Join Our Clients Dynamic Team as a Purchasing & Order Administrator! Are you Business/Supply chain graduate (or equivalent)? Are you passionate about procurement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a key player in our procurement team! The company: We're recruiting for a leading organisation, specialising in top brands and products who have key relationships with retailers across the UK and Europe. The team: You'll be working in very modern offices, as part of a company of 60+. They work extremely hard but you can also take part in social events and team trips, fostering a fun and engaging workplace culture! The role: As a Purchasing & Order Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the Supply Chain Supervisor, Brand Managers, and Sales teams. Your primary focus will be ensuring that all purchase orders are placed...

As a Procurement Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our client's procurement process. You will work closely with suppliers, internal departments, and stakeholders to manage purchasing activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to cost-effective sourcing. Job Title: Procurement Administrator Location: Reading Salary: Up to 26,000 per annum Key Responsibilities: Manage purchase orders, supplier contracts, and procurement documentation. Liaise with internal teams to understand procurement needs and ensure timely order fulfilment. Monitor stock levels, coordinate deliveries, and track supplier performance. Assist with sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, and evaluating proposals. Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records and reports. Support the procurement team in process improvement initiatives. Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience in procurement,...

As a Procurement Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our client's procurement process. You will work closely with suppliers, internal departments, and stakeholders to manage purchasing activities, maintain accurate records, and contribute to cost-effective sourcing. Job Title: Procurement Administrator Location: Reading Salary: Up to 26,000 per annum Key Responsibilities: Manage purchase orders, supplier contracts, and procurement documentation. Liaise with internal teams to understand procurement needs and ensure timely order fulfilment. Monitor stock levels, coordinate deliveries, and track supplier performance. Assist with sourcing suppliers, obtaining quotes, and evaluating proposals. Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records and reports. Support the procurement team in process improvement initiatives. Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience in procurement,...

Purchasing Assistant / Assistant Buyer Redditch Full-Time, Permanent An established and growing manufacturing organisation is looking for a motivated Purchasing Assistant / Assistant Buyer to join its busy supply chain team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some purchasing or administrative experience to develop their career within procurement and gain exposure to supplier management and buying activities. The Role Supporting the procurement function, you will assist with the day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently and delivered on time. You'll work closely with internal teams and suppliers, helping to maintain smooth operations and strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Raise and update purchase orders in line with business requirements Support the Buyer with supplier communication and relationship management Track orders and proactively follow up on deliveries Assist in resolving...

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a growing company within the construction industry for a Buyer to join their procurement team based in Stevenage. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with buying experience within construction or building services who is looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Job title: Buyer Location: Stevenage Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the successful candidate will support the delivery of procurement activities across mechanical and electrical projects, ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. This is a hands-on role with increasing responsibility, offering the opportunity to take ownership of your own workload while collaborating closely with an experienced team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Raising purchase orders and managing...

Join Our Clients Dynamic Team as a Purchasing & Order Administrator! Are you detail-oriented and passionate about procurement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real impact? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a key player in our procurement team! The company: We're recruiting for a leading organisation, specialising in top brands and products who have key relationships with retailers across the UK and Europe. The team: You'll be working in very modern offices, as part of a company of 60+. They work extremely hard but you can also take part in social events and team trips, fostering a fun and engaging workplace culture! The role: As a Purchasing & Order Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the Supply Chain Supervisor, Brand Managers, and Sales teams. Your primary focus will be ensuring that all purchase orders are placed accurately, maintaining correct due dates in...

Buyer Location: Sudbury (Chilton Industrial Estate) Package: Up to £30,000 annual salary plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays & additional annual leave purchasing scheme) Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday Sector: Packaging distribution Protecting what matters, together We're dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows. With over 75 years of history, we offer stability alongside continued growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven environment will challenge and stretch you, but also provide genuine opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to influence our success and share in that achievement. The Buyer...

Procurement Specialist - Strategic Procurement (Engineering / Technical Environment) An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Specialist to take on a strategically focused role within a fast-paced, engineering-led environment. This position will suit a commercially astute procurement professional who can balance long-term value creation with hands-on operational support when required. The role is primarily strategic in nature, with a strong emphasis on driving cost efficiencies, and delivering end-to-end procurement projects. However, flexibility is key - the successful candidate will also be expected to support wider site requirements, including sourcing quotations and raising purchase orders during peak demand or business-critical periods. Key Responsibilities: Deliver cost-saving initiatives and value engineering projects Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance Take ownership of projects from initial concept through to delivery and...

Procurement Specialist - Strategic Procurement (Engineering / Technical Environment) An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Specialist to take on a strategically focused role within a fast-paced, engineering-led environment. This position will suit a commercially astute procurement professional who can balance long-term value creation with hands-on operational support when required. The role is primarily strategic in nature, with a strong emphasis on driving cost efficiencies, and delivering end-to-end procurement projects. However, flexibility is key - the successful candidate will also be expected to support wider site requirements, including sourcing quotations and raising purchase orders during peak demand or business-critical periods. Key Responsibilities: Deliver cost-saving initiatives and value engineering projects Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, and performance Take ownership of projects from initial concept through to delivery and...

Senior Buyer Opportunity Retail (FMCG) Leicester - MUST HAVE RETAIL FMCG EXPERIENCE We're partnering with a fast-paced, value-led retailer to recruit a Senior Buyer to join their exciting and growing team based in Leicester (with on-site parking). This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven Buyer who thrives in a high-volume retail environment and has strong FMCG experience . What you'll be doing: Owning and delivering category strategy to drive sales, margin & profitability Negotiating with suppliers to secure best cost prices and terms Building strong supplier relationships and identifying new opportunities Analysing sales data, trends and competitor activity Leading range planning, product selection and pricing strategy Working cross-functionally to ensure successful product launches Supporting and developing junior team members What we're looking for: Proven experience in a Buyer/Senior Buyer role within retail Strong FMCG...

Position: Head Buyer Location: West Yorkshire Salary: 45K- 50K Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to manage the end-to-end procurement of goods and services. This role is critical in ensuring engineering requirements are accurately communicated, purchase orders are effectively managed, and supplier performance supports the delivery demands of a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring all engineering specifications and requirements are clearly defined and fully authorised. Coordinate closely with suppliers to expedite deliveries, track progress, and provide timely updates to internal stakeholders. Resolve non-conformances quickly and effectively to minimise disruption to operations. Review and validate supplier commercial terms, including payment terms, delivery conditions, and contractual obligations, ensuring alignment with company standards. Lead tender...

Assistant Buyer - Glasgow 30,000 - 35,000 Monday to Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm Full-Time We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Buyer to join a busy and well-established construction business based in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with procurement or construction purchasing experience who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and supportive commercial environment. Ideally, you will have experience supporting a buying or procurement team, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. The Role: Supporting the buying team with day-to-day procurement activities Raising and processing purchase orders accurately and efficiently Liaising with suppliers to obtain quotes, lead times, and product information Monitoring order progress and ensuring timely delivery of materials Assisting with cost control and maintaining accurate purchasing records Updating...

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a growing company within the construction industry for a Buyer to join their procurement team based in Stevenage. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with buying experience within construction or building services who is looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. Job title: Buyer Location: Stevenage Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 (depending on experience) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the successful candidate will support the delivery of procurement activities across mechanical and electrical projects, ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. This is a hands-on role with increasing responsibility, offering the opportunity to take ownership of your own workload while collaborating closely with an experienced team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Raising purchase orders and managing...

Purchasing Assistant / Assistant Buyer Redditch Full-Time, Permanent An established and growing manufacturing organisation is looking for a motivated Purchasing Assistant / Assistant Buyer to join its busy supply chain team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some purchasing or administrative experience to develop their career within procurement and gain exposure to supplier management and buying activities. The Role Supporting the procurement function, you will assist with the day-to-day purchasing activities to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently and delivered on time. You'll work closely with internal teams and suppliers, helping to maintain smooth operations and strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Raise and update purchase orders in line with business requirements Support the Buyer with supplier communication and relationship management Track orders and proactively follow up on deliveries Assist in resolving...