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...

Procurement Manager Location: Remote (Home Based UK) Working Hours: This is a UK-based role supporting US stakeholders. Flexibility to accommodate US time zones is required from time to time, balanced with a flexible and outcome-focused approach to working hours. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We re looking for a proven and experienced Procurement Manager to join our established and growing branded merchandise provider operating within the US collegiate market. This is a UK-based role with a strong US focus, working primarily with US universities, campus stores, suppliers, and partners. The successful candidate will bring deep buying experience to a growing business in the university campus store space, where we drive customer engagement by delivering high-quality branded merchandise with passionate, world-class service. Reporting into senior leadership, the Procurement Manager will work closely with US-based store managers and retail operations teams to...

Procurement Manager Location: Remote (Home Based UK) Working Hours: This is a UK-based role supporting US stakeholders. Flexibility to accommodate US time zones is required from time to time, balanced with a flexible and outcome-focused approach to working hours. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We re looking for a proven and experienced Procurement Manager to join our established and growing branded merchandise provider operating within the US collegiate market. This is a UK-based role with a strong US focus, working primarily with US universities, campus stores, suppliers, and partners. The successful candidate will bring deep buying experience to a growing business in the university campus store space, where we drive customer engagement by delivering high-quality branded merchandise with passionate, world-class service. Reporting into senior leadership, the Procurement Manager will work closely with US-based store managers and retail operations teams to...

Shutdown Procurement Analyst Clydach, Swansea Contract until 31 December 2026 Full-Time Industrial / Manufacturing Introduction Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of its prestigious client, Vale Europe, for a Shutdown Procurement Analyst based at the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea. The Mond Nickel Refinery has been one of the world's leading nickel refineries for over 120 years. Vale is a global mining leader with operations across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the USA. This contract role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the successful delivery of major refinery shutdowns within a highly regulated industrial environment. The Role As a Shutdown Procurement Analyst, you will support planned refinery shutdowns by ensuring all materials, equipment, and services are procured safely, cost-effectively, and on schedule. You will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Shutdown Management, and suppliers, managing the full procurement...

Shutdown Procurement Analyst Clydach, Swansea Contract until 31 December 2026 Full-Time Industrial / Manufacturing Introduction Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of its prestigious client, Vale Europe, for a Shutdown Procurement Analyst based at the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea. The Mond Nickel Refinery has been one of the world's leading nickel refineries for over 120 years. Vale is a global mining leader with operations across the UK, Europe, Asia, and the USA. This contract role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the successful delivery of major refinery shutdowns within a highly regulated industrial environment. The Role As a Shutdown Procurement Analyst, you will support planned refinery shutdowns by ensuring all materials, equipment, and services are procured safely, cost-effectively, and on schedule. You will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Shutdown Management, and suppliers, managing the full procurement...

Leading manufacturer and supplier of Under Pressure Drilling, FlowStop Equipment and associated Pipeline Tooling supplied to the gas, water and construction industry are looking for a procurement administrator. Purpose of the Role The Procurement Administrator will provide accurate and efficient support to procurement and production activities. The role ensures purchasing, supplier communication, and goods-in processes are completed in line with company procedures. The successful candidate will help ensure parts, materials, and subcontract services are ordered, tracked, and received on time to support manufacturing operations or customer orders. This role requires strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accurate records. Key Responsibilities Purchasing and Order Processing Raise and process purchase orders accurately in line with company procedures Ensure correct pricing,...

£28,500 - £30,000 DOE Nottingham We're working with a well-established, creative business that produces beautiful printed products and gifts sold through inspiring retailers worldwide. Known for its strong values, inclusive culture and long-standing reputation for quality, this organisation is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join its Operations team to play a vital role in supporting the end-to-end purchasing and supply function for the business. You'll work closely with suppliers, print partners, and internal teams, supporting the Purchasing Lead to ensure purchase orders are raised correctly, stock levels are optimised, and deliveries for their retail clients are on track. If you are organised, detail-oriented, and process driven, and enjoy being the person who keeps everything moving behind the scenes, this could be a great fit. What You'll Be Doing: Purchasing & Supplier Support Raise purchase orders, ensuring all details, specs and controls are in...

Procurement Admin Oldham Up to £29,000 depending on experience 24 day holiday Hybrid working after probation 9am - 5pm Our client, a leading organisation in the construction sector, is looking for a dynamic Procurement Admin to join their team in Oldham! This is an exciting opportunity to provide vital procurement and administrative support that ensures projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and punctually. What You'll Be Doing: As a Procurement Admin, you will play a key role in supporting the Contract Managers and Project Managers across various projects. Your responsibilities will include: Managing Communication: Handle incoming telephone calls professionally and courteously. Facilities Administration: Oversee the company's facilities and maintain smooth operations. Equipment Management: Facilitate hires and off-hires of plant and equipment, ensuring optimal usage. Supplier Liaison: Work with hire companies and suppliers to ensure...

EMEA Category Specialist - Construction, Facilities & Property (EMEA) DS Smith Here at DS Smith, we are looking for a proactive and delivery-focused EMEA Procurement Category Specialist to support the procurement of Construction, Facilities & Property services across our EMEA operations. About the role Reporting to the EMEA Category Manager for Construction, Facilities and Property, you will play a key role in delivering sourcing activity, supporting site and project teams, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring procurement processes are followed effectively across the Construction, Facilities & Property category. This category covers a wide range of services including Property Rental, Office & Site Costs, Hard & Soft FM services, and Construction-related labour, materials, contractors, equipment, and project resources. You will help drive value, ensure compliance, support sustainability objectives, and work closely with stakeholders to...

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given. AWE is an organisation with a unique and vital purpose: protecting the UK through world-class nuclear science and technology. By joining our team as a Senior Procurement Manager, you’ll help deliver the infrastructure and facilities that enable this mission, by managing new complex construction, site infrastructure improvements, and asset replacement, refurbishment, and demolition Procurements. Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. Occasional travel to Aldermaston and Burghfield sites. Package: From £63,270 up to £80,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your...

New Job Opportunity Job:  Procurement Manager Location:  Northamptonshire Type:   Hybrid / Full Time / Permanent / 37.50 hours per week Salary: From £45k per annum This role requires you to work in our HO in Northampton a minimum of 1-2 days per week Closing Date 30/3/26 or sooner if the right candidate is offered Purpose of Role: Leading Procurement categories, working with business stakeholders to develop long term strategies to deliver quality, value, and service. Through category management develop strong supplier relationships to deliver innovation, compliance, cost benefits and mitigate risk.  Build strong and meaningful stakeholder and supplier relationships to drive high performance of the 3rd party supply base to maximise quality, value and standards within our business. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Provide leadership to the business on all procurement related activity within portfolio Develop and implement category strategies...

Logistics & Purchasing Assistant Location: Birmingham - Hybrid - 2 days WFH and 3 days office Job Type: Full-time About the Role My client a growing B2B Technology distributor based in Birmingham are looking for a highly organised and proactive Logistics & Purchasing Assistant to support smooth day to day operations across logistics, purchasing, customer service, and supplier management. In this role, you'll be a key link between customers, suppliers, couriers, and internal teams - helping to keep operations on track, documents accurate, and queries resolved efficiently. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem solving, and have excellent communication skills, this is a great opportunity to develop within a busy and collaborative operations team. Key Responsibilities Manage the customer returns inbox and process all new and existing returns Arrange collections, complete customs documentation, provide customer updates, and issue credit notes Track...

Logistics & Purchasing Assistant Location: Birmingham - Hybrid - 2 days WFH and 3 days office Job Type: Full-time About the Role My client a growing B2B Technology distributor based in Birmingham are looking for a highly organised and proactive Logistics & Purchasing Assistant to support smooth day to day operations across logistics, purchasing, customer service, and supplier management. In this role, you'll be a key link between customers, suppliers, couriers, and internal teams - helping to keep operations on track, documents accurate, and queries resolved efficiently. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem solving, and have excellent communication skills, this is a great opportunity to develop within a busy and collaborative operations team. Key Responsibilities Manage the customer returns inbox and process all new and existing returns Arrange collections, complete customs documentation, provide customer updates, and issue credit notes Track...

We are seeking a motivated Buyer to join a highly successful Purchasing team, supporting the smooth and efficient supply of materials, components, and services required for production. In this role, you will manage sourcing and purchasing activities, negotiate with suppliers, and help secure the best balance of cost, quality, and delivery. You'll also monitor stock levels, raise purchase orders, track deliveries, and contribute to supplier performance management while working closely with internal teams. Key responsibilities include: Managing day-to-day purchasing activity Negotiating with suppliers and identifying cost-saving opportunities Raising and tracking purchase orders and deliveries Monitoring inventory to support production needs Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships Resolving issues relating to quality, pricing, and supply Supporting supplier reviews and reporting Collaborating with production and warehouse teams Ensuring compliance with...

Procurement Admin Oldham Up to 29,000 depending on experience 24 day holiday Hybrid working after probation 9am - 5pm Our client, a leading organisation in the construction sector, is looking for a dynamic Procurement Admin to join their team in Oldham! This is an exciting opportunity to provide vital procurement and administrative support that ensures projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and punctually. What You'll Be Doing: As a Procurement Admin, you will play a key role in supporting the Contract Managers and Project Managers across various projects. Your responsibilities will include: Managing Communication: Handle incoming telephone calls professionally and courteously. Facilities Administration: Oversee the company's facilities and maintain smooth operations. Equipment Management: Facilitate hires and off-hires of plant and equipment, ensuring optimal usage. Supplier Liaison: Work with hire companies and suppliers to...

Stores & Procurement Coordinator 30-33K Aldershot Stores & Procurement Coordinator urgently required for a leading manufacturing business based in Aldershot, This is an excellent opportunity for an all rounder! The role is very varied and will require someone with both the experience within procurement and also the hands on stores duties aswell including the heavy lifting, FLT operation, stock checks etc. This role is to support the efficient operation of both the Stores and Procurement functions by managing material flow, raising and processing purchase orders, and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Ensuring materials availability, stock accuracy, and timely purchasing to support production demands, You will be a key component to the business and will be required to Respond to internal and external queries relating to materials and purchasing. Stores & Materials Responsibilities: Receive, inspect, and book in raw materials, ensuring...

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:...

Weekend Buyer (Seasonal) Key Responsibilities: Monitor and manage the office purchasing system, ensuring orders are placed and discounts are negotiated where possible. Establish and maintain relationships with store staff and managers to improve sourcing efficiency. Source items directly from stores to expedite order fulfilment, particularly for urgent client requests. Ensure timely and accurate receipt of orders in good condition. Keep up to date with market trends, discontinued and unavailable items. Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Optimise bulk purchases for cost-effectiveness. Track and resolve outstanding orders, including searching for items in less accessible shops. Maintain a log of stores that stock frequently purchased items. Receive deliveries, verify their accuracy, and organise safe packaging and shipping. Coordinate the safe packing and shipment of items, including handling hazardous materials as necessary....

Buyer (Seasonal) Key Responsibilities: Monitor and manage the office purchasing system, ensuring orders are placed and discounts are negotiated where possible. Establish and maintain relationships with store staff and managers to improve sourcing efficiency. Source items directly from stores to expedite order fulfilment, particularly for urgent client requests. Ensure timely and accurate receipt of orders in good condition. Keep up to date with market trends, discontinued and unavailable items. Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Optimise bulk purchases for cost-effectiveness. Track and resolve outstanding orders, including searching for items in less accessible shops. Maintain a log of stores that stock frequently purchased items. Receive deliveries, verify their accuracy, and organise safe packaging and shipping. Coordinate the safe packing and shipment of items, including handling hazardous materials as necessary. Assist in...

Are you an excellent communicator with a talent for building relationships and securing long-term contracts for property procurement We're looking for proactive Property Procurement Officers to join our client and play a key role in sourcing and procuring properties in line with our values and compliance standards. Needed to work in the areas of London, Milton Keynes (inc Luton and Bedford), Brighton & South Coast, Mid Wales, South East/East of England or North Wiltshire This is varied and dynamic role, where you'll manage your own caseload, travel to meet stakeholders in your allocated area, building relationships with prospective & existing clients, sourcing properties for the organisation to procure for long term contracts and carry out essential procurement administration. You'll work closely with internal teams, local authorities, and external partners to ensure all property acquisitions meet both business objectives and legal requirements. Key Responsibilities:...