Astute's Nuclear team is partnering with a growing engineering SME to recruit a Procurement Coordinator on a permanent basis, based at their offices in Bridgwater. This is a hands-on purchasing role supporting project delivery and day-to-day business operations. You will be responsible for sourcing goods and services, obtaining quotations, raising purchase orders, managing supplier relationships and expediting orders to ensure materials are available when required. The role would suit someone with previous procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience who is highly organised, commercially aware and enjoys working in a busy engineering environment. There is also an opportunity to develop into broader procurement and supply chain responsibilities as the business continues to grow. If you are a Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Administrator, Buyer or Supply Chain professional looking for your next opportunity, submit your CV today. Responsibilities and duties of the...

Key Responsibilities Procurement Planning & Delivery Support the development and maintenance of procurement plans aligned with programme schedules and budget requirements. Assist with the implementation of sourcing strategies to support programme delivery. Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely supply of goods and services. Source ad hoc requirements and manage purchase requisitions. Supplier & Contract Management Support supplier identification, prequalification and evaluation activities. Coordinate supplier onboarding processes, including confidentiality agreements and commercial terms. Prepare supplier performance data and support supplier development initiatives. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply, innovation and value creation. Assist with the development and monitoring of supplier performance measures. Support contract award processes and contract administration activities. Coordinate...

Key Responsibilities Procurement Planning & Delivery Support the development and maintenance of procurement plans aligned with programme schedules and budget requirements. Assist with the implementation of sourcing strategies to support programme delivery. Coordinate procurement activities to ensure timely supply of goods and services. Source ad hoc requirements and manage purchase requisitions. Supplier & Contract Management Support supplier identification, prequalification and evaluation activities. Coordinate supplier onboarding processes, including confidentiality agreements and commercial terms. Prepare supplier performance data and support supplier development initiatives. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply, innovation and value creation. Assist with the development and monitoring of supplier performance measures. Support contract award processes and contract administration activities. Coordinate...

Procurement Officer / Buyer Take ownership of end-to-end procurement, supplier relationships and commercial negotiations in a varied role combining purchasing, client service, process ownership and target-driven performance. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Coordinator, Purchasing Coordinator, Procurement Administrator, Purchasing Administrator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Commercial Buyer, Procurement Manager A bonus of up to £6,000 rewards performance against targets.   SALARY: £36,000 to £42,000 per annum with bonus up to £6,000 per annum + Benefits        LOCATION: Hybrid / London (E1) – 3 Days in the Office per week with the remainder working from home. JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent   JOB OVERVIEW This is an opportunity to take ownership of procurement activity while building strong supplier and internal stakeholder relationships. The...

Location: Trax Park, Doncaster Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Salary: 30,000 per annum plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme About the Role: As a Junior Buyer, you will manage a portfolio of suppliers and support the Category Manager to ensure effective supply chain performance. You will take ownership of critical master data maintenance, handle purchase requisitions (Preqs) and quotes, and execute key transactional activities to keep procurement operations moving smoothly. As part of your key responsibilities, you'll: Manage and process purchase requisitions (Preqs) in a timely manner to maintain operational efficiency. Oversee quote management by obtaining and evaluating competitive supplier quotes. Resolve invoice queries promptly to ensure accurate financial processing and strong supplier relationships. Address and...

Location: Trax Park, Doncaster Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Salary: 30,000 per annum plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme About the Role: As a Junior Buyer, you will manage a portfolio of suppliers and support the Category Manager to ensure effective supply chain performance. You will take ownership of critical master data maintenance, handle purchase requisitions (Preqs) and quotes, and execute key transactional activities to keep procurement operations moving smoothly. As part of your key responsibilities, you'll: Manage and process purchase requisitions (Preqs) in a timely manner to maintain operational efficiency. Oversee quote management by obtaining and evaluating competitive supplier quotes. Resolve invoice queries promptly to ensure accurate financial processing and strong supplier relationships. Address and...

Buyer / Procurement Officer Join a growing, profitable manufacturer in a varied purchasing role where you can help strengthen supply continuity, supplier performance and procurement efficiency while working closely with the Purchasing Manager and teams across the business. This role is officially known as a Buyer. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Purchasing Officer, Procurement Specialist, Purchaser, Sourcing Buyer, Purchasing Coordinator, Procurement Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Purchasing Specialist The benefits package includes a company incentive scheme, a salary sacrifice pension with 7.5% employer contributions, Westfield Health Scheme membership, flexi-time and free on-site parking.   SALARY: Competitive (depending on experience and qualifications) + Benefits LOCATION: Hope Valley, Derbyshire JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37.5 hours per...

Purchasing Coordinator Ref: BCR/JP/32554 Birmingham 30,000 - 33,000 (Dependent on Experience) Bell Cornwall Recruitment is looking for a highly organised and proactive Purchasing Coordinator to join an established manufacturing business in Birmingham. This is a great opportunity for a strong administrator with previous experience within a manufacturing environment who is confident working with suppliers, systems and detailed information. Purchasing Coordinator Responsibilities: Managing supplier orders, quotations and delivery schedules Raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate records Updating ERP/MRP systems and monitoring material requirements Liaising with suppliers regarding deliveries, pricing and issues Supporting stock control, logistics and purchasing administration Ideal Candidate: MUST have previous administration experience within a manufacturing environment Exceptional organisation, accuracy and attention to detail Confident using...

Location: Coventry Hours: Full time Salary: Up to 43,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme About the Role Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship, fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry, combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Unipart's Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan, this exciting venture will scale rapidly from zero to over 200 team members within a four-month period, carrying potential to evolve into a standalone business. We are seeking a driven, commercially sharp Buyer to support strategic sourcing, New Product Introduction (NPI), and raw material/component procurement. Reporting to the Head of Purchasing, you will negotiate supplier terms, manage business system data, and secure continuity of supply across electrification...

The McLaren Automotive Purchasing Department is an exciting yet demanding, fast paced and commercially driven environment. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Commodity Buyer is responsible for negotiating and completing supplier contracts within assigned commodity groups (Electric Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, Exterior, Interior, Powertrain, Body in White and Carbon). The role involves leading sourcing activities and developing supplier strategies in collaboration with Engineering and Supplier Quality, ensuring McLaren leverages the best technology, cost, and quality for the future of the company. Please note we also consider candidates in Bicester and Woking Current roles-: We are currently hiring for the below commodities: Powertrain Electrical Software & Controls Interiors Exteriors Body in White What You'll Do The Commodity Buyer is accountable for the following key activities: • Negotiate and finalize production supplier contracts...

Are you an experienced Buyer or Planner within a manufacturing environment? Do you have strong SAP MM knowledge and experience managing supplier relationships, inventory, and production planning? Are you confident coordinating international shipments, negotiating with suppliers and ensuring materials arrive on time to support production? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're currently recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturer who would like to recruit an experienced Buyer / Planner to join their procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the efficient supply of components and materials required to support a busy manufacturing operation. Working closely with suppliers across the UK and overseas, you will take ownership of a portfolio of products and vendors, managing everything from purchasing and planning through to expediting, supplier performance, logistics and inventory management. Please find all the details below:...

Are you an experienced Buyer or Planner within a manufacturing environment? Do you have strong SAP MM knowledge and experience managing supplier relationships, inventory, and production planning? Are you confident coordinating international shipments, negotiating with suppliers and ensuring materials arrive on time to support production? If so, we'd love to hear from you. We're currently recruiting on behalf of a global manufacturer who would like to recruit an experienced Buyer / Planner to join their procurement team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the efficient supply of components and materials required to support a busy manufacturing operation. Working closely with suppliers across the UK and overseas, you will take ownership of a portfolio of products and vendors, managing everything from purchasing and planning through to expediting, supplier performance, logistics and inventory management. Please find all the details below:...

This European Lead Buyer role is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in York, supporting procurement activity across multiple European entities. The role will focus on strategic sourcing, supplier management, procurement governance and cost optimisation across markets including the UK, Netherlands, Nordics and Poland. The European Lead Buyer will play a key role in developing a more coordinated, value-led procurement function across Europe. Working closely with the Group Procurement Director, senior leaders and local business teams, this role will help drive stronger supplier performance, improved procurement processes and measurable commercial value. This position is suited to someone with strong procurement experience across indirect categories, multi-country sourcing, stakeholder engagement and supplier performance management. French language skills would be a strong advantage due to close alignment with the wider group procurement function, although this is not essential....

Buyer Margate Manufacturing sector SAP MM, purchasing, planning and import/shipping experience needed. Join a global engineering business with excellent benefits, share scheme and private healthcare. Site-based role with flexible hours. Buyer Location: Margate 14 Month Contract Our client, a well-established global manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their supply chain team on a 14-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a purchasing professional with strong planning experience and SAP knowledge to play a key role in ensuring material availability and supplier performance. Why Join Our Client? Competitive benefits package 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension contribution Private medical cover Share scheme after one year Death in service benefit Cycle to work scheme Electric car scheme (following probation) Free parking Flexible working hours The Role You will...

NPD, Branding & Purchasing Administrator Do you have experience in product development, NPD, buying, or bringing consumer products from concept through to launch? Location: Sutton Salary: 30-32k Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday. An exciting opportunity to join a growing consumer products business developing innovative products from concept through to launch. The ideal candidate will be passionate about product innovation, highly organised, and commercially aware. You will manage multiple development projects, coordinate suppliers, maintain product information, and ensure all products are launch-ready while keeping projects on track. Key Responsibilities Support the development of new products from concept through to launch. Research market trends, competitor activity, and emerging product opportunities. Create product concepts, mood boards, and presentations to support new product initiatives. Coordinate the product sample development process,...

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a skilled Technical Buyer to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to engineering procurement while leveraging your expertise in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about procurement and have an engineering background, this role could be the perfect fit for you! Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months with potential to be extended Location: Wolverhampton Pay Rate: 30 - 35.00 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday early finish and working from home on Fridays! Key Responsibilities: Manage SAP updates and ensure accurate data entry. Conduct Line Of Balance reviews to assess supplier performance and procurement strategy. Undertake supplier visits to foster strong relationships and ensure compliance with quality standards. Oversee Procurement of Assembly Parts Facilitate the procurement of finished goods Handle the indirect...

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a skilled Technical Buyer to join their dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to engineering procurement while leveraging your expertise in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about procurement and have an engineering background, this role could be the perfect fit for you! Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months with potential to be extended Location: Wolverhampton Pay Rate: 30 - 35.00 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday early finish and working from home on Fridays! Key Responsibilities: Manage SAP updates and ensure accurate data entry. Conduct Line Of Balance reviews to assess supplier performance and procurement strategy. Undertake supplier visits to foster strong relationships and ensure compliance with quality standards. Oversee Procurement of Assembly Parts Facilitate the procurement of finished goods Handle the indirect...