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...

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...

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...