Position : Engineering Buyer Location : Essex, Basildon, Brentowwd, Romford Sector : Engineering, manufacturing Qualifications : CIPS level 3 preferred Hybrid : 3 days in office, 2 days from home Salary : 35,000 - 39,000 Benefits : To be confirmed Other : Due to site location, own transport required Growing engineering services business. We are looking for people who are able to bring strategic thinking to a procurement and purchasing function ; this is not merely an order placing, transactional role. As well as managing a number of existing suppliers, you will be involved with assessing potential new suppliers for quality, cost and deliverable standards. Current spend is in the order of 80 million Experience of engineered products, precision machined components or very similar is highly desirable. This may be for a variety of industries including automotive, medical, aviation and aerospace, general manufacturing or similar. You will bring strong...

Position : Engineering Buyer Location : Essex, Basildon, Brentowwd, Romford Sector : Engineering, manufacturing Qualifications : CIPS level 3 preferred Hybrid : 3 days in office, 2 days from home Salary : 35,000 - 39,000 Benefits : To be confirmed Other : Due to site location, own transport required Growing engineering services business. We are looking for people who are able to bring strategic thinking to a procurement and purchasing function ; this is not merely an order placing, transactional role. As well as managing a number of existing suppliers, you will be involved with assessing potential new suppliers for quality, cost and deliverable standards. Current spend is in the order of 80 million Experience of engineered products, precision machined components or very similar is highly desirable. This may be for a variety of industries including automotive, medical, aviation and aerospace, general manufacturing or similar. You will bring strong...

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...

Reporting to the Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for supplier relationship management, sourcing activities, contract negotiation and management, supplier performance improvement, and cost reduction initiatives. Working closely with Procurement, Quality, Production, Programmes and Industrialisation teams, you will help drive supplier maturity, ensure contractual compliance, and deliver value across the supply chain Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision. Within the Landing Gears Integration Department, reporting to the Division's Commodity Manager - Machined Parts, you will structure, develop and manage the relationship with a group of suppliers...

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...

Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a growing engineering SME to recruit a Procurement Coordinator on a permanent basis, based at their offices in Bridgwater. This is a hands-on purchasing role supporting project delivery and day-to-day business operations. You will be responsible for sourcing goods and services, obtaining quotations, raising purchase orders, managing supplier relationships and expediting orders to ensure materials are available when required. The role would suit someone with previous procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience who is highly organised, commercially aware and enjoys working in a busy engineering environment. There is also an opportunity to develop into broader procurement and supply chain responsibilities as the business continues to grow. If you are a Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Administrator, Buyer or Supply Chain professional looking for your next opportunity, submit your CV today. Responsibilities and duties of the...

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...

Senior Buyer - 15 Month FTC Exclusive Opportunity Manufacturing 15 Month FTC with potential extension/perm 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 Senior Buyer 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...

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,...

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...

Purchasing Administrator - Immediate Start Location: Gatwick Salary: 30k - 33k (DOE) Job Type: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 5pm full time on site. Our client is looking to interview and start ASAP. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an organised and proactive Purchasing Administrator to join our client's busy purchasing team and support the smooth procurement of goods, materials, and services. The Role As a Purchasing Administrator , you will play a vital role in supporting the purchasing function by processing orders, liaising with suppliers, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the timely delivery of products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently. Maintain purchasing records, supplier information, and pricing databases. Monitor purchase orders and follow up...

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...

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...

Location: Coventry Hours: Full time Salary: Up to 43,000 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 Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship, fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry, combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Unipart's Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan, this exciting venture will scale rapidly from zero to over 200 team members within a four-month period, carrying potential to evolve into a standalone business. We are seeking a driven, commercially sharp Buyer to support strategic sourcing, New Product Introduction (NPI), and raw material/component procurement. Reporting to the Head of Purchasing, you will negotiate supplier terms, manage business system data, and secure continuity of supply across electrification...

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...

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...

Buyer Margate Manufacturing sector SAP MM, purchasing, planning and import/shipping experience needed. Join a global engineering business with excellent benefits, share scheme and private healthcare. Site-based role with flexible hours. Buyer Location: Margate 14 Month Contract Our client, a well-established global manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their supply chain team on a 14-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional with strong planning experience and SAP knowledge to play a key role in ensuring material availability and supplier performance. Why Join Our Client? Competitive benefits package 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension contribution Private medical cover Share scheme after one year Death in service benefit Cycle to work scheme Electric car scheme (following probation) Free parking Flexible working hours The Role You will...