Job Title: Buyer Location: Bishops Stortford Employment Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: Monday- Thursday (08:30- 17:00), Friday 08:30- 15:30. Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Salary Exchange Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Employee Cash Plan Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes Professional Growth and Development State-of-the-art Equipment and Technology Ongoing Training and Certification Programmes About the Role The Buyer will be responsible for buying of all materials in a timely and cost-effective manner under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager. Key Responsibilities Purchasing a wide range of aircraft parts and materials in-line with operational procedures. The timely placement/fulfilment of purchase orders (PR-POs) and delivery of parts in-line with operational requirements (MR). Resolving and investigating Supply Chain errors and examining via...

Job Title: Buyer Location: Bishops Stortford Employment Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP Working Hours: Monday- Thursday (08:30- 17:00), Friday 08:30- 15:30. Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Salary Exchange Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Life Assurance Employee Cash Plan Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Schemes Professional Growth and Development State-of-the-art Equipment and Technology Ongoing Training and Certification Programmes About the Role The Buyer will be responsible for buying of all materials in a timely and cost-effective manner under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager. Key Responsibilities Purchasing a wide range of aircraft parts and materials in-line with operational procedures. The timely placement/fulfilment of purchase orders (PR-POs) and delivery of parts in-line with operational requirements (MR). Resolving and investigating Supply Chain errors and examining via...

Join a successful Kent-based manufacturer as a Buyer, supporting smooth production through smart purchasing, supplier management, and cost-saving initiatives. Buyer Margate, Kent Salary: £40,000 DOE Monday Friday, 39 hours Permanent Looking to develop your procurement career with a respected and growing manufacturer? Our client is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their friendly and collaborative team, where your contribution will have a real impact on production performance and supplier relationships. What You ll Be Doing You ll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly by ensuring materials are delivered on time, at the right cost, and to the right quality. Responsibilities include: Raising and managing purchase and call-off orders Negotiating with suppliers to secure best value Managing production shortages and leading shortage reviews Preparing weekly KPI reports on supplier and order status Maintaining...

Job title: Senior Category Buyer Location: Warwick/Hybrid Duration: 6 months initially We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. The role: Working as a Senior Category Buyer you will be responsible for leading complex, high value Strategic Sourcing Events that bring this new critical grid infrastructure to market. This will involve engaging and building strong working relationships with stakeholders and supply chain partners to execute our sourcing strategies and drive capital efficiencies as you take critical asset construction schemes to market, using your Procurement skillset, commercial acumen and negotiating experience to deliver value for our end consumers. Responsibilities: Deliver multiple...

Buyer Manufacturing Industry Drive Efficiency, Streamline Processes, and Make an Impact! Location: Ipswich Salary: (phone number removed) Job Type: Full-time Are you a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for purchasing and logistics Join our clients tight-knit manufacturing team and take ownership of our procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring smooth production workflows and timely deliveries. What You'll Be Responsible For: Processing purchase orders using the MRP system and maintaining accurate records. Monitoring stock levels to ensure a seamless supply of materials. Providing regular updates to the production team on availability, delays, and alternative solutions. Managing logistics operations, overseeing the delivery of finished goods (approx. 2 shipments per week). Building strong supplier relationships and maintaining purchasing records, including supplier performance. Overseeing goods received, addressing issues,...

Buyer Manufacturing Industry Drive Efficiency, Streamline Processes, and Make an Impact! Location: Ipswich Salary: (phone number removed) Job Type: Full-time Are you a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a passion for purchasing and logistics Join our clients tight-knit manufacturing team and take ownership of our procurement and supply chain operations, ensuring smooth production workflows and timely deliveries. What You'll Be Responsible For: Processing purchase orders using the MRP system and maintaining accurate records. Monitoring stock levels to ensure a seamless supply of materials. Providing regular updates to the production team on availability, delays, and alternative solutions. Managing logistics operations, overseeing the delivery of finished goods (approx. 2 shipments per week). Building strong supplier relationships and maintaining purchasing records, including supplier performance. Overseeing goods received, addressing issues,...

We're recruiting an experienced Housing Policy and Procurement Officer to support the development and delivery of housing strategy, policy and procurement activity within a busy local authority housing service. This is a project-focused role supporting a wide range of housing initiatives including housing policy development, temporary accommodation provision, social housing development and commissioning activity. The successful candidate will work closely with senior housing strategy colleagues and external partners to help deliver key housing projects and ensure the council's housing policies remain robust, compliant and effective. The Role Support the delivery of a range of housing strategy and housing-related projects across the council. Assist with the development and review of housing policies, procedures and strategies to ensure they remain legally compliant and effective. Contribute to the commissioning and procurement of housing services and accommodation...

Come and join our UK Sites and Professional Services procurement team! We lead all aspects of Construction, Facilities Management and Professional Services spend across the Group. Salary : Circa £50,000 depending on experience Location : Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working : 1-2 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...

Project Buyer - Utilities Infrastructure Day Rate: 333 via Umbrella 6-month contract Strong potential to convert to perm. Location: Bristol or Warwick Hybrid working (2 days per week on site) We are partnering with a major UK gas infrastructure organisation delivering critical national energy projects. As part of a regional transformation of their Supply Chain & Commercial function, they are seeking a Project Buyer to take ownership of procurement activity across infrastructure delivery programmes. This is a genuine end-to-end role where you will manage sourcing activity independently and work directly with senior project and commercial stakeholders. What You'll Be Doing: Leading sourcing strategies from concept through to award Running competitive tenders and managing governance approvals Navigating structured stage-gate processes (Gate 0-5) Preparing and presenting commercial recommendations Partnering with Project Managers, SMEs, QS and...

Project Buyer - Utilities Infrastructure Day Rate: 333 via Umbrella 6-month contract Strong potential to convert to perm. Location: Bristol or Warwick Hybrid working (2 days per week on site) We are partnering with a major UK gas infrastructure organisation delivering critical national energy projects. As part of a regional transformation of their Supply Chain & Commercial function, they are seeking a Project Buyer to take ownership of procurement activity across infrastructure delivery programmes. This is a genuine end-to-end role where you will manage sourcing activity independently and work directly with senior project and commercial stakeholders. What You'll Be Doing: Leading sourcing strategies from concept through to award Running competitive tenders and managing governance approvals Navigating structured stage-gate processes (Gate 0-5) Preparing and presenting commercial recommendations Partnering with Project Managers, SMEs, QS and...

Platinum Search Recruitment is proud to be working with an award-winning, multi-disciplinary consultancy that is recognised as a market leader within the social housing sector. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their team on a permanent basis in Orpington, Kent. Procurement Manager Role Overview: Working within a specialist team, the Procurement Manager will support the delivery of high-quality procurement services across a range of projects. The role requires a thorough, methodical approach and a strong understanding of public sector procurement processes, ensuring governance, compliance, and best value for clients. Procurement Manager Key Responsibilities: Leading and supporting clients in developing procurement strategies from project inception through to completion Preparing full procurement documentation suites, including contract folders, preliminaries, specifications, KPIs, and pricing frameworks...

The role. Join a dynamic and collaborative Purchasing team, taking responsibility for enhancing procurement processes. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will work with team members to develop key skills, resolve daily challenges, and maintain supplier relationships. This role is Monday Friday 9am 5pm with the opportunity for hybrid work available after probation. Your day-to-day duties include; Manage team activities and provide structured training. Empower team ownership and responsibility. Organise regular updates and meetings with management. Collaborate with other supervisors for a unified approach. Foster a positive, supportive leadership style. Oversee team functions and resolve daily issues. Manage supplier relationships and review lead times. Report on monthly spending, KPIs, and non-conformance. Participate in demand planning, pricing reviews, and procurement improvements. Audit processes, maintain ERP databases, and ensure industry...

The role. Join a dynamic and collaborative Purchasing team, taking responsibility for enhancing procurement processes. Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, you will work with team members to develop key skills, resolve daily challenges, and maintain supplier relationships. This role is Monday Friday 9am 5pm with the opportunity for hybrid work available after probation. Your day-to-day duties include; Manage team activities and provide structured training. Empower team ownership and responsibility. Organise regular updates and meetings with management. Collaborate with other supervisors for a unified approach. Foster a positive, supportive leadership style. Oversee team functions and resolve daily issues. Manage supplier relationships and review lead times. Report on monthly spending, KPIs, and non-conformance. Participate in demand planning, pricing reviews, and procurement improvements. Audit processes, maintain ERP databases, and ensure industry...