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: UK (with occasional travel)   Arriva is a leading European passenger transport partner, operating in 11 countries and delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year. With 35,000 colleagues and a heritage dating back to 1938, Arriva is focused on growth, innovation and sustainability, supported by I Squared Capital since 2024. We are seeking a highly capable and forward-thinking Head of Procurement Policy, Process, Data & SRM to play a pivotal role in shaping and enabling procurement excellence across the Group. The Role This is a strategic leadership opportunity where you will design, embed and continuously improve the procurement operating environment across Arriva. You will be responsible for driving consistency, governance and data-led decision-making across procurement, ensuring teams are equipped with the right frameworks, processes, tools and insights to deliver value at scale. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain the...

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...

Job Title Buyer - Express Location Asda House Employment Type Full time Contract Type Permanent Hours Per Week 37.5 Salary Competitive salary plus benefits. Category Buying Closing Date 29 June 2026 About the role Are you an experienced Buying Manager looking for an opportunity to work with some of the UKs best loved brands? We have an exciting opportunity for a Buying Manager to join our team here at Asda House! As a Buying Manager, you will work collaboratively with key suppliers and with internal stakeholders alike in order to deliver sales, pricing and growth ahead of the market while helping to manage the category P&L. You will negotiate and deliver business plans as well as understand customers and implement strategies that meets their needs. You will also need to understand, track & negotiate around key commodities and deliver cost to serve programmes with suppliers to ensure great value for our customers....

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...

Do you have procurement experience? Do you have administration experience? Do you like hybrid working? If the answer is "Yes", then our client is looking for someone like you to support them as a Procurement Administrator on a 12 month contract Role - Procurement Administrator Pay - £15.50 - £16.50 per hour Location- Leicestershire, LE67 1TL Shift pattern- Mon-Fri, 8.30am - 5pm with 1hr for lunch (3 days in the office 2 remote) 40hrs Duration- 12 months contract Start date - ASAP Responsibilities: Procurement administration of tasks response to queries into central mailbox review and release / challenge of requisitions within Coupa PO system support Category Manager with ad hoc queries and tender activity various system admin activities across E1, SAP, Coupa and Causeway CPA supporting calls from site to resolve PO issues Communicating findings with relevant staff members General administration duties, emailing, filing, data entry, answering calls...

Technical Buyer Motorsport Advanced Engineering Precision Manufacturing Oxfordshire, Onsite, No Sponsorship for overseas candidates Strong starting salary plus benefits package UK High-Performance Environment Fast Paced Engineering-Led Procurement Some buyers place orders. Others keep race programmes alive. We're looking for a technically credible, commercially sharp Technical Buyer who understands the difference between "on order" and "on the car." This is not a traditional procurement role hidden behind spreadsheets and approval chains. You'll sit at the heart of a high-performance engineering environment, working closely with engineers, programme teams and specialist suppliers to source complex machined and metallic components where quality, timing and technical accuracy are absolutely critical. If you can read engineering drawings as comfortably as commercial terms, challenge suppliers intelligently, and thrive when priorities shift at pace, this could be your...

Job Role: Procurement Manager part time Salary: £24,000 per year (full time equivalent £40,000) Hours: 22.5 hours per week Contract type: Fixed term contract 12 months Location: Bath About Alongside: Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence. If you d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we re looking for! About The Role: As Procurement Manager , you ll play a key role in ensuring our services are supported by high-quality, cost-effective contracts that...

Purchasing Assistant (Temporary - 3 Months) Location: Dover Job Type: Temporary (3 months) Salary: Competitive hourly rate Start Date: Immediate Job Description We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join a well-established manufacturing business based in the Dover area on a 3-month temporary contract. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will support the day-to-day procurement function, ensuring the timely and cost-effective purchase of goods and services while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Support the end-to-end procurement process Raise and manage purchase orders Liaise with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery Assist with supplier sourcing and pricing Monitor stock levels and support inventory control Resolve supplier queries and delivery issues Support internal departments with procurement requirements Maintain accurate data within SAP/ERP systems Assist with reporting using Excel Person...

Senior Procurement Manager - IT / Digital Contract Length: 6 months Location: Warwick or Wokingham (1-2 days on site) Pay Rate: £750 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Lead high-value technology procurement at scale - shaping strategy, influencing CIO-level decisions, and delivering real impact from day one. About the Opportunity This is a senior interim leadership role within a highly regulated, nationally significant organisation operating at the forefront of digital and infrastructure transformation. You'll take ownership of IT and digital procurement across a complex, high-value environment - covering software, cloud, telecoms, and critical infrastructure technologies. Working closely with the CIO and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in enabling large-scale digital initiatives through commercially sound, compliant sourcing strategies. This is a visible, business-critical position where your expertise will directly influence major...

The Opportunity - Ford & Stanley are supporting a key rail client with the recruitment of a Procurement Manager (Digital & IT) to deliver a professional procurement service across a critical and fast-evolving category. This role will play a key part in managing end-to-end procurement activity, including tendering, negotiating, and awarding contracts, ensuring value for money, compliance, and effective supplier performance. You will act as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, providing commercial advice and procurement expertise across digital and IT projects, while ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, governance requirements, and industry regulations. The position also involves driving procurement transformation through the use of modern systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion), improving processes, and supporting system adoption across the business. This role would suit a commercially astute procurement professional with strong stakeholder management skills...

As Strategic Buyer, you will input into and work to the multi-Business Unit Target Purchasing Strategy . You'll be (or become) a Technical specialist for the relevant Commodity; managing and executing cross functional high complexity transfers of work. Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran...

Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager A growing manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager to strengthen and develop its operational supply chain function. This is an opportunity for a commercially minded supply chain professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants to have real influence over how processes develop as the organisation continues to expand. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure materials, services and supplier activity support business requirements, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, resilience and cost control. The Opportunity This role will provide ownership across a broad range of supply chain activities, including: Developing effective working relationships with key suppliers and external partners Supporting commercial negotiations and identifying opportunities to improve value Reviewing current ways of working and introducing practical improvements...

Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager A growing manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager to strengthen and develop its operational supply chain function. This is an opportunity for a commercially minded supply chain professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and wants to have real influence over how processes develop as the organisation continues to expand. You will work closely with operational teams to ensure materials, services and supplier activity support business requirements, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, resilience and cost control. The Opportunity This role will provide ownership across a broad range of supply chain activities, including: Developing effective working relationships with key suppliers and external partners Supporting commercial negotiations and identifying opportunities to improve value Reviewing current ways of working and introducing practical improvements...