Astute People's Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre who will be operating a brand new Energy from Waste Power Station. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. We are looking for a Technical Procurement Officer to join the Maintenance Teams support function on this brand new facility. As a Senior Purchaser (Technical Procurement Officer) you'll be responsible for overseeing the Procurement function on site. This includes collaborating with the Plant Management Team to ensure that all operational purchases of services, materials and equipment will be made in line with the wider business processes. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Technical Procurement Officer you will be responsible for: Develop and...

Astute People's Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre who will be operating a brand new Energy from Waste Power Station. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. We are looking for a Technical Procurement Officer to join the Maintenance Teams support function on this brand new facility. As a Senior Purchaser (Technical Procurement Officer) you'll be responsible for overseeing the Procurement function on site. This includes collaborating with the Plant Management Team to ensure that all operational purchases of services, materials and equipment will be made in line with the wider business processes. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Technical Procurement Officer you will be responsible for: Develop and...

Our marine client requires a Purchasing Officer to join them on a permanent basis. As a Purchasing Officer you will be required to provide a professional compliant procurement process for our client and associated companies. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT Good knowledge of Purchasing principles and past experience within a Purchasing role Strong communication skills Highly organized and motivated individual with an ability to work on own initiative Good knowledge of MS packages including Excel and Word JOB DESCRIPTION Ensure competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and associated administrative processes Provide a constant source of quality goods and services to the fleet of managed vessels of various age and class trading on a global basis Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers Interact effectively with entities...

Our marine client requires a Purchasing Officer to join them on a permanent basis. As a Purchasing Officer you will be required to provide a professional compliant procurement process for our client and associated companies. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT Good knowledge of Purchasing principles and past experience within a Purchasing role Strong communication skills Highly organized and motivated individual with an ability to work on own initiative Good knowledge of MS packages including Excel and Word JOB DESCRIPTION Ensure competent quality execution of all regular purchasing duties and associated administrative processes Provide a constant source of quality goods and services to the fleet of managed vessels of various age and class trading on a global basis Source, select and negotiate for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries and services with suppliers Interact effectively with entities...

Bristol As a Senior Procurement Manager for the Project Procurement team (P-PROC) you will partner our suppliers and enable MBDA to provide world-leading defence capabilities for our Home Nations and their Allies Salary : Circa £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 1-2 days per week on-site due to workload classification, plus travel between sites Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who...

Bolton Are you passionate about executing and managing critical and complex supplier subcontracts? Do you have experience of providing work collaboratively with UK and/or international suppliers whilst protecting the commercial position? Salary : Circa £ 48,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This role has a starting salary of £47,142 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This is a fixed term contract opportunity until 31st March 2027. We are hiring a new Procurement Manager to join our fantastic team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your professional procurement career in a team that provides a great working environment where you are supported and given a platform to develop. This is a hybrid role split between working on site and from home, with the main base location being Woodhatch Place in Reigate. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for fixed term contracts) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing...

Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox   Responsibilities: This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Experience Lead to help continue to shape the future of Hiscox.  We are in the final delivery stage of a journey to transform our approach to procurement right across our business, including a 2 year programme to implement a market leading iValua Source to Pay (Marketplace MP) system enterprise wide.  That can only continue to be successful and fully embed within the business if we manage, monitor and continuously improve process and data outputs while building strong relationships with our stakeholders.  Operationally, the role owns the design, oversight and continuous improvement of the Group Procurement Policy and Processes, enabling Business Units and colleagues to operate effectively. To support this you will: Have a deep understanding of Source-to-Pay (S2P) / Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes Promote data-driven decision-making through...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a highly regulated environment? AWE is looking for a Sourcing Event Senior Buyer to join our Sourcing Event Management Team (SEMT). This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex and high-profile Source-to-Contract activities, ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations while delivering maximum value and mitigating risk. Please note, this is a 15-month fixed term contract. Package: From £47,760 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. AWE is recruiting for a Sourcing Event Assistant Buyer to support and work closely with the category management teams and be responsible for the administration of all on system sourcing events, inputting key information, facilitating gateway approvals and tendering activities, whilst liaising with wider AWE teams via the Contract Workspace KAHOOTZ. Please note, this is an 18-month fixed term contract. Package: £30,090 to £35,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application (There is an...

Location: Harwell, Quad Two, 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. Governments and private industry rely on us to create satellite‑based systems that provide trusted, anytime‑anywhere connectivity and positioning—helping care for our planet, manage its resources thoughtfully, and explore our Solar System with curiosity and purpose. We view space as a new horizon for collective progress, shaping a more sustainable life on Earth. As a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space partners with Telespazio through the Space Alliance to deliver a full suite of...

My client are a groundworks and civil engineering specialist, currently recruiting for a Junior Buyer/Assistant Buyer, to work from their office in Potters Bar. Key responsibilities of the role include: Assist the Procurement Manager to ensure materials are delivered to sites in line with site programmes and specification and are purchased at competitive prices Assist in the collation of documentation and issuing of material tender enquiries Assist in the assessment and comparison of material quotations Process new material orders Assist in production of monthly reports detailing material spend Work with the Procurement Manager to research new and relevant products Carry out invoice checking procedure and where necessary deal with invoice queries Continually monitor material lead times, keeping site managers informed, instigate forward material allocation when necessary Assist with site call offs Provide general assistance to the Contracts & Estimating team as and...

My client are a groundworks and civil engineering specialist, currently recruiting for a Junior Buyer/Assistant Buyer, to work from their office in Potters Bar. Key responsibilities of the role include: Assist the Procurement Manager to ensure materials are delivered to sites in line with site programmes and specification and are purchased at competitive prices Assist in the collation of documentation and issuing of material tender enquiries Assist in the assessment and comparison of material quotations Process new material orders Assist in production of monthly reports detailing material spend Work with the Procurement Manager to research new and relevant products Carry out invoice checking procedure and where necessary deal with invoice queries Continually monitor material lead times, keeping site managers informed, instigate forward material allocation when necessary Assist with site call offs Provide general assistance to the Contracts & Estimating team as and...

Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We re looking for a 12-month fixed term contract Sustainable Procurement Data Analyst. Based at our Capenhurst site, we offer hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the office each week. You will support the Sustainable Procurement team by collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to enable fact based, strategic decision making. This role will ensure that the Sustainable Procurement Team has timely, accurate, and accessible data to develop strategies, monitor performance, and drive continual improvement. Collating data from various sources and platforms, the role will work to ensure compliance with sustainability standards, identifies opportunities for improvement, and provides actionable insights that will support driving responsible sourcing practices. By leveraging data analytics,...

Strategic Procurement Specialist (6-Month Contract) Are you an experienced procurement professional with a strong strategic background looking for a contract where you can make a real impact? Our client, a leading manufacturer within the defence sector, is looking to appoint a Strategic Procurement Specialist on an initial 6-month contract . This is a unique opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of strategic sourcing activities, working alongside an established team of tactical and operational buyers to strengthen supplier performance, improve commercial outcomes and support long-term business objectives. This is a stand-alone strategic role, ideal for someone who enjoys influencing at all levels, building supplier partnerships and developing procurement strategies that deliver real value. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that support a complex...

The Skills You'll Need: Procurement, Manufacturing, SAP, Order Processing, Engineering Your New Salary: To £37k Location: Central London, hybrid four days in office, one at home (Five days in the office during probation) Job status : Permanent Start date : ASAP Working hours : Monday to Friday 9 - 5 pm Who You'll Be Working for: Global raw materials trader. Assistant Buyer - Engineering/Manufacturing -What You'll be Doing Each Day: The Assistant Buyer role sits within the Engineering Department of a diversified international group operating across more than seven countries worldwide. Based at the London office, the role forms part of an international engineering procurement team responsible for sourcing spare parts and assemblies for manufacturing industries, primarily serving the Middle East market. The role offers exposure to sourcing products from Europe and the Far East, providing valuable insight into international supply chains and global procurement...