Purchasing Assistant Initially a 3 month contract with the possibility of moving into a maternity cover. Hybrid Working Available Are you looking to build a career in purchasing and procurement? We are working with a well-established organisation that is looking to appoint a Junior Purchasing professional to join its procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has either recently started their career in purchasing or has gained some initial exposure to procurement activity and is now looking to develop their skills further. You don't need to have extensive purchasing experience. Perhaps you have been involved in raising purchase orders, obtaining quotations, communicating with suppliers or supporting an existing procurement team and are keen to take the next step. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will help ensure goods and services are purchased efficiently, competitively and in line with business...

Purchasing Assistant Initially a 3 month contract with the possibility of moving into a maternity cover. Hybrid Working Available Are you looking to build a career in purchasing and procurement? We are working with a well-established organisation that is looking to appoint a Junior Purchasing professional to join its procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has either recently started their career in purchasing or has gained some initial exposure to procurement activity and is now looking to develop their skills further. You don't need to have extensive purchasing experience. Perhaps you have been involved in raising purchase orders, obtaining quotations, communicating with suppliers or supporting an existing procurement team and are keen to take the next step. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, you will help ensure goods and services are purchased efficiently, competitively and in line with business...

Location: Trax Park, Doncaster Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Salary: 30,000 per annum plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme About the Role: As a Junior Buyer, you will manage a portfolio of suppliers and support the Category Manager to ensure effective supply chain performance. You will take ownership of critical master data maintenance, handle purchase requisitions (Preqs) and quotes, and execute key transactional activities to keep procurement operations moving smoothly. As part of your key responsibilities, you'll: Manage and process purchase requisitions (Preqs) in a timely manner to maintain operational efficiency. Oversee quote management by obtaining and evaluating competitive supplier quotes. Resolve invoice queries promptly to ensure accurate financial processing and strong supplier relationships. Address and...

Location: Trax Park, Doncaster Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Salary: 30,000 per annum plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme About the Role: As a Junior Buyer, you will manage a portfolio of suppliers and support the Category Manager to ensure effective supply chain performance. You will take ownership of critical master data maintenance, handle purchase requisitions (Preqs) and quotes, and execute key transactional activities to keep procurement operations moving smoothly. As part of your key responsibilities, you'll: Manage and process purchase requisitions (Preqs) in a timely manner to maintain operational efficiency. Oversee quote management by obtaining and evaluating competitive supplier quotes. Resolve invoice queries promptly to ensure accurate financial processing and strong supplier relationships. Address and...

An excellent opportunity for an Administrative & Procurement Assistant to join a well-established company based in Birtley, Gateshead Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Gateshead, DH3 Salary: 28,000 per annum, depending on experience Reports to: Finance Manager About the Role: The administrative and procurement assistant role is to provide effective administrative and procurement support to the business, ensuring that purchasing activities, project-related orders, supplier requirements, documentation and general office administration are managed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with company procedures. Main Duties: Administrative responsibilities Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and direct enquiries to the appropriate person or department. Scan, organise and archive delivery notes in accordance with company procedures. Regularly monitor outstanding certificates and follow up with relevant...

Assistant Buyer Location: Leicester 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 Assistant Buyer to join our team. The Assistant Buyer 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 Assistant Buyer 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 Relationship: Cultivate positive...

Assistant Buyer Location: Leicester 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 Assistant Buyer to join our team. The Assistant Buyer 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 Assistant Buyer 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 Relationship: Cultivate positive...

Purchasing Manager 55,000 + excellent benefits Exclusive assignment permanent Manufacturing We are delighted to be working exclusively with a highly successful, privately owned manufacturing group to appoint a Purchasing Manager. This is a business with an impressive track record, a strong order book, and an excellent reputation for delivering complex projects for major customers across a range of sectors. More importantly, it's a genuinely good place to work. The culture is built around hardworking people who care about what they do. You'll be joining a business where relationships matter, and colleagues pull together to get things done. If you value a warm, friendly environment full of honest people who take pride in their work, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. This could be a brilliant stepping stone for a Senior Buyer looking for their next step, or an Assistant / Purchasing Manager looking for their next challenge. The Opportunity...

Purchasing Manager 55,000 + excellent benefits Exclusive assignment permanent Manufacturing We are delighted to be working exclusively with a highly successful, privately owned manufacturing group to appoint a Purchasing Manager. This is a business with an impressive track record, a strong order book, and an excellent reputation for delivering complex projects for major customers across a range of sectors. More importantly, it's a genuinely good place to work. The culture is built around hardworking people who care about what they do. You'll be joining a business where relationships matter, and colleagues pull together to get things done. If you value a warm, friendly environment full of honest people who take pride in their work, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. This could be a brilliant stepping stone for a Senior Buyer looking for their next step, or an Assistant / Purchasing Manager looking for their next challenge. The Opportunity...

Assistant Buyer Location: Leicester Working Hours: Flexible (9am - 5.30pm or 8am - 4.30pm) Job Type: Full-time We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Buyer to join our team. The Assistant Buyer 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 Assistant Buyer 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 Relationship: Cultivate positive relationships with vendors to...

Assistant Buyer Location: Leicester Working Hours: Flexible (9am - 5.30pm or 8am - 4.30pm) Job Type: Full-time We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Buyer to join our team. The Assistant Buyer 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 Assistant Buyer 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 Relationship: Cultivate positive relationships with vendors to...

The McLaren Automotive Purchasing Department is an exciting yet demanding, fast paced and commercially driven environment. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Commodity Buyer is responsible for negotiating and completing supplier contracts within assigned commodity groups (Electric Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, Exterior, Interior, Powertrain, Body in White and Carbon). The role involves leading sourcing activities and developing supplier strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Supplier Quality, ensuring McLaren leverages the best technology, cost, and quality for the future of the company. Please note we also consider candidates in Bicester and Woking Current roles-: We are currently hiring for the below commodities: Powertrain Electrical Software & Controls Interiors Exteriors Body in White What You'll Do The Commodity Buyer is accountable for the following key activities: • Negotiate and finalize production supplier contracts...

Location: Crawley, 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 Administration Apprenticeship and Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Crawley 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...

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: Crawley, 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 Administration Apprenticeship and Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship   Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Crawley 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...

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...

Purchasing Administrator Ref: BCR/JP/32565 26,000 - 29,000 Dependent on Experience Birmingham An established wholesale business is looking for a confident Purchasing Administrator to join their team in Aston, Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administration and purchasing experience who is happy working with suppliers, systems and detailed information. Purchasing Administrator responsibilities: Chase suppliers and ensure catalogue requirements are met. Update delivery and order information on ERP systems and spreadsheets. Manage purchase orders based on stock and demand. Source alternatives and check order acknowledgements. Support supplier performance, administration, and office principles. Ideal candidate will have: MRP/ERP experience in a purchasing environment. Good computer skills, especially Excel. Strong communication and telephone skills. Flexible, positive, and confident problem-solver. Self-motivated,...

Purchasing Administrator Ref: BCR/JP/32565 26,000 - 29,000 Dependent on Experience Birmingham An established wholesale business is looking for a confident Purchasing Administrator to join their team in Aston, Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administration and purchasing experience who is happy working with suppliers, systems and detailed information. Purchasing Administrator responsibilities: Chase suppliers and ensure catalogue requirements are met. Update delivery and order information on ERP systems and spreadsheets. Manage purchase orders based on stock and demand. Source alternatives and check order acknowledgements. Support supplier performance, administration, and office principles. Ideal candidate will have: MRP/ERP experience in a purchasing environment. Good computer skills, especially Excel. Strong communication and telephone skills. Flexible, positive, and confident problem-solver. Self-motivated,...

Location: Glasgow, 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. Procurement Director - Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME UK) Location: Glasgow, Scotland Closing Date for Applications: Friday 16 October 2026 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced procurement leader to join Thales as Procurement Director for Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME) UK . This is a high-profile leadership role within one of Thales UK's most strategically important business areas. Reporting to the UK Procurement Director and working closely with the Optronics & Missile...

Are you an experienced Buyer or Planner within a manufacturing environment? Do you have strong SAP MM knowledge and experience managing supplier relationships, inventory, and production planning? Are you confident coordinating international shipments, negotiating with suppliers and ensuring materials arrive on time to support production? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're currently recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturer who would like to recruit an experienced Buyer / Planner to join their procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the efficient supply of components and materials required to support a busy manufacturing operation. Working closely with suppliers across the UK and overseas, you will take ownership of a portfolio of products and vendors, managing everything from purchasing and planning through to expediting, supplier performance, logistics and inventory management. Please find all the details below:...