Are you ready to drive excellence within the supply chain of a large global manufacturer? We are seeking a dynamic procurement professional to join a world-class facility in Peterlee that is at the literal "cutting edge" of production and technology. Whether you are a seasoned expert in managing complex supplier portfolios or a specialist in New Product Introduction (NPI), this is your chance to work on large-scale truck programs and help deliver the next generation of yellow goods. If you thrive on variety, technical challenges, and collaborating across global teams, your next career move starts here. Hours: 36.5 hours per week. Mon-Thu: 08:00 - 16:30. Fri: 08:00 - 12:30. Pay: 21 - 27 per hour (PAYE, dependent on experience) Focus : Supporting a lean, resilient material flow from source to dock for existing large truck programs. Working at the leading edge of production, specifically supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. What You'll Do Drive Efficiency :...

Job Title: Purchasing and Facilities Coordinator Location: Aylesbury (Office-based) Contract Details: Full-time, Maternity Cover - Minimum 12 months Start date: June 2026 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (1 hour lunch) 35 hours per week Salary: £28,000 per annum Benefits & Perks: Annual bonus aligned to individual and company performance 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days for Christmas shutdown (28 days total) + bank holidays Holiday buy scheme (up to 31 days total) Holiday sell scheme (up to 3 days per year) Company sick pay scheme Laptop and mobile phone Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution (after qualifying period) Private medical cover (opt-in after qualifying period) Death in service insurance Corporate eye care Corporate flu vaccination programme (optional) Structured company training and development programme Perkbox membership for discounts and rewards Regular company events Responsibilities: Deliver...

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the...

Job Title: Purchasing and Facilities Coordinator Location: Aylesbury (Office-based) Contract Details: Full-time, Maternity Cover - Minimum 12 months Start date: June 2026 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm (1 hour lunch) 35 hours per week Salary: 28,000 per annum Benefits & Perks: Annual bonus aligned to individual and company performance 25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days for Christmas shutdown (28 days total) + bank holidays Holiday buy scheme (up to 31 days total) Holiday sell scheme (up to 3 days per year) Company sick pay scheme Laptop and mobile phone Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution (after qualifying period) Private medical cover (opt-in after qualifying period) Death in service insurance Corporate eye care Corporate flu vaccination programme (optional) Structured company training and development programme Perkbox membership for discounts and rewards Regular company events Responsibilities: Deliver...

Procurement Planner Derby up to £35,000 Permanent The Opportunity Are you a proactive Procurement professional who enjoys the challenge of "chasing the data" and keeping a busy production line moving? A leading rail specialist in Derby is looking for a Procurement Planner to join them at a critical point in their growth. This is a high-visibility role where you will serve as the Single Point of Contact for a major production area. Beyond the day-to-day buying, you will play a key role in transitioning the business from manual spreadsheets to a structured MRP environment. If you want a role where you can put your own stamp on processes and be supported with CIPS sponsorship, this is a fantastic career move. Responsibilities: Serve as the focal point for the Bogie production area, coordinating material requirements between procurement and operations. Analyse project status and MRP data to identify material gaps, lead times, and potential risks to delivery. Raise...

Procurement Planner Derby up to £35,000 Permanent The Opportunity Are you a proactive Procurement professional who enjoys the challenge of "chasing the data" and keeping a busy production line moving? A leading rail specialist in Derby is looking for a Procurement Planner to join them at a critical point in their growth. This is a high-visibility role where you will serve as the Single Point of Contact for a major production area. Beyond the day-to-day buying, you will play a key role in transitioning the business from manual spreadsheets to a structured MRP environment. If you want a role where you can put your own stamp on processes and be supported with CIPS sponsorship, this is a fantastic career move. Responsibilities: Serve as the focal point for the Bogie production area, coordinating material requirements between procurement and operations. Analyse project status and MRP data to identify material gaps, lead times, and potential risks to delivery. Raise...

Job Title: Buyer Location: Initially based at the Poole site , then moving with the factory to: 1 Viscount Road, Aviation Business Park, Bournemouth Airport, BH23 6BU Contract Details: Temporary contract - 9 months Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Standard office hours Salary: £16.00 - £20.00 per hour (dependent on experience) About Our Client: Our client is a well-established organisation within the manufacturing and production sector , operating in a fast-paced and quality-driven environment. They are currently undergoing an exciting period of change, including a factory relocation to a modern site near Bournemouth Airport, creating opportunities to be involved in key operational and supply chain improvements. Benefits & Perks: Competitive hourly rate Opportunity to support a major factory transition Collaborative and supportive team environment Exposure to innovative manufacturing projects Professional development and learning...

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Buyer to play a key role in ensuring the timely, cost-effective procurement of goods and services that keep production running smoothly. You'll support both day-to-day supply chain operations and long-term strategic procurement initiatives that underpin an ambitious growth plan. Client Details Our client is a long-established engineering specialist with experience delivering high-integrity products for critical, high-performance environments. They are a profitable, growing business with a strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and flexible working to help their people thrive. Description Manage general purchasing activities and maintain accurate data within the ERP system. Raise and administer purchase orders aligned with MRP requirements, ensuring lead times, quality standards and best total cost are achieved. Issue RFQs/RFIs/RFPs to create competitive sourcing options and support informed procurement decisions. Identify...

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: Buyer Location: Initially based at the Poole site , then moving with the factory to: 1 Viscount Road, Aviation Business Park, Bournemouth Airport, BH23 6BU Contract Details: Temporary contract - 9 months Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Standard office hours Salary: 16.00 - 20.00 per hour (dependent on experience) About Our Client: Our client is a well-established organisation within the manufacturing and production sector , operating in a fast-paced and quality-driven environment. They are currently undergoing an exciting period of change, including a factory relocation to a modern site near Bournemouth Airport, creating opportunities to be involved in key operational and supply chain improvements. Benefits & Perks: Competitive hourly rate Opportunity to support a major factory transition Collaborative and supportive team environment Exposure to innovative manufacturing projects Professional development and...

Job Title: Buyer Location: Initially based at the Poole site , then moving with the factory to: 1 Viscount Road, Aviation Business Park, Bournemouth Airport, BH23 6BU Contract Details: Temporary contract - 9 months Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Standard office hours Salary: 16.00 - 20.00 per hour (dependent on experience) About Our Client: Our client is a well-established organisation within the manufacturing and production sector , operating in a fast-paced and quality-driven environment. They are currently undergoing an exciting period of change, including a factory relocation to a modern site near Bournemouth Airport, creating opportunities to be involved in key operational and supply chain improvements. Benefits & Perks: Competitive hourly rate Opportunity to support a major factory transition Collaborative and supportive team environment Exposure to innovative manufacturing projects Professional development 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...

Indirect Buyer Abingdon 6-month contract £26 per hour PAYE or £33 Umbrella: A specialist high-tech manufacturer based in the Abingdon area is looking to recruit a temporary Indirect Buyer on a 6-month contract which could go temp to perm . Our client is global manufacturer and as they go through an exciting period of change, they are looking for an Indirect Buyer with Services and Utilities experience, to help them review, collate and document all of their current spends and help implement a way of tracking the spend and renewal dates for contracts. The successful Indirect Buyer Educated to or performing at graduate calibre, or demonstrable track record of success in a purchasing environment (3+ years experience) In process of gaining CIPS qualifications preferable Experience working in a similar Indirect Buying role Competent at handling supplier contracts, MRP, negotiation and supplier relationship management Able to efficiently manage competing priorities...

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...

Indirect Buyer Abingdon 6-month contract £26 per hour PAYE or £33 Umbrella: A specialist high-tech manufacturer based in the Abingdon area is looking to recruit a temporary Indirect Buyer on a 6-month contract which could go temp to perm . Our client is global manufacturer and as they go through an exciting period of change, they are looking for an Indirect Buyer with Services and Utilities experience, to help them review, collate and document all of their current spends and help implement a way of tracking the spend and renewal dates for contracts. The successful Indirect Buyer Educated to or performing at graduate calibre, or demonstrable track record of success in a purchasing environment (3+ years experience) In process of gaining CIPS qualifications preferable Experience working in a similar Indirect Buying role Competent at handling supplier contracts, MRP, negotiation and supplier relationship management Able to efficiently manage competing priorities...

Purchasing Manager - Direct Procurement The Role A great opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead direct purchasing across two sites. You'll oversee materials teams, strengthen supplier performance, and drive cost and process improvements that support business growth. Why Apply A high-impact role with real ownership, offering the chance to drive improvements, influence strategy, and make a measurable difference across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop site-based materials teams Improve procurement processes and ensure consistency Manage supplier relationships, performance, and negotiations Identify and deliver cost-saving and efficiency opportunities Support stock management and new product introduction Work closely with internal stakeholders across operations and sales About You Proven experience in procurement, ideally within manufacturing Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Confident working with...

Purchasing Manager - Direct Procurement The Role A great opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead direct purchasing across two sites. You'll oversee materials teams, strengthen supplier performance, and drive cost and process improvements that support business growth. Why Apply A high-impact role with real ownership, offering the chance to drive improvements, influence strategy, and make a measurable difference across the business. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop site-based materials teams Improve procurement processes and ensure consistency Manage supplier relationships, performance, and negotiations Identify and deliver cost-saving and efficiency opportunities Support stock management and new product introduction Work closely with internal stakeholders across operations and sales About You Proven experience in procurement, ideally within manufacturing Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills Confident working with...

Position: Head Buyer Location: West Yorkshire Salary: 45K- 50K Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Buyer to manage the end-to-end procurement of goods and services. This role is critical in ensuring engineering requirements are accurately communicated, purchase orders are effectively managed, and supplier performance supports the delivery demands of a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring all engineering specifications and requirements are clearly defined and fully authorised. Coordinate closely with suppliers to expedite deliveries, track progress, and provide timely updates to internal stakeholders. Resolve non-conformances quickly and effectively to minimise disruption to operations. Review and validate supplier commercial terms, including payment terms, delivery conditions, and contractual obligations, ensuring alignment with company standards. Lead tender...

Buyer Location: Bristol Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 (DOE) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (core hours 9:00am - 4:00pm) Flexible/Hybrid Working: Available following successful completion of probation The Opportunity Robert Half LTD are working with an established and growing manufacturing business who are seeking a Buyer to join its Manufacturing and Quality team. This is a varied role within a collaborative, small-team environment, offering the opportunity to take ownership of purchasing activities while contributing to continuous improvement across the supply chain. Key Responsibilities Raise purchase orders and manage sales returns Monitor and chase supplier deliveries, updating systems with any changes Produce quarterly supplier performance reports covering delivery and quality metrics Issue RFQs, evaluate supplier quotations, and recommend best-value options considering cost, lead time, and supplier...