Senior Commodity Buyer Location: Tonbridge Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced Senior Commodity Buyer to manage strategic sourcing activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity across key commodity categories. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement and RFQ processes Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements Source new suppliers and manage global supply risks Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) Deliver cost reduction and value engineering initiatives Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Planning Maintain ERP/MRP data and track commodity KPIs About You Proven procurement/buying experience in manufacturing or engineering Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Commercially driven with strong analytical ability ERP/MRP/SAP and advanced Excel skills CIPS...

Senior Commodity Buyer Location: Tonbridge Salary: Competitive + Benefits Job Type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced Senior Commodity Buyer to manage strategic sourcing activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will drive cost savings, supplier performance, and supply continuity across key commodity categories. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement and RFQ processes Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements Source new suppliers and manage global supply risks Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) Deliver cost reduction and value engineering initiatives Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Planning Maintain ERP/MRP data and track commodity KPIs About You Proven procurement/buying experience in manufacturing or engineering Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Commercially driven with strong analytical ability ERP/MRP/SAP and advanced Excel skills CIPS...

Estimating & Procurement Manager Location: Aylesford Salary: 40,000- 45,000 Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm We are recruiting an Estimating & Procurement Manager to join a well-established retail manufacturer on a permanent basis. This is a key leadership role, managing a team of three, overseeing accurate quotations, strategic purchasing, supplier relations, and providing data-driven reporting to support production and procurement decisions. What you'll do: Lead a small team, setting objectives, monitoring performance, and identifying training needs Prepare accurate job estimates for printed packaging products, factoring materials, machine use, labour, and customer requirements Develop and maintain pricing models aligned with company strategy and market benchmarks Oversee all purchasing activities for raw materials, outsourced services, and production supplies Negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and service targets are met Monitor supplier...

Estimating & Procurement Executive Location: Aylesford Salary: 30,000- 35,000 Hours: Full-time, Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm We are recruiting an Estimating & Procurement Executive to join a well-established retail manufacturer on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone with purchasing, estimating, or technical operations experience looking to take ownership of production procurement and supplier management in a dynamic environment. What you'll do: Prepare estimates for jobs and tenders in collaboration with Customer Service and internal teams Raise Works Orders, Purchase Orders, and maintain accurate production/job records in business management systems Source materials, consumables, and services while managing supplier relationships Track raw materials, consumables, and office stock; process purchase ledger invoices Monitor supplier performance through KPIs and regular reviews Liaise across Sales, QA, Logistics, Production, Planning, and Finance Support...

Join a successful Kent-based manufacturer as a Buyer, supporting smooth production through smart purchasing, supplier management, and cost-saving initiatives. Buyer Margate, Kent Salary: £40,000 DOE Monday Friday, 39 hours Permanent Looking to develop your procurement career with a respected and growing manufacturer? Our client is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their friendly and collaborative team, where your contribution will have a real impact on production performance and supplier relationships. What You ll Be Doing You ll play a key role in keeping production running smoothly by ensuring materials are delivered on time, at the right cost, and to the right quality. Responsibilities include: Raising and managing purchase and call-off orders Negotiating with suppliers to secure best value Managing production shortages and leading shortage reviews Preparing weekly KPI reports on supplier and order status Maintaining...

Estimating & Procurement Executive 35,000 Our client is currently recruiting an Estimating & Procurement Executive to join their busy team. This is the perfect opportunity for an individual looking to develop their current skill-set within a well established company. Main duties will include but will not be limited to: Receiving enquiries from Customer Service Executives and other internal departments and creating estimates for potential production jobs Raising purchase orders for materials, site consumables and items and services Raw Material and Consumable Stock Management Establishing and maintaining relationships with designated suppliers and business contacts Requirements: Previous estimating or procurement experience Previous experience working within a technical field, manufacturing or distribution desirable Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines An organised and...

Estimating & Procurement Executive 35,000 Our client is currently recruiting an Estimating & Procurement Executive to join their busy team. This is the perfect opportunity for an individual looking to develop their current skill-set within a well established company. Main duties will include but will not be limited to: Receiving enquiries from Customer Service Executives and other internal departments and creating estimates for potential production jobs Raising purchase orders for materials, site consumables and items and services Raw Material and Consumable Stock Management Establishing and maintaining relationships with designated suppliers and business contacts Requirements: Previous estimating or procurement experience Previous experience working within a technical field, manufacturing or distribution desirable Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines An organised and...