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...

Our Client a leader in the Aerospace Industry is looking for a proactive and commercially focused Commodity Buyer to join their Supply Chain team in Wolverhampton. This is an excellent opportunity for you to take ownership of supplier relationships, drive cost-saving initiatives, and support operational excellence across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring continuity of supply, improving supplier performance, and delivering commercial value. Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months with potential for longer! Location: Wolverhampton Pay Rate: 21.83 per hour Hours: 37 per week Monday to Friday - all onsite Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Commercial Management: Take full responsibility for the end-to-end procurement process from requisition to payment. Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner. Obtain competitive quotations and lead...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Strategic Buyer Cwmbran On-Site Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world. In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran, Wales. Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%. Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members. Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work 4 x Life Assurance Interactive benefits...

Job Vacancy - Buyer Location - Sheffield Salary - 30,000 - 35,000 Are you ready to take your procurement career to the next level? Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing industry with a fantastic people focussed culture, is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Buyer to join their vibrant Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in ensuring smooth operations and uninterrupted production! What You'll Be Doing: As a Buyer, you will take charge of a defined portfolio of suppliers, collaborating closely with various internal departments. Your responsibilities will include: Supplier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring effective oversight and performance management. Pricing Negotiation: Take ownership of supplier pricing by negotiating competitive rates, reviewing annual pricing updates, and understanding anticipated annual spend. Inventory Optimisation: Proactively manage...

Astute People's Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre who will be operating a brand new Energy from Waste Power Station. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. We are looking for a Technical Procurement Officer to join the Maintenance Teams support function on this brand new facility. As a Senior Purchaser (Technical Procurement Officer) you'll be responsible for overseeing the Procurement function on site. This includes collaborating with the Plant Management Team to ensure that all operational purchases of services, materials and equipment will be made in line with the wider business processes. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Technical Procurement Officer you will be responsible for: Develop and...

Astute People's Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre who will be operating a brand new Energy from Waste Power Station. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. We are looking for a Technical Procurement Officer to join the Maintenance Teams support function on this brand new facility. As a Senior Purchaser (Technical Procurement Officer) you'll be responsible for overseeing the Procurement function on site. This includes collaborating with the Plant Management Team to ensure that all operational purchases of services, materials and equipment will be made in line with the wider business processes. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Technical Procurement Officer you will be responsible for: Develop and...

Procurement Manager Location: Medway Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time We are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to take ownership of procurement activities across multiple construction projects. This is a key role responsible for managing subcontractor and supplier procurement, ensuring packages are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality and compliance standards. You will work closely with Commercial, Project and Site teams to deliver commercially successful projects and strengthen the supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end procurement process for subcontractor, consultant and supplier packages Manage procurement across multiple live and pre-construction projects Prepare and issue tender enquiries, analyse returns and produce comparisons Negotiate scope, rates, commercial terms and programme requirements Identify risks, gaps and exclusions prior to contract award Ensure procurement...

Job Type: Permanent Location: Halesowen, West Midlands Hours: 40 hours per week Competitive Salary & Benefits At Hayley Dexis we ve built-up our reputation over the course of the last five decades with stock, service and people at the core of everything we do. As we enter an exciting period of growth our 1300 people doing things the Hayley Way and delivering industry leading customer service are central to our success. We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, our people truly make the difference bringing energy, expertise, and passion that help us deliver outstanding service to our customers every single day. Due to expansion and to help fuel continued growth, we re excited to offer a brilliant opportunity for a Purchasing Manager with Fluid Power expertise to make a real impact based in Halesowen. About the role: The Purchasing Manager will lead and develop procurement across the fluid power product range, with responsibility for our largest...

Buyer Woodstock £32,000pa - £35,000pa plus bonus & benefits: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Buyer or Purchasing Coordinator to join a niche specialist manufacturer in the Woodstock area. This impressive company spun out of the University of Oxford and is a specialist in the design and manufacturing of innovative scientific instrumentation. In recent years they have moved into amazing offices and have invested heavily into the company & it's products. The successful Buyer will be joining a small Supply Chain team, whose remit is to ensure components and material availability meet their production requirements through effective purchasing, supplier management and inventory control, supporting the company's operational and commercial objectives. This Buyer role would suit someone who is in a Purchasing, Supply Chain or Materials Coordination role looking to gain mor experience in Buying. It would also suit someone who is in a Buying role, but wants...

Buyer Woodstock £32,000pa - £35,000pa plus bonus & benefits: An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Buyer or Purchasing Coordinator to join a niche specialist manufacturer in the Woodstock area. This impressive company spun out of the University of Oxford and is a specialist in the design and manufacturing of innovative scientific instrumentation. In recent years they have moved into amazing offices and have invested heavily into the company & it's products. The successful Buyer will be joining a small Supply Chain team, whose remit is to ensure components and material availability meet their production requirements through effective purchasing, supplier management and inventory control, supporting the company's operational and commercial objectives. This Buyer role would suit someone who is in a Purchasing, Supply Chain or Materials Coordination role looking to gain mor experience in Buying. It would also suit someone who is in a Buying role, but wants...

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Procurement Administrator Hybrid Telford 37hrs per week 2 Years Fixed Term Contract About Us Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers. Position Overview Reporting to Senior Procurement Manager, you will act as a point of contact in the Procurement team for purchasing requirements within the business, providing a high quality, professional administrative service to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring enquiries are efficiently and courteously handled. What you will be doing Obtain drawing packs Expedite and Load RFQ's and raise Purchase Orders Supplier Liaison / Expediting Review open orders, update the purchase order book. KPI generation Raise and track Concessions and Engineering Queries Maintain NDA and SAL database Maintain ECCD register Query resolution - supporting...

Finance & Purchasing Administrator (No finance experience required) The Role We are looking for a proactive and highly organised person to carry out the role of Finance & Purchasing Administrator in Immingham. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a positive working attitude who can work confidently on their own initiative while supporting the wider finance and procurement functions of the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of purchase ledger activities, supplier communications, payroll support and procurement administration within a fast-paced operational environment. The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business within the rail sector. You will become part of a supportive and hardworking team where your contribution is valued and where you will gain broad exposure across finance, purchasing and operational administration. Key...