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...

Buyer Location: Exeter area Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 + benefits Permanent Monday to Friday Early finish on Fridays Butler Rose is delighted to be working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business to recruit a Buyer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within procurement, offering clear progression pathways and exposure to a fast-paced, technically driven environment. The Role As Buyer, you will take responsibility for managing the procurement of materials, components, and services required to support ongoing production and future projects. The role combines commercial negotiation, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure cost-effective and reliable supply. You will play a key part in maintaining supply chain performance, supporting new product launches, and driving continuous improvement across the supplier base. Key Responsibilities Identify and onboard new suppliers, assessing...

Operational Buyer Location: Warwick (Hybrid arrangement) Contract Length: 12-month contract (Possible Extension) Pay Rate: 350 per day Via Umbrella (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We're supporting a leading global organisation within the engineering and manufacturing space who are looking to appoint an Operational Buyer on an initial 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a fast-paced, high-impact procurement role, where you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of procurement operations while also driving improvements across supplier performance, cost, and process efficiency. You'll be joining a complex, global environment where your ability to manage volume, analyse data, and solve problems proactively will be highly valued. Key Responsibilities As Operational Buyer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities across a busy and complex business unit, including: Managing a high-volume procurement...

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...

Procurement & Costing Coordinator We are working with a global manufacturing organisation in the Ramsgate area who are looking to employ an Estimator/Buyer to support with the purchasing of materials, create costings based on sales requirements and to provide administrative support to the operations team. The role Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotations Raising of POs, and PRs Generation of RFIs and RFQs. Creation of manufacturing estimates for Sales and Engineering Assist with supplier selection. Work with Quality on vendor performance. Resolution of invoice queries. New suppliers liaison - pricing, delivery and capability. Preparation of purchasing Reports. Analysis of quotations and preparation of comparative analysis. Supplier performance monitoring data preparation. Order progression. Import clearance. About you Must possess sound Commercial awareness Experience within an Engineering Procurement environment. Knowledge of engineering...

Procurement & Costing Coordinator We are working with a global manufacturing organisation in the Ramsgate area who are looking to employ an Estimator/Buyer to support with the purchasing of materials, create costings based on sales requirements and to provide administrative support to the operations team. The role Communicate with suppliers to obtain quotations Raising of POs, and PRs Generation of RFIs and RFQs. Creation of manufacturing estimates for Sales and Engineering Assist with supplier selection. Work with Quality on vendor performance. Resolution of invoice queries. New suppliers liaison - pricing, delivery and capability. Preparation of purchasing Reports. Analysis of quotations and preparation of comparative analysis. Supplier performance monitoring data preparation. Order progression. Import clearance. About you Must possess sound Commercial awareness Experience within an Engineering Procurement environment. Knowledge of engineering...

Bolton Are you passionate about executing and managing critical and complex supplier subcontracts? Do you have experience of providing work collaboratively with UK and/or international suppliers whilst protecting the commercial position? Salary : Circa £ 48,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave:...

Are you ready to take your procurement expertise to new heights? Join our client, a leader in the Aerospace industry, as an Indirect Buyer and play a pivotal role in sourcing and managing indirect goods and services. If you're passionate about strategic procurement and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months ongoing Location: Wolverhampton Pay Rate: 21.83 per hour Hours: 37 per week Monday to Friday - all onsite Role Overview: As an Indirect Buyer, you'll be responsible for the end-to-end procurement process across Facilities Management (FM), Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO), and Capital Expenditure (Capex). This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with policies, robust sourcing strategies, and effective supplier management. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Sourcing & Compliance: - Execute sourcing activities in alignment with procurement policies. - Lead RFQ/RFP processes...