Job Title: Procurement Specialist Job Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP - depending on security clearance Salary: DOE Location: Bristol, UK Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 2-3 days per week in office/onsite Job Description You can expect to perform some or all the following functions and responsibilities: Providing specialist procurement strategy, advice, and guidance to clients. Identifying, sourcing, and acquiring goods and / or services, ensuring that procurement activities adhere to relevant Public Sector and regulatory requirements. Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project objectives and client policies. Preparing and developing tender packs and delivering a tendering process, working in a strategic procurement environment. Negotiating, supporting, developing, drafting, and awarding contracts (and contract changes) either individually or as part of a team. Managing strategic supplier relationships. Collaborating with...

Job Title: Commercial/Procurement Officer Job Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP - depending on security clearance Salary: DOE Location: Bristol, UK Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 2-3 days per week in office/onsite What You'll Do Develop procurement and commercial documentation (e.g. strategy, tender documents etc.), leading where appropriate. Manage contracts end to end Manage supplier performance Identify and mitigate risks Support tendering and negotiation activity Ensure governance and compliance What You Will Bring Experience in procurement or contract management Some experience of managing risks and supplier performance Understanding of project/programme management Strong commercial judgement Qualifications Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of relevant experience. This may include being part way through the...

Job Title: Procurement Specialist Job Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP - depending on security clearance Salary: DOE Location: Bristol, UK Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 2-3 days per week in office/onsite Job Description You can expect to perform some or all the following functions and responsibilities: Providing specialist procurement strategy, advice, and guidance to clients. Identifying, sourcing, and acquiring goods and / or services, ensuring that procurement activities adhere to relevant Public Sector and regulatory requirements. Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project objectives and client policies. Preparing and developing tender packs and delivering a tendering process, working in a strategic procurement environment. Negotiating, supporting, developing, drafting, and awarding contracts (and contract changes) either individually or as part of a team. Managing strategic supplier relationships. Collaborating with...

Job Title: Commercial/Procurement Officer Job Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP - depending on security clearance Salary: DOE Location: Bristol, UK Hours of work: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 2-3 days per week in office/onsite What You'll Do Develop procurement and commercial documentation (e.g. strategy, tender documents etc.), leading where appropriate. Manage contracts end to end Manage supplier performance Identify and mitigate risks Support tendering and negotiation activity Ensure governance and compliance What You Will Bring Experience in procurement or contract management Some experience of managing risks and supplier performance Understanding of project/programme management Strong commercial judgement Qualifications Professional qualification(s) in Business, Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Law, Project Management or a similar relevant discipline, or an equivalent level of relevant experience. This may include being part way through the...

About the role Mercedes-Benz of Bristol is currently recruiting for a Dealership Buyer to join their growing team. The Used Car Buyer is responsible for identifying, sourcing, and purchasing high-quality used vehicles in order to meet the dealership's sales objectives, profitability targets, and customer demand. The role requires strong market awareness, commercial judgement, and the ability to build relationships across the motor trade to secure stock at competitive values. About you If you are high achieving Sales Executive, Sales Controller or Business Manager with sound financial and commercial understanding, we would love to hear from you. Ideally, you will have an outstanding work ethic and be able to lead from the front and inspire your colleagues to 'raise the bar' and exceed their full potential whilst driving the finance and add-on performance forward. Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with experience of...

Senior Procurement Manager - Power & Energy Infrastructure Location: Newport, Wales (Flexible / Hybrid) Rate: Up to 600 per day Start Date: 9 November 2026 Contract End: 9 April 2027 Working Pattern: 5 days per week We are recruiting a hands-on Senior Procurement Manager to support our client in rapidly developing and embedding its procurement function across pre-construction and project delivery. This contract will focus on establishing an approved supply chain, implementing a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and putting practical procurement processes in place to improve commercial control and build strategic supplier partnerships. Key responsibilities: - Establish and implement an approved supply chain and Preferred Supplier List (PSL). - Introduce practical procurement tools, processes and governance. - Identify priority suppliers and develop strategic supply chain partnerships. - Establish framework agreements and call-off mechanisms where appropriate. - Implement supplier...

Key Account Procurement Specialist Abertillery Up to 40'000 I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing client for an experienced Key Account Procurement Specialist to join their Purchasing & Supply Chain team. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for supporting a major strategic customer, managing procurement activities, supplier relationships, material availability, purchase orders and potential supply risks. Salary & Benefits: A starting salary of 34'000 to 40'000 Excellent training and development Roles & Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day procurement relationship for a key customer. Raise and manage purchase orders in line with MRP and customer demand. Monitor supplier delivery dates, acknowledgements and outstanding orders. Manage material shortages, supplier delays and supply issues through to resolution. Provide customers with clear updates on material availability, lead times and potential supply...

Reporting to the Commodity Manager, you will be responsible for supplier relationship management, sourcing activities, contract negotiation and management, supplier performance improvement, and cost reduction initiatives. Working closely with Procurement, Quality, Production, Programmes and Industrialisation teams, you will help drive supplier maturity, ensure contractual compliance, and deliver value across the supply chain Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision. Within the Landing Gears Integration Department, reporting to the Division's Commodity Manager - Machined Parts, you will structure, develop and manage the relationship with a group of suppliers...

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...

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Procurement Apprentice – Level 3 Business Admin and Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship   Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)   Transform your curiosity into a rewarding career. If you’re passionate about procurement and supply chain, interested in developing skills in negotiation and supplier relationship management, and eager...

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Procurement Apprentice - Level 3 Business Admin and Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Transform your curiosity into a rewarding career. If you're passionate about procurement and supply chain, interested in developing skills in negotiation and supplier relationship management, and eager to learn,...

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Procurement Apprentice - Level 3 Business Admin and Level 4 Procurement and Supply Apprenticeship Start Date: 6 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Templecombe Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Transform your curiosity into a rewarding career. If you're passionate about procurement and supply chain, interested in developing skills in negotiation and supplier relationship management, and eager to learn,...

Role : Senior Buyer Contract Length : March 2028 Location : Swindon - Hybrid (3 days/week on site) IR35 : Inside Rate: £550day (Umbrella) Essential: Proven procurement experience, preferably within a public sector environment. Strong understanding of procurement processes and relevant commercial and contractual principles. Knowledge of commercial and contractual terms and conditions relevant to procurement activity. Excellent negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to analyse information, interpret requirements and develop procurement strategies appropriate to the sourcing activity. Experience supporting or delivering procurement activities from strategy through to contract award. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Desirable: Membership of a recognised professional procurement or commercial body (e.g. CIPS or equivalent). Experience supporting complex procurement within regulated environments. Knowledge of...

Summary We're looking to recruit an Assistant Buyer to join our retail team at the National Trust on a 12 month fixed-term contract. You'll work with the Buyer to grow the Home, Garden and Plants business commercially and in new and innovative directions, identifying and developing new opportunities to meet budgets. What it's like to work here This is an exciting time to join as we prioritise our long-term commercial growth plans alongside ensuring our offer is competitive and matches current market trends.? ? Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to work from this office two days per week. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. What you'll be doing You'll be responsible for helping to create ranges that link back to cause, engaging...

Purchasing Admin - Andover (Fully Onsite) A well-established business in Andover is looking for a Purchasing Admin to support the Purchasing Manager and help manage the day-to-day running of the purchasing department. You'll assist with sourcing and ordering supplies, materials and components , ensuring the right balance of price, quality and on-time delivery , while maintaining accurate records and strong supplier relationships. Salary 26,500 per annum Working hours Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm Fully onsite in Andover Benefits Bonus based on company profits (paid twice yearly ) Free on-site parking 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Key responsibilities Provide day-to-day support to the Purchasing Manager Help manage the day-to-day operations of the Purchasing Department Ensure supplies/materials/components are fit for purpose , consistent and meet internal/external...

Job Type: Permanent Location: Oldbury, West Midlands Hours: 40 hours per week Competitive Salary & Benefits At Hayley Dexis we ve built-up our reputation over the course of the last five decades with stock, service and people at the core of everything we do. As we enter an exciting period of growth our 1,400 people doing things the Hayley Way play a vital role in our ongoing success. We re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, our people truly make the difference bringing energy, expertise, and passion that help us deliver outstanding service to our customers every single day. We re excited to offer a brilliant opportunity for a Supply Chain Buyer to join our well-established and expanding Rail team based in Oldbury. About the Supply Chain Buyer role: As our Supply Chain Buyer, you will be required to develop strong and long-lasting relationships with our supply partners, helping to negotiate the best deals for Hayley Dexis whilst ensuring due regard...

Customer Service, Transport & Purchasing Administrator Location: Tyseley, Birmingham Salary: 28,000 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (Paid break: 10:00-10:30 Lunch: 13:00-14:00) Our client, a dynamic organisation in the Manufacturing & Production sector, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Customer Service, Transport & Purchasing Administrator to join their team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Deliver excellent customer service, handling enquiries by phone and email. Support customers with order, delivery, pricing and invoice queries. Raise and process purchase orders, track deliveries and liaise with suppliers. Maintain stock records, carry out stock counts and investigate discrepancies. Coordinate courier bookings, transport administration and delivery queries. Resolve invoice and pricing issues quickly and...

Nicholas Associates have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Buyer to join a reputable groundworks and civil engineering contractor in the West Midlands. About the Company: Founded in the West Midlands, the company have built a strong reputation as the groundworks partner of choice for clients across the UK. The growth of the business has been driven by it's core values: safety first, high-quality delivery, value for money, and deep industry expertise. Thanks to a loyal and expanding client base, they have developed the scale and capability to serve major housebuilders and developers nationwide. Key Responsibilities: Build relationships and manage suppliers, negotiate prices and place orders Managing the day-to-day project procurement of materials Liaising with the on-site teams to source the most cost-effective materials, of the highest quality Monitoring the performance, quality, prices and development of suppliers Ensuring health and...

Are you an experienced procurement management professional with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have experience of creating end-to-end procurement frameworks in the public sector with knowledge of PA23/PCR2015? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Strategic Procurement Manager. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers. Applications are also welcome from Procurement Managers ready to take the next step in their career. The objective of the role will be to take the lead in procurement activities for the organisation. Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements,...

Are you an experienced procurement management professional with experience of frameworks, contracts, and procurement consortia? Do you have experience of creating end-to-end procurement frameworks in the public sector with knowledge of PA23/PCR2015? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity as a Strategic Procurement Manager. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a Social Enterprise undertaking an exciting expansion and looking to bolster their services to customers. Applications are also welcome from Procurement Managers ready to take the next step in their career. The objective of the role will be to take the lead in procurement activities for the organisation. Day-to-day activities will centre around the planning, management, administration, and overall delivery of compliant procurement which will include framework agreements,...