Purchasing Assistant (Temporary - 3 Months) Location: Dover Job Type: Temporary (3 months) Salary: Competitive hourly rate Start Date: Immediate Job Description We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join a well-established manufacturing business based in the Dover area on a 3-month temporary contract. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will support the day-to-day procurement function, ensuring the timely and cost-effective purchase of goods and services while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Support the end-to-end procurement process Raise and manage purchase orders Liaise with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery Assist with supplier sourcing and pricing Monitor stock levels and support inventory control Resolve supplier queries and delivery issues Support internal departments with procurement requirements Maintain accurate data within SAP/ERP systems Assist with reporting using Excel Person...

Purchasing Assistant (Temporary - 3 Months) Location: Dover Job Type: Temporary (3 months) Salary: Competitive hourly rate Start Date: Immediate Job Description We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Assistant to join a well-established manufacturing business based in the Dover area on a 3-month temporary contract. Reporting to the Senior Buyer, you will support the day-to-day procurement function, ensuring the timely and cost-effective purchase of goods and services while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Key Responsibilities Support the end-to-end procurement process Raise and manage purchase orders Liaise with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery Assist with supplier sourcing and pricing Monitor stock levels and support inventory control Resolve supplier queries and delivery issues Support internal departments with procurement requirements Maintain accurate data within SAP/ERP systems Assist with reporting using Excel Person...

We're not just another manufacturer - we're proud to design and build specialist equipment for the aerospace industry, supporting some of the world's most advanced engineering projects. We're now seeking a strategic, driven, and forward-thinking Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing and supply chain function. You'll play a vital role in ensuring our precision-engineered products reach customers efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards. This is your opportunity to take ownership of a pivotal function within a growing, innovative business - where your ideas will have a direct impact on performance, profitability, and future growth. As Purchasing Manager, typical responsibilities will be to: - Lead and design purchasing and supply chain strategies that support aerospace operations. Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships - negotiating terms and ensuring top-tier performance. Lead and develop a team of three. Forecast market trends,...

We're not just another manufacturer - we're proud to design and build specialist equipment for the aerospace industry, supporting some of the world's most advanced engineering projects. We're now seeking a strategic, driven, and forward-thinking Purchasing Manager to lead our purchasing and supply chain function. You'll play a vital role in ensuring our precision-engineered products reach customers efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards. This is your opportunity to take ownership of a pivotal function within a growing, innovative business - where your ideas will have a direct impact on performance, profitability, and future growth. As Purchasing Manager, typical responsibilities will be to: - Lead and design purchasing and supply chain strategies that support aerospace operations. Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships - negotiating terms and ensuring top-tier performance. Lead and develop a team of three. Forecast market trends,...

Procurement Officer We are looking for a commercially minded Procurement Officer to join a dynamic supply chain team. This role will focus on sourcing direct and indirect materials, managing supplier relationships and ensuring goods and services are delivered on time, in full and at the best possible cost while maintaining high-quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys negotiation, supplier engagement and data-driven procurement within a growing manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Source materials, components, fabrics and packaging in line with procurement strategy Raise and manage purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement system data Build strong supplier relationships and participate in supplier review meetings Support the development and monitoring of procurement KPIs and cost savings initiatives Ensure procurement data (item codes, pricing, stock levels and supplier information) is accurate and up to date...

Procurement Officer We are looking for a commercially minded Procurement Officer to join a dynamic supply chain team. This role will focus on sourcing direct and indirect materials, managing supplier relationships and ensuring goods and services are delivered on time, in full and at the best possible cost while maintaining high-quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys negotiation, supplier engagement and data-driven procurement within a growing manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Source materials, components, fabrics and packaging in line with procurement strategy Raise and manage purchase orders and maintain accurate procurement system data Build strong supplier relationships and participate in supplier review meetings Support the development and monitoring of procurement KPIs and cost savings initiatives Ensure procurement data (item codes, pricing, stock levels and supplier information) is accurate and up to date...

We're recruiting an experienced Housing Policy and Procurement Officer to support the development and delivery of housing strategy, policy and procurement activity within a busy local authority housing service. This is a project-focused role supporting a wide range of housing initiatives including housing policy development, temporary accommodation provision, social housing development and commissioning activity. The successful candidate will work closely with senior housing strategy colleagues and external partners to help deliver key housing projects and ensure the council's housing policies remain robust, compliant and effective. The Role Support the delivery of a range of housing strategy and housing-related projects across the council. Assist with the development and review of housing policies, procedures and strategies to ensure they remain legally compliant and effective. Contribute to the commissioning and procurement of housing services and accommodation...

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...

Roofing Buyer Location: Surrey Job Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediate Industry: Construction Professionals Salary: Dependent on experience + competitive benefits package About the Role & Client ITS Building People are recruiting on behalf of a reputable and well-established specialist subcontractor operating across Surrey and the South East. The company has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability, delivering expert services in brickwork, scaffolding, and both flat & pitched roofing . Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Roofing Buyer to join their commercial team. The successful candidate will be responsible for procuring materials and managing supplier relationships across a diverse portfolio of roofing projects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional, supportive subcontractor with a long-standing industry presence. Key Responsibilities Procuring materials for flat and pitched roofing...

Buyer - Residential Developer Location: Hampshire / Dorset Salary: Competitive + Package Type: Full-time, Permanent Buyer Design-Led Residential Developer South Coast We re exclusively partnering with a progressive, design-driven residential developer delivering distinctive, high-quality homes across the South Coast. This is not volume housebuilding this is carefully crafted, characterful development with real attention to detail. With a strong land pipeline secured and multiple schemes moving forward, they re now looking to appoint an experienced Buyer to play a key role in their continued growth. This is an opportunity to join a business with momentum, ambition, and genuine pride in what they build. The Opportunity This is more than a transactional buying role. You ll take ownership of procurement across multiple live and upcoming developments, working closely with Commercial and Site teams to drive programme certainty, cost control, and supply chain...

Buyer Location: Maldon Contract Type: Permanent Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and vibrant environment? Do you have a passion for sourcing and logistics? We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic and proactive Buyer who has experince within Manufacturing or Engineering and a Technical mindset! If you're ready to bring your skills and energy to a fun and supportive workplace, keep reading! What You'll Do: Collaborate with suppliers to secure materials and resources necessary for production. analyse market trends and supplier capabilities to identify potential sourcing opportunities. Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely deliveries. utilise software and data analytics to streamline sourcing processes. Support the team with inventory management and forecasting needs. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance sourcing strategies. What We're Looking For: Proven...