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...

Procurement Director, Maidstone, Kent Lead Strategic Procurement. Drive Commercial Value. Shape the Future. BJF Group is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Procurement Director to lead our Procurement and Supply Chain function. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for developing and delivering procurement strategies that maximise value, drive efficiencies, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support sustainable business growth. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing Procurement and Supply Chain team. Deliver strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship programmes. Negotiate commercial agreements and contracts that optimise value and mitigate risk. Drive innovation and digital transformation, including the use of Power BI and procurement analytics. Oversee procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supply chain performance. Champion continuous improvement, sustainability, and best...

This European Lead Buyer role is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in York, supporting procurement activity across multiple European entities. The role will focus on strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement governance and cost optimisation across markets including the UK, Netherlands, Nordics and Poland. The European Lead Buyer will play a key role in developing a more coordinated, value-led procurement function across Europe. Working closely with the Group Procurement Director, senior leaders and local business teams, this role will help drive stronger supplier performance, improved procurement processes and measurable commercial value. This position is suited to someone with strong procurement experience across indirect categories, multi-country sourcing, stakeholder engagement and supplier performance management. French language skills would be a strong advantage due to close alignment with the wider group procurement function, although this is not essential....

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...

Remote / UK Based London & International Travel 80,000 - 90,000 + Benefits An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join a growing team supporting the delivery of major hyperscale data centre projects across the UK and international markets. Working on the client side, you'll take a leading role in overseeing procurement activity delivered through main contractor partners. This is a senior position for someone who understands the full tender lifecycle and has the commercial experience to review, challenge and improve procurement decisions before contracts are awarded. The Role You'll be responsible for a portfolio of construction, MEP, equipment and professional services packages, overseeing procurement from tender preparation through evaluation, approval and contract award. Rather than simply administering tenders, you'll act as the client's procurement authority reviewing the work produced by delivery partners, identifying...

Remote / UK Based London & International Travel 80,000 - 90,000 + Benefits An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join a growing team supporting the delivery of major hyperscale data centre projects across the UK and international markets. Working on the client side, you'll take a leading role in overseeing procurement activity delivered through main contractor partners. This is a senior position for someone who understands the full tender lifecycle and has the commercial experience to review, challenge and improve procurement decisions before contracts are awarded. The Role You'll be responsible for a portfolio of construction, MEP, equipment and professional services packages, overseeing procurement from tender preparation through evaluation, approval and contract award. Rather than simply administering tenders, you'll act as the client's procurement authority reviewing the work produced by delivery partners, identifying...

Remote / UK Based London & International Travel 80,000 - 90,000 + Benefits An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join a growing team supporting the delivery of major hyperscale data centre projects across the UK and international markets. Working on the client side, you'll take a leading role in overseeing procurement activity delivered through main contractor partners. This is a senior position for someone who understands the full tender lifecycle and has the commercial experience to review, challenge and improve procurement decisions before contracts are awarded. The Role You'll be responsible for a portfolio of construction, MEP, equipment and professional services packages, overseeing procurement from tender preparation through evaluation, approval and contract award. Rather than simply administering tenders, you'll act as the client's procurement authority reviewing the work produced by delivery partners, identifying...

Remote / UK Based London & International Travel 80,000 - 90,000 + Benefits An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to join a growing team supporting the delivery of major hyperscale data centre projects across the UK and international markets. Working on the client side, you'll take a leading role in overseeing procurement activity delivered through PMC and main contractor partners. This is a senior position for someone who understands the full tender lifecycle and has the commercial experience to review, challenge and improve procurement decisions before contracts are awarded. The Role You'll be responsible for a portfolio of construction, MEP, equipment and professional services packages, overseeing procurement from tender preparation through evaluation, approval and contract award. Rather than simply administering tenders, you'll act as the client's procurement authority reviewing the work produced by delivery partners,...

Buyer Fast Growing Womenswear Fashion Brand Athleisure & Activewear The Opportunity If you're a Buyer who loves being close to the product and wants to have a real say in what lands on the rails, this could be a great opportunity. Joining a growing womenswear brand at an exciting point in its journey, you'll play an important role in bringing the product vision to life. From spotting the next big trends and building commercial ranges to developing product and working with suppliers, you'll be involved across the buying process and have plenty of opportunity to make your mark. The brand has a strong focus on fit, quality and flattering, wearable design, creating pieces that make women feel confident. You'll work closely with the founders and wider product team in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where ideas are encouraged and you can genuinely see the impact of your work. Key Responsibilities Support the development and delivery of the...

Buyer Fast Growing Womenswear Fashion Brand Athleisure & Activewear The Opportunity If you're a Buyer who loves being close to the product and wants to have a real say in what lands on the rails, this could be a great opportunity. Joining a growing womenswear brand at an exciting point in its journey, you'll play an important role in bringing the product vision to life. From spotting the next big trends and building commercial ranges to developing product and working with suppliers, you'll be involved across the buying process and have plenty of opportunity to make your mark. The brand has a strong focus on fit, quality and flattering, wearable design, creating pieces that make women feel confident. You'll work closely with the founders and wider product team in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where ideas are encouraged and you can genuinely see the impact of your work. Key Responsibilities Support the development and delivery of the...

Are you an experienced procurement management professional with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have experience of creating end-to-end procurement frameworks in the public sector with knowledge of PA23/PCR2015? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Strategic Procurement Manager. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers. Applications are also welcome from Procurement Managers ready to take the next step in their career. The objective of the role will be to take the lead in procurement activities for the organisation. Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements,...

Are you an experienced procurement management professional with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have experience of creating end-to-end procurement frameworks in the public sector with knowledge of PA23/PCR2015? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Strategic Procurement Manager. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers. Applications are also welcome from Procurement Managers ready to take the next step in their career. The objective of the role will be to take the lead in procurement activities for the organisation. Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements,...

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...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Advisor to join our team. As Procurement Advisor, you will effectively plan and manage the ordering process for a specific group of products within an IPL business unit in conjunction with the buying team, to ensure that the correct volume of stock is available throughout the supply chain to satisfy the Asda order. Key Responsibilities include: • Manage the Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) to maintain correct stocks levels in line with the targets set by the business • Ensure 100% bill of materials accuracy for raw material inputs, providing visibility to other depts • Daily liaison, via phone and email, with suppliers to validate actual loading vs programme and report any discrepancies prior to loading • Regular liaison with suppliers, inclusive of all incoterms, to understand raw material availability vs programme and actual orders and create solutions to any issues. Escalate to the Procurement...

Senior Buyer Cwmbran 28446/900 38,000 - 44,000 Benefits Package: A starting salary of 38,000 - 44,000 Hybrid - work 2 days from home Company Pension - up to 10% Medical healthcare cover 25 days holidays plus bank holidays An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and industry-leading manufacturing business with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Operating from a modern production facility in South Wales, the company supplies specialist products to customers across the UK and internationally. Role & Responsibilities: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for indirect/Direct goods and services. Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and efficiency. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or service,...

Senior Buyer Cwmbran 28446/900 38,000 - 44,000 Benefits Package: A starting salary of 38,000 - 44,000 Hybrid - work 2 days from home Company Pension - up to 10% Medical healthcare cover 25 days holidays plus bank holidays An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and industry-leading manufacturing business with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Operating from a modern production facility in South Wales, the company supplies specialist products to customers across the UK and internationally. Role & Responsibilities: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers for indirect/Direct goods and services. Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and efficiency. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues related to quality, delivery, or service,...

Job Role: Purchasing Assistant Location: Chesterfield Our client, a leading player in the engineering sector with a fantastic company culture, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join their dynamic procurement team. This exciting opportunity is based in Chesterfield and reports directly to the Procurement Manager. If you are passionate about supply chain management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role could be the perfect fit! Key Responsibilities: As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the supply chain team. Your responsibilities will include: Order Processing: Create, maintain, and track purchase orders for various goods and services. Supplier Coordination: Communicate effectively with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules. Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages and keep management updated on stock status. Order Management:...

Job Role: Purchasing Assistant Location: Chesterfield Our client, a leading player in the engineering sector with a fantastic company culture, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to join their dynamic procurement team. This exciting opportunity is based in Chesterfield and reports directly to the Procurement Manager. If you are passionate about supply chain management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role could be the perfect fit! Key Responsibilities: As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the supply chain team. Your responsibilities will include: Order Processing: Create, maintain, and track purchase orders for various goods and services. Supplier Coordination: Communicate effectively with vendors regarding pricing, availability, and delivery schedules. Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels to prevent shortages and keep management updated on stock status. Order Management:...