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....

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...

Are you ready to be the "engine room" of the purchasing function for a large global manufacturer? This role provides a unique chance to join an established and highly cohesive procurement team while gaining exposure to a newly implemented purchasing system. With a major MAC One / SAP implementation planned, you will have the rare opportunity to learn SAP from the ground up and contribute to a major business transformation. This is a strong learning and development opportunity within a critical function that supports the day-to-day effectiveness of the procurement department. Role Overview Job Title : Associate Procurement Professional Location : Desford, UK. Pay Rate : Up to 19.45 per hour. Contract Duration : 12 months Working Hours : 7:00am - 3:00pm, or 8:00am - 4:00pm. Key Responsibilities You will generate and manage both production contract and single definite purchase orders to fulfil business requirements. You will be raising purchase orders...

Are you ready to be the "engine room" of the purchasing function for a large global manufacturer? This role provides a unique chance to join an established and highly cohesive procurement team while gaining exposure to a newly implemented purchasing system. With a major MAC One / SAP implementation planned, you will have the rare opportunity to learn SAP from the ground up and contribute to a major business transformation. This is a strong learning and development opportunity within a critical function that supports the day-to-day effectiveness of the procurement department. Role Overview Job Title : Associate Procurement Professional Location : Desford, UK. Pay Rate : Up to 19.45 per hour. Contract Duration : 12 months Working Hours : 7:00am - 3:00pm, or 8:00am - 4:00pm. Key Responsibilities You will generate and manage both production contract and single definite purchase orders to fulfil business requirements. You will be raising purchase orders...

Key Responsibilities Procurement Planning & Delivery Support the development and maintenance of procurement plans aligned with programme schedules and budget requirements. Assist with the implementation of sourcing strategies to support programme delivery. Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely supply of goods and services. Source ad hoc requirements and manage purchase requisitions. Supplier & Contract Management Support supplier identification, prequalification and evaluation activities. Coordinate supplier onboarding processes, including confidentiality agreements and commercial terms. Prepare supplier performance data and support supplier development initiatives. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply, innovation and value creation. Assist with the development and monitoring of supplier performance measures. Support contract award processes and contract administration activities. Coordinate...

Key Responsibilities Procurement Planning & Delivery Support the development and maintenance of procurement plans aligned with programme schedules and budget requirements. Assist with the implementation of sourcing strategies to support programme delivery. Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely supply of goods and services. Source ad hoc requirements and manage purchase requisitions. Supplier & Contract Management Support supplier identification, prequalification and evaluation activities. Coordinate supplier onboarding processes, including confidentiality agreements and commercial terms. Prepare supplier performance data and support supplier development initiatives. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply, innovation and value creation. Assist with the development and monitoring of supplier performance measures. Support contract award processes and contract administration activities. Coordinate...

Associate Procurement Professional Location: Desford (Hybrid - 3 days in office: Mon, Wed, Fri) Pay Rate: Up to 16.65 per hour Contract Duration: 12 Months (Likely to extend) Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible start/finish times available) Role Overview Join a global logistics environment as an Associate Procurement Professional. This role handles day-to-day procurement tasks, resolves invoice issues, manages supplier relationships, and drives continuous process improvements, including opportunities to work with AI tools and business automation. Key Responsibilities Supplier & Order Management: Manage supplier relationships, support sourcing, handle new part setups, and negotiate solutions. Data & Problem Solving: Conduct data analysis, resolve invoice grief, and improve operational metrics. Process Improvement: Participate in project management initiatives, drive automation, and support safety, compliance, and lean procedures....

Associate Procurement Professional Location: Desford (Hybrid - 3 days in office: Mon, Wed, Fri) Pay Rate: Up to 16.65 per hour Contract Duration: 12 Months (Likely to extend) Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible start/finish times available) Role Overview Join a global logistics environment as an Associate Procurement Professional. This role handles day-to-day procurement tasks, resolves invoice issues, manages supplier relationships, and drives continuous process improvements, including opportunities to work with AI tools and business automation. Key Responsibilities Supplier & Order Management: Manage supplier relationships, support sourcing, handle new part setups, and negotiate solutions. Data & Problem Solving: Conduct data analysis, resolve invoice grief, and improve operational metrics. Process Improvement: Participate in project management initiatives, drive automation, and support safety, compliance, and lean procedures....

Strategic Procurement Manager Exclusive Opportunity Manufacturing Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience - £50k+ Hours: 37.5 hours per week (role can be compressed to 4 days per week Monday to Thursday) Hybrid working available - 3 days office, 1/2 days home Butler Rose Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be exclusively representing a leading manufacturing organisation in the appointment of a Procurement Manager for a permanent role. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to take ownership of key categories, develop strategic supplier relationships and deliver measurable commercial and operational improvements within a busy manufacturing environment. You will report into an experienced Head of Procurement & Supply-chain and be responsible for key categories within the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting supply continuity, supplier performance, cost...

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Location: Hybrid (3 days in office) Employment Type: Full Time Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026 Start Date: 1 September 2023 Pay Rate: PAYE About the Opportunity: Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to lead various aspects of supply chain management within their organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about optimising supply chain processes. Key Responsibilities: In this pivotal role, the Supply Chain Manager will: Own and manage the supply chain lifecycle, including ordering, assessing supplier capacities, and mitigating delivery risks. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to enhance supplier performance and resolve delivery challenges. Serve as a critical escalation point for any materials and service delivery risks, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders....

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Location: Hybrid (3 days in office) Employment Type: Full Time Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026 Start Date: 1 September 2023 Pay Rate: PAYE About the Opportunity: Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to lead various aspects of supply chain management within their organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about optimising supply chain processes. Key Responsibilities: In this pivotal role, the Supply Chain Manager will: Own and manage the supply chain lifecycle, including ordering, assessing supplier capacities, and mitigating delivery risks. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to enhance supplier performance and resolve delivery challenges. Serve as a critical escalation point for any materials and service delivery risks, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders....

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a skilled Technical Buyer to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to engineering procurement while leveraging your expertise in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about procurement and have an engineering background, this role could be the perfect fit for you! Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months with potential to be extended Location: Wolverhampton Pay Rate: 30 - 35.00 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday early finish and working from home on Fridays! Key Responsibilities: Manage SAP updates and ensure accurate data entry. Conduct Line Of Balance reviews to assess supplier performance and procurement strategy. Undertake supplier visits to foster strong relationships and ensure compliance with quality standards. Oversee Procurement of Assembly Parts Facilitate the procurement of finished goods Handle the indirect...

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a skilled Technical Buyer to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to engineering procurement while leveraging your expertise in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about procurement and have an engineering background, this role could be the perfect fit for you! Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months with potential to be extended Location: Wolverhampton Pay Rate: 30 - 35.00 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday early finish and working from home on Fridays! Key Responsibilities: Manage SAP updates and ensure accurate data entry. Conduct Line Of Balance reviews to assess supplier performance and procurement strategy. Undertake supplier visits to foster strong relationships and ensure compliance with quality standards. Oversee Procurement of Assembly Parts Facilitate the procurement of finished goods Handle the indirect...

Senior Buyer - 6-Month Contract -Hybrid Are you an experienced Senior Buyer with a strong manufacturing background and a hands-on approach to procurement? Our client, a leading manufacturer, is looking for a Senior Buyer to join their established procurement team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a great opportunity for an experienced buyer to take ownership of purchasing activity, supplier performance and commercial delivery within a complex manufacturing environment. The Role You'll be responsible for: Managing day-to-day purchasing and purchase orders. Obtaining quotations and negotiating pricing and commercial terms. Managing supplier lead times, deliveries and expediting where required. Building strong supplier relationships and addressing cost, quality and delivery issues. Supporting cost reduction and supplier improvement initiatives. Working closely with production, engineering, quality and planning to ensure continuity of supply. Identifying and...

Job Title: Procurement manager Location: Hybrid 60% on site (Manchester/ Leeds/ Blackpool / LEEDS is preference) Contract Duration : Until 31/3/27 Daily Rate : £600/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Supporting both BAU external resource management and a strategic resourcing programme running through to Summer 2028. Split across operational procurement and programme-based procurement activity. BAU team of 10, Programme team of 3. Key Requirements Strong end-to-end procurement and sourcing experience. Experience delivering procurements under PA2023 (Procurement Act 2023) and PCR 2015 regulations. Proven contract management experience. Experience with strategic supplier engagement and supplier relationship management. Ability to work closely with Legal, Finance and key business stakeholders to ensure compliant procurement activity. Exposure to business case development and governance processes, ideally within central government environments. Experience...

Assistant Director (Senior Manager) - Procurement - Operational Strategy - Strategy and Execution - EY-Parthenon At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The Opportunity At EY-Parthenon (EY-P), our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value - solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY's full spectrum of services, we've reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way. The Operational Strategy practice within EY-Parthenon provides clients with pragmatic,...

Senior Executive (Manager) - Procurement, Operational Strategy, Strategy and Execution, EY-Parthenon At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity At EY-Parthenon (EY-P), our unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value - solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. Benefiting from EY's full spectrum of services, we've reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, boards, private equity and governments every step of the way. The Operational Strategy practice within EY-Parthenon provides clients with pragmatic, results-oriented...

Category Manager An excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement and purchasing professional to join an award-winning, global packaging manufacturer with production facilities across Europe and South East Asia, managing a diverse category and product range while working with existing suppliers and sourcing new suppliers on a global basis. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Category Buyer, Senior Buyer, Sourcing Manager, Procurement Specialist, Commercial Buyer, Buyer, Supplier Relationship Manager, Category Lead   SALARY: Competitive + Benefits    LOCATION: Birmingham, West Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent   JOB OVERVIEW This is an exciting opportunity for a Category Manager to join an award-winning, global packaging manufacturer with production facilities across Europe and South East Asia, supplying food packaging...