Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the...

Senior Buyer Required ASAP Newbury, Berkshire. Up to 50k/Annum As the Senior Buyer, you are responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services required for electro-mechanical manufacturing. Additionally, the role involves guiding sourcing strategy, resolving shortages, managing supplier performance, and ensuring material availability to meet production schedules. What we would like from the Senior Buyer: CIPS Level 3 or working towards accreditation 5 years' experience in procurement within electro-mechanical or defence/aerospace manufacturing Strong understanding of electronic components, machined and fabricated parts, and technical specifications Proficient in ERP/MRP systems Ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs Strong commercial negotiation and supplier-relationship skills Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities across engineering and production Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100 or similar quality...

Senior Buyer Required ASAP Newbury, Berkshire. Up to 50k/Annum As the Senior Buyer, you are responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring materials, components, and services required for electro-mechanical manufacturing. Additionally, the role involves guiding sourcing strategy, resolving shortages, managing supplier performance, and ensuring material availability to meet production schedules. What we would like from the Senior Buyer: CIPS Level 3 or working towards accreditation 5 years' experience in procurement within electro-mechanical or defence/aerospace manufacturing Strong understanding of electronic components, machined and fabricated parts, and technical specifications Proficient in ERP/MRP systems Ability to read engineering drawings and BOMs Strong commercial negotiation and supplier-relationship skills Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities across engineering and production Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100 or similar quality...

Operational Buyer Location: Warwick (Hybrid arrangement) Contract Length: 12-month contract (Possible Extension) Pay Rate: 350 per day Via Umbrella (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We're supporting a leading global organisation within the engineering and manufacturing space who are looking to appoint an Operational Buyer on an initial 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a fast-paced, high-impact procurement role, where you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of procurement operations while also driving improvements across supplier performance, cost, and process efficiency. You'll be joining a complex, global environment where your ability to manage volume, analyse data, and solve problems proactively will be highly valued. Key Responsibilities As Operational Buyer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities across a busy and complex business unit, including: Managing a high-volume procurement...

Procurement Specialist Location: Warwick Contract: 6-month rolling contract Rate: 400 - 480 PAYE (depending on experience) Inside IR35 At Siemens Energy, procurement isn't just about buying parts-it's about shaping the future of energy. We're partnering with Siemens Energy to find a Strategic Procurement Specialist to join their Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Procurement Team. This is a high-impact role where you'll help build a competitive, transparent, and sustainable supply chain that supports the transition to affordable clean energy. Why This Role? This is more than procurement-it's strategy, innovation, and influence on a global scale. You'll work across international teams, lead supplier negotiations, and directly contribute to decarbonisation efforts in power generation. What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of key procurement activities, including: Developing and implementing commodity strategies across regional and non-pooled categories Leading...

Procurement Specialist Location: Warwick Contract: 6-month rolling contract Rate: 400 - 480 PAYE (depending on experience) Inside IR35 At Siemens Energy, procurement isn't just about buying parts-it's about shaping the future of energy. We're partnering with Siemens Energy to find a Strategic Procurement Specialist to join their Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Procurement Team. This is a high-impact role where you'll help build a competitive, transparent, and sustainable supply chain that supports the transition to affordable clean energy. Why This Role? This is more than procurement-it's strategy, innovation, and influence on a global scale. You'll work across international teams, lead supplier negotiations, and directly contribute to decarbonisation efforts in power generation. What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of key procurement activities, including: Developing and implementing commodity strategies across regional and non-pooled categories Leading...

Buyer Stoke on Trent Permanent Full-Time An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded Buyer to join a growing and innovative UK manufacturing business operating within a highly regulated industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive procurement professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You'll play a key role in supporting purchasing and supply chain activity across the full product lifecycle, from new product introduction (NPI) through to production and end-of-life management. Working closely with suppliers and internal teams, you'll help drive supply chain performance, improve processes, support cost-saving initiatives, and ensure materials are delivered efficiently to meet operational demands. We're looking for someone who is engaged, inquisitive, collaborative, and ready to become an important part of a high-performing team culture. The Role Key responsibilities will...

Purchasing Lead Working pattern: Hybrid (up to 2 days remote per week) About the Role We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Manager to take responsibility for procurement activity at a busy manufacturing site. This is a standalone role, offering a high level of ownership over local purchasing operations while working closely with wider supply chain and operational teams. You will play a key role in ensuring materials and services are sourced effectively, supplier performance is managed, and production requirements are supported without disruption. The role also contributes to broader initiatives around cost efficiency, supply continuity, and process improvement. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day purchasing activity for the site in alignment with wider procurement frameworks Work closely with production, logistics, and operational teams to forecast and fulfil material needs Source suppliers from approved networks and manage purchasing within agreed...

Temporary Purchasing Assistant Ipswich Temporary - possibly permanent 15 / 29,000- 30,000 Immediate start We're working with a fantastic manufacturing business who are looking for a Temporary Purchasing Assistant to jump in and make an immediate impact. If you've got experience in purchasing, supply chain or administration within a fast-paced environment, this could be a great opportunity to build your skills, gain exposure to a busy procurement team, and make a real difference to production operations. What youll be doing: Raising and processing purchase orders for materials, components and supplies Sourcing and comparing supplier quotes to get the best value Monitoring stock requirements in line with production schedules Chasing deliveries and keeping everything on track Supporting the wider team by resolving supply or invoice issues quickly Keeping ERP systems updated with accurate, up-to-date information Supporting stock control and supplier...

Purchasing Lead Working pattern: Hybrid (up to 2 days remote per week) About the Role We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Manager to take responsibility for procurement activity at a busy manufacturing site. This is a standalone role, offering a high level of ownership over local purchasing operations while working closely with wider supply chain and operational teams. You will play a key role in ensuring materials and services are sourced effectively, supplier performance is managed, and production requirements are supported without disruption. The role also contributes to broader initiatives around cost efficiency, supply continuity, and process improvement. Key Responsibilities Manage day-to-day purchasing activity for the site in alignment with wider procurement frameworks Work closely with production, logistics, and operational teams to forecast and fulfil material needs Source suppliers from approved networks and manage purchasing within agreed...

Temporary Purchasing Assistant Ipswich Temporary - possibly permanent 15 / 29,000- 30,000 Immediate start We're working with a fantastic manufacturing business who are looking for a Temporary Purchasing Assistant to jump in and make an immediate impact. If you've got experience in purchasing, supply chain or administration within a fast-paced environment, this could be a great opportunity to build your skills, gain exposure to a busy procurement team, and make a real difference to production operations. What youll be doing: Raising and processing purchase orders for materials, components and supplies Sourcing and comparing supplier quotes to get the best value Monitoring stock requirements in line with production schedules Chasing deliveries and keeping everything on track Supporting the wider team by resolving supply or invoice issues quickly Keeping ERP systems updated with accurate, up-to-date information Supporting stock control and supplier...

Procurement & Costing Coordinator We are working with a global manufacturing organisation in the Ramsgate area who are looking to employ an Estimator/Buyer to support with the purchasing of materials, create costings based on sales requirements and to provide administrative support to the operations team. The role Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotations Raising of POs, and PRs Generation of RFIs and RFQs. Creation of manufacturing estimates for Sales and Engineering Assist with supplier selection. Work with Quality on vendor performance. Resolution of invoice queries. New suppliers liaison - pricing, delivery and capability. Preparation of purchasing Reports. Analysis of quotations and preparation of comparative analysis. Supplier performance monitoring data preparation. Order progression. Import clearance. About you Must possess sound Commercial awareness Experience within an Engineering Procurement environment. Knowledge of engineering...

Procurement & Costing Coordinator We are working with a global manufacturing organisation in the Ramsgate area who are looking to employ an Estimator/Buyer to support with the purchasing of materials, create costings based on sales requirements and to provide administrative support to the operations team. The role Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotations Raising of POs, and PRs Generation of RFIs and RFQs. Creation of manufacturing estimates for Sales and Engineering Assist with supplier selection. Work with Quality on vendor performance. Resolution of invoice queries. New suppliers liaison - pricing, delivery and capability. Preparation of purchasing Reports. Analysis of quotations and preparation of comparative analysis. Supplier performance monitoring data preparation. Order progression. Import clearance. About you Must possess sound Commercial awareness Experience within an Engineering Procurement environment. Knowledge of engineering...

Category Buyer - Central Birmingham Hybrid) - 28,000- 35,000 I'm seeking a Category buyer for a fast-growing, digitally driven IT solutions business. You will own and develop a defined technology product category through a platform-led, data-driven approach. This role blends traditional category management with modern digital buying behaviours. You'll work closely with sales, marketing and product data teams, as well as vendors and distributors, to improve category performance, visibility and profitability. Duties of the Category Buyer: Owning and growing a technology product category through digital channels Managing vendor and distributor relationships, including commercial negotiations Driving pricing, promotions and rebate activity to maximise margin Ensuring product content, pricing and availability are accurate and competitive Acting as the internal expert for your category, supporting sales and key customers Analysing buying trends and market data to identify...

Are you ready to drive excellence within the supply chain of a large global manufacturer? We are seeking a dynamic procurement professional to join a world-class facility in Peterlee that is at the literal "cutting edge" of production and technology. Whether you are a seasoned expert in managing complex supplier portfolios or a specialist in New Product Introduction (NPI), this is your chance to work on large-scale truck programs and help deliver the next generation of yellow goods. If you thrive on variety, technical challenges, and collaborating across global teams, your next career move starts here. Hours: 36.5 hours per week. Mon-Thu: 08:00 - 16:30. Fri: 08:00 - 12:30. Pay: 21 - 27 per hour (PAYE, dependent on experience) Focus : Supporting a lean, resilient material flow from source to dock for existing large truck programs. Working at the leading edge of production, specifically supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. What You'll Do Drive Efficiency :...

Procurement Manager Location: Greatham, Teesside Client: Tioxide Recruitment Partner: Wolviston Management Services Lead strategic procurement and supplier performance at a major manufacturing site Tioxide is recruiting for a Procurement Manager to join the Finance organisation at Greatham. This is a key commercial leadership role with two main areas of focus: leading commercial sourcing activity for major raw materials, and providing overall leadership for site purchasing activity, the purchasing team and ERP transactional processes. You will bring procurement expertise, market knowledge and strong negotiation capability to help secure timely supply, deliver cost reduction and avoidance, improve value for money and support cash flow. You will also play an important role in supplier relationship management, sustainable procurement and purchasing team leadership. What you ll be doing You will: Develop sourcing strategies for allocated...

Are you looking for a new opportunity with an excellent company going through an exciting period of growth? We are working with a client provides electronic manufacturing services (EMS) and supply chain solutions to leading technology companies across the UK and Europe. Operating from a modern, high-quality environment, they support a wide range of sectors including commercial, space, defence, transport, audio, motorsport, and instrumentation. With plans to open a new world-class facility, they are looking to attract talented individuals to join them during this exciting period of growth. The Role: We are seeking an experienced Buyer to drive value through cost savings, quality, and on-time delivery. This role supports the procurement of goods and materials for inventory, working closely with suppliers to ensure products are delivered efficiently and at the most competitive cost. Responsibilities: As a senior buyer, you will Manage the end-to-end purchasing process, including...

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Buyer to join a dynamic and fast-moving manufacturing organisation. This role is pivotal in ensuring material availability, driving supplier performance, supporting multiple New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, and continually improving cost, quality, and delivery performance. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, can manage competing priorities, and excels in building strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Supplier Management Manage the end-to-end procurement of direct and indirect materials to ensure operational continuity. Develop and maintain robust relationships with existing and new suppliers to secure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery performance. Lead supplier performance reviews, setting KPIs for OTIF, quality, cost reduction, and service levels. Identify and mitigate supply risks, implementing contingency plans as required. Negotiate contracts,...

Introduction - Procurement Buyer We are looking for a Procurement Buyer to support a large-scale operation that supply leading retailers and food service brands. This role plays a key part in driving value and efficiency across indirect procurement. Role Overview: Location: Birmingham Hours: Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home) - Monday to Friday, 9-5 with flexibility to manage your own schedule Package: Up to £45,000 pa DOE + Car allowance Industry: Food Manufacturing / Procurement What You'll Be Doing: Supporting procurement activity across indirect categories including IT, HR, and factory services Assisting in the preparation and delivery of tenders, RFIs, and RFQs Building and managing supplier relationships, including sourcing new partners Supporting negotiations to drive cost savings and value Helping implement supplier agreements and category strategies Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement objectives are...

Are you ready to drive excellence within the supply chain of a large global manufacturer? We are seeking a dynamic procurement professional to join a world-class facility in Peterlee that is at the literal "cutting edge" of production and technology. Whether you are a seasoned expert in managing complex supplier portfolios or a specialist in New Product Introduction (NPI), this is your chance to work on large-scale truck programs and help deliver the next generation of yellow goods. If you thrive on variety, technical challenges, and collaborating across global teams, your next career move starts here. Hours: 36.5 hours per week. Mon-Thu: 08:00 - 16:30. Fri: 08:00 - 12:30. Pay: 21 - 27 per hour (PAYE, dependent on experience) Focus : Supporting a lean, resilient material flow from source to dock for existing large truck programs. Working at the leading edge of production, specifically supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. What You'll Do Drive Efficiency :...