplier follow-up and reliable SAP data help keep materials available and production moving. The Role: As a Buyer, you will work within the Supply Chain team, dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement. Reporting to the Operational Purchasing Manager, you will manage purchase orders, resolve delivery issues and support informed purchasing decisions through quotation analysis and cost comparisons. The emphasis is on operational procurement rather than direct sourcing. You will also issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), contribute to supplier benchmarking and help identify practical cost-saving opportunities. The role is 39 hours per week, requires no travel and has no direct reports. Main...

Position: Buyer Location: Abingdon Salary: 33,000 - 37,000 per annum Our client is seeking a Buyer to support operational purchasing within its Supply Chain team. This is a hands-on role where accurate ordering, proactive supplier follow-up and reliable SAP data help keep materials available and production moving. The Role: As a Buyer, you will work within the Supply Chain team, dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, cost-effective procurement. Reporting to the Operational Purchasing Manager, you will manage purchase orders, resolve delivery issues and support informed purchasing decisions through quotation analysis and cost comparisons. The emphasis is on operational procurement rather than direct sourcing. You will also issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs), contribute to supplier benchmarking and help identify practical cost-saving opportunities. The role is 39 hours per week, requires no travel and has no direct reports. Main...

Procurement Officer Location: London Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months) Working Pattern: Full Time, 3 days onsite per week Salary: circa 45,000 per annum pro rata Are you an experienced procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment? Do you have a talent for building strong supplier relationships, securing commercial value, and delivering procurement solutions that support organisational success? We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Procurement officer to join a respected international organisation on a six-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting the procurement activities associated with the organisation's new office in Switzerland. Working closely with colleagues across multiple functions and locations, you'll manage the full procurement lifecycle, from sourcing and supplier selection through to contract negotiation, supplier performance management and...

Job Title : Lead Procurement Manager Location: Hybrid / London (predominately remote occasional travel for meetings) Contract Duration : 12 Months Daily Rate : £700/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Experience delivering procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), including familiarity with the Central Digital Platform, new notice types, and associated procedures. Given the recent implementation of PA23, direct experience is not essential but will be explored further at interview. Significant procurement experience using a range of procedures Strong business acumen and ability to show evidence-based decision making Excellent stakeholder management skills Excellent communication (written and oral) and influencing skills Awareness of public sector procurement legislation Relevant commercial experience Key Responsibilities: Leading end to end sourcing activity including pre-procurement activity, Delivery Model Assessment, OBC development,...

Kurt Geiger | About Us We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style. Exciting opportunity to join our existing KGL shoe team to manage and drive trend lead newness into the retail offer of the collection. Responsibilities Product Development & Range Building: To develop customer and market-focused own brand product collections, keeping a keen eye on the market, competition, current and forthcoming fashion trends....

If you love beauty, you're in the right place. As the ultimate curator of over 100 of the most in-demand, highly innovative and boundary-pushing beauty brands, we are the go-to destination for worldwide beauty discovery. Together through our neighbourhood stores, online presence and loyalty scheme, Space NK has built a flourishing community in which to discover beauty. The customer is at the heart of everything we do, and we will always endeavour to offer everything they need to help them explore, experiment, and enjoy our brands. Junior Buyer (skincare) - Head Office Role Overview Working closely with the Senior buyer, the objective of the Junior Buyer is to build, manage and report on the performance of the brand and product offer across Space NK stores and online for the allocated categories. Key Accountabilities: 1) Manage commercial performance of portfolio of brands and products with focus on enhancing performance of customer offer on an ongoing basis...

Job Title: Senior Commercial/Procurement Manager Job Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP - depending on security clearance Salary: DOE Location: Bristol/London Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 2-3 days per week in office/onsite Role Overview and Responsibilities: You can expect to perform some or all the following functions and responsibilities: Procurement and Commercial Strategy. End-to-End Contract Management. Risk and Performance Management. Negotiation and Continuous Improvement. Governance and Compliance, both with internal policy and legal frameworks. Business Analysis and Problem Solving. Role Objectives: Service Excellence: creating and deploying market leading capability, focused on optimising client satisfaction through knowledge, data and insight, and supported by best-in-class methodologies and world class people. Risk and Performance Management: identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure client and business success, and...

Purchasing Engineer / Buyer - Manufacturing Location: Southwark, London Salary: 40,000- 50,000 + Equity + Company Bonus + Benefits Working Hours: Days-Based Additional Benefits: Career Progression, Training and Development About the Company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Engineer / Buyer to join a rapidly growing precision engineering business with an established international presence and expanding UK operations. The company specialises in the manufacture of high-precision components for a range of technically advanced industries, including aerospace, defence and robotics. With manufacturing facilities across multiple continents and significant investment in its UK operations, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking to expand its procurement team with talented individuals who want to contribute to its continued success. The Role As a Purchasing Engineer / Buyer, you will play a key role within a close-knit...

Job Title: Senior Commercial/Procurement Manager Job Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP - depending on security clearance Salary: DOE Location: Bristol/London Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 2-3 days per week in office/onsite Role Overview and Responsibilities: You can expect to perform some or all the following functions and responsibilities: Procurement and Commercial Strategy. End-to-End Contract Management. Risk and Performance Management. Negotiation and Continuous Improvement. Governance and Compliance, both with internal policy and legal frameworks. Business Analysis and Problem Solving. Role Objectives: Service Excellence: creating and deploying market leading capability, focused on optimising client satisfaction through knowledge, data and insight, and supported by best-in-class methodologies and world class people. Risk and Performance Management: identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure client and business success, and...

Purchasing Engineer / Buyer - Manufacturing Location: Southwark, London Salary: 40,000- 50,000 + Equity + Company Bonus + Benefits Working Hours: Days-Based Additional Benefits: Career Progression, Training and Development About the Company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Engineer / Buyer to join a rapidly growing precision engineering business with an established international presence and expanding UK operations. The company specialises in the manufacture of high-precision components for a range of technically advanced industries, including aerospace, defence and robotics. With manufacturing facilities across multiple continents and significant investment in its UK operations, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking to expand its procurement team with talented individuals who want to contribute to its continued success. The Role As a Purchasing Engineer / Buyer, you will play a key role within a close-knit...

Buyer (Subcontract & Materials) Location: Hampton/Sunbury-On-Thames Business Unit: Environment About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK's most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE 250 organisation, we turnover 1.5 billion and employ over 3,500 people across four successful divisions: Building, Infrastructure, Environment and Specialist Services. As one of the UK's leading principal contractors, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects, offering stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. Our Environment Division Our Environment Division delivers critical infrastructure projects that help improve communities, protect natural...

Head of Procurement 80,000 - 90,000 + Benefits London Hybrid Working A leading real estate and industrial business is seeking a commercially minded Head of Procurement to lead the next phase of its procurement transformation journey. Having successfully established a modern procurement function, delivered significant cost savings and embedded strong procurement governance across the organisation, the business is now looking for an experienced procurement professional to build on these foundations and drive the next stage of maturity. This is not a traditional procurement leadership role. The successful individual will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, partnering with senior stakeholders to influence commercial decisions, optimise supplier relationships, manage risk and deliver long-term value across a substantial third-party spend portfolio. The Opportunity Reporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of procurement strategy,...

Procurement Officer / Buyer Take ownership of end-to-end procurement, supplier relationships and commercial negotiations in a varied role combining purchasing, client service, process ownership and target-driven performance. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Coordinator, Procurement Administrator, Purchasing Administrator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Commercial Buyer, Procurement Manager A bonus of up to £6,000 rewards performance against targets.   SALARY: £36,000 to £42,000 per annum with bonus up to £6,000 per annum + Benefits        LOCATION: Hybrid / London (E1) – 3 Days in the Office per week with the remainder working from home. JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent   JOB OVERVIEW This is an opportunity to take ownership of procurement activity while building strong supplier and internal stakeholder relationships. The...

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....

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...