Location: Harwell, Quad Two, 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. Governments and private industry rely on us to create satellite‑based systems that provide trusted, anytime‑anywhere connectivity and positioning—helping care for our planet, manage its resources thoughtfully, and explore our Solar System with curiosity and purpose. We view space as a new horizon for collective progress, shaping a more sustainable life on Earth. As a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space partners with Telespazio through the Space Alliance to deliver a full suite of...

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...

Are you an experienced procurement support professional with experience of procurement, frameworks, and contracts? Do you have further extensive experience of public sector procurement and purchasing? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Procurement Coordinator. 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. The objective of the role will be to support the procurement team in the delivery procurement, new framework agreements, long-term contracts, and dynamic purchasing. Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements....

Are you an experienced procurement support professional with experience of procurement, frameworks, and contracts? Do you have further extensive experience of public sector procurement and purchasing? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Procurement Coordinator. 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. The objective of the role will be to support the procurement team in the delivery procurement, new framework agreements, long-term contracts, and dynamic purchasing. Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements, long term contracts, call off agreements, digital purchasing systems and public procurements....

Procurement Specialist Location: Warwick Contract: 6-month rolling contract Rate: 400 - 480 PAYE (depending on experience) Inside IR35 At Siemens Energy, procurement isn't just about buying parts-it's about shaping the future of energy. We're partnering with Siemens Energy to find a Strategic Procurement Specialist to join their Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Procurement Team. This is a high-impact role where you'll help build a competitive, transparent, and sustainable supply chain that supports the transition to affordable clean energy. Why This Role? This is more than procurement-it's strategy, innovation, and influence on a global scale. You'll work across international teams, lead supplier negotiations, and directly contribute to decarbonisation efforts in power generation. What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of key procurement activities, including: Developing and implementing commodity strategies across regional and non-pooled categories Leading...

Procurement Specialist Location: Warwick Contract: 6-month rolling contract Rate: 400 - 480 PAYE (depending on experience) Inside IR35 At Siemens Energy, procurement isn't just about buying parts-it's about shaping the future of energy. We're partnering with Siemens Energy to find a Strategic Procurement Specialist to join their Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Procurement Team. This is a high-impact role where you'll help build a competitive, transparent, and sustainable supply chain that supports the transition to affordable clean energy. Why This Role? This is more than procurement-it's strategy, innovation, and influence on a global scale. You'll work across international teams, lead supplier negotiations, and directly contribute to decarbonisation efforts in power generation. What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of key procurement activities, including: Developing and implementing commodity strategies across regional and non-pooled categories Leading...

Job Title: Purchasing Manager Location: Rotherham Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum Working Pattern: Full Time (40 hours per week, 8:30am - 5:30pm) Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for procurement? Do you have the skills to manage a significant purchasing portfolio? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our thriving client as their Purchasing Manager! About the Role: In this exciting position, you will oversee a 25 million spend and manage a 7 million inventory. Your mission? To ensure purchasing operations run smoothly and efficiently, while fostering strong relationships with our suppliers and leading a talented team. Key Responsibilities: Team Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate the purchasing team to prioritize tasks and tackle challenges effectively. Supplier Management: Build and maintain robust relationships with suppliers, including travel to UK-based partners and occasional international trips (3-4...

Job Title: Purchasing Manager Location: Rotherham Contract Type: Permanent Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum Working Pattern: Full Time (40 hours per week, 8:30am - 5:30pm) Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for procurement? Do you have the skills to manage a significant purchasing portfolio? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our thriving client as their Purchasing Manager! About the Role: In this exciting position, you will oversee a 25 million spend and manage a 7 million inventory. Your mission? To ensure purchasing operations run smoothly and efficiently, while fostering strong relationships with our suppliers and leading a talented team. Key Responsibilities: Team Management: Lead, mentor, and motivate the purchasing team to prioritize tasks and tackle challenges effectively. Supplier Management: Build and maintain robust relationships with suppliers, including travel to UK-based partners and occasional international trips (3-4...

At Future we are challenging our core supplier base to optimise cost without compromising on quality. This role will play a key part in categorising spend and executing cost-reduction initiatives through supplier consolidation and RFP support. What you'll be doing Reporting to the Head of Commercial Analysis, this role plays a vital part in identifying efficiency opportunities across the group's contractual base. This project aims to optimise spend through detailed review and application of successfully established procurement processes. Being able to manage large volumes of data from multiple sources and use that information to provide clear recommendations is a key part of the role, as is the ability to maintain a strong focus on the financial impact of consolidation and negotiation. Spend Analysis & Data Visualisation  Categorise all non-major business spend across departments to identify patterns and opportunities Contract Management & Tracking  Build and...

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a high-profile public sector organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with MCIPS accreditation and strong public sector procurement expertise to lead strategic procurement, manage complex contracts, and provide expert commercial advice across multiple categories. Job Title: Procurement Specialist Location: Oxfordshire (Hybrid - 60% office-based) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary/Pay Rate: Up to 48,000 per annum plus bonuses Working Hours: 37.5 per week In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and implementing strategic procurement policies, ensuring compliance with legislation, and guiding key commercial decisions. You will manage procurement and contract lifecycles, provide mentoring to junior staff, and support continuous improvement across the organisation's commercial operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead complex, high-risk...

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join a high-profile public sector organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with MCIPS accreditation and strong public sector procurement expertise to lead strategic procurement, manage complex contracts, and provide expert commercial advice across multiple categories. Job Title: Procurement Specialist Location: Oxfordshire (Hybrid - 60% office-based) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary/Pay Rate: Up to 48,000 per annum plus bonuses Working Hours: 37.5 per week In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and implementing strategic procurement policies, ensuring compliance with legislation, and guiding key commercial decisions. You will manage procurement and contract lifecycles, provide mentoring to junior staff, and support continuous improvement across the organisation's commercial operations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead complex, high-risk...

Job Title: Assistant Buyer Location: Basildon Contract Type: Permanent Salary: up to 33,000 per year DOE Job Type: Full-time Are you a proactive and commercially minded individual with a passion for the retail sector? Our client, an expanding business, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic team! This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of product development and range management, working closely with the Head Buyer. What You'll Do: As an Assistant Buyer, you will play a vital role in coordinating the buying critical path, ensuring that every product journey from design to shipment is seamless. Here's a glimpse into your key responsibilities: Critical Path & Supplier Management: Help monitor the product journey, ensuring suppliers meet deadlines and flagging any potential risks to the Head Buyer. Sample Ownership & Quality Control: Coordinate the sample process from start to finish, inspecting samples to ensure...

Job Title: Assistant Buyer Location: Basildon Contract Type: Permanent Salary: up to 33,000 per year DOE Job Type: Full-time Are you a proactive and commercially minded individual with a passion for the retail sector? Our client, an expanding business, is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join their dynamic team! This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of product development and range management, working closely with the Head Buyer. What You'll Do: As an Assistant Buyer, you will play a vital role in coordinating the buying critical path, ensuring that every product journey from design to shipment is seamless. Here's a glimpse into your key responsibilities: Critical Path & Supplier Management: Help monitor the product journey, ensuring suppliers meet deadlines and flagging any potential risks to the Head Buyer. Sample Ownership & Quality Control: Coordinate the sample process from start to finish, inspecting samples to ensure...