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...

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EXCELLENT PROGRESSION / HIGHLY CREATIVE PROJECTS - 28 days holiday + bank holidays (includes Christmas shutdown) - Pension from day one - Paid breaks and sociable 9-5 hours - Employee Assistance Programme (mental health support) - Regular social events and team celebrations - Opportunity to work with top-tier clients and world-class creatives THE COMPANY A leading name in scenic fabrication and design, this fast-growing creative production company brings imaginative ideas to life across theatre, television, live events, exhibitions, and immersive experiences. Known for transforming bold concepts into reality, they've delivered work for some of the world's most recognisable brands and productions - from international film & tv corporations and immersive scenic productions to bespoke mini golf sets, major West End shows, and global experiential activations. Operating from their large Kent-based workshops, the team of over 60 specialists - spanning...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading organisation in the power generation sector to recruit a Maintenance Manager to work at a Biomass facility in Sittingbourne, Kent. This crucial Maintenance Manager role comes with a competitive salary and company benefits including but not limited to car allowance, bonus and location allowance. If you're an experienced Maintenance Manager with a background in power generation or heavy process industries and are looking to work with an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will: Lead and develop a team of multi-skilled technicians, embedding a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. Manage all aspects of plant maintenance to maximise availability and efficiency. Plan and oversee maintenance outages, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Take...

We're really excited to be recruiting for this successful, interesting and expanding manufacturing business in their search for a Project Engineer to join their team on a fixed term 12 month contract. Please find all the details below: Job Title: Project Engineer Location: Whitstable, Kent Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4.30pm and Friday, 8am to 1.30pm Duration: 12 month FTC Benefits: Group Personal Pension Plan Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Company Sick Pay Cycle to Work Scheme Subsidised Restaurant facility Free onsite parking The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects within a manufacturing environment, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. What you will be doing: Manage project budgets and costs, ensuring financial control and value for money. Produce and maintain key project...

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 really excited to be recruiting for this successful, interesting and expanding manufacturing business in their search for a Project Engineer to join their team on a fixed term 12 month contract. Please find all the details below: Job Title: Project Engineer Location: Whitstable, Kent Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4.30pm and Friday, 8am to 1.30pm Duration: 12 month FTC Benefits: Group Personal Pension Plan Life Assurance Employee Assistance Programme Company Sick Pay Cycle to Work Scheme Subsidised Restaurant facility Free onsite parking The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects within a manufacturing environment, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. What you will be doing: Manage project budgets and costs, ensuring financial control and value for money. Produce and maintain key project...

We're working with a well-established civil engineering contractor that delivers a diverse range of infrastructure, environmental and coastal projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This role offers the opportunity to work across technically interesting projects while developing your commercial expertise within a supportive and experienced team. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial delivery of projects from early procurement through to final account, ensuring strong cost control and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Managing subcontract procurement and package administration Preparing and submitting applications for payment Managing variations, change control and contractual notices Producing cost reports and supporting monthly CVRs Monitoring project...

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 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...