This is an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant who is passionate about providing an excellent purchasing service to join the Supply Chain Team at this manufacturing giant based in Runcorn to support a project for a 12 Month period The purpose of the role is to purchase goods to meet the needs of a growing business. Typical responsibilities within the role of Purchasing Assistant will be to: - Raise purchase orders in line with business requirements. Maintain accurate and up to date supplier records. Maintain supplier performance information. Set up new suppliers on the internal system, ensuring accurate information at all times. Support the purchasing team with ad-hoc administration. Communicate with supply chain teams to maintain accurate stock data. The successful candidate will: - Have good purchasing administration experience. Ideally have worked in a fast-paced and/or manufacturing environment. Have excellent IT skills. Be a strong communicator....

This is an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Assistant who is passionate about providing an excellent purchasing service to join the Supply Chain Team at this manufacturing giant based in Runcorn to support a project for a 12 Month period The purpose of the role is to purchase goods to meet the needs of a growing business. Typical responsibilities within the role of Purchasing Assistant will be to: - Raise purchase orders in line with business requirements. Maintain accurate and up to date supplier records. Maintain supplier performance information. Set up new suppliers on the internal system, ensuring accurate information at all times. Support the purchasing team with ad-hoc administration. Communicate with supply chain teams to maintain accurate stock data. The successful candidate will: - Have good purchasing administration experience. Ideally have worked in a fast-paced and/or manufacturing environment. Have excellent IT skills. Be a strong communicator....

Subcontract Procurement Buyer Location: Preston Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 + Package Job Type: Permanent The Opportunity This role is ideally suited to a commercially astute procurement professional with strong subcontract buying experience who is looking to take ownership of procurement activities within a structured and forward-thinking environment. You will play a key role in the delivery of major programmes, working both remotely and on-site 2-3 days per week , collaborating closely with project and delivery teams to ensure successful procurement outcomes. Key Responsibilities Managing the end-to-end subcontract procurement process across multiple projects Leading the sourcing and procurement of subcontract packages in line with project requirements Preparing and issuing RFQs/ITTs and managing tender processes Evaluating subcontractor returns, ensuring best value, compliance, and risk mitigation Negotiating terms, pricing, and contract conditions...

Indirect Purchasing Manager Gloucester, UK The Purchasing Manager role is a senior position within the Safran UK Purchasing team, where you will lead the development and implementation of commodity strategies to ensure the lowest total cost of acquisition is achieved for Safran entities across the UK. Safran UK is based in Gloucester and operates the UK Shared Service Centre putting service delivery at the centre of the business and includes Transactional Finance, Indirect Procurement, HR and Tax and International Mobility management departments. We promote the sharing of ideas, collaboration and improved communication, which can lead to better decision-making and innovation. As Purchasing Manager, you'll get to work with a diverse team on a range of interesting projects, make a tangible impact on our success and play a pivotal role in the future of our business. With continued investment in our site, you'll be able to learn, grow and develop your skills with a global leading...

Indirect Purchasing Manager Gloucester, UK The Purchasing Manager role is a senior position within the Safran UK Purchasing team, where you will lead the development and implementation of commodity strategies to ensure the lowest total cost of acquisition is achieved for Safran entities across the UK. Safran UK is based in Gloucester and operates the UK Shared Service Centre putting service delivery at the centre of the business and includes Transactional Finance, Indirect Procurement, HR and Tax and International Mobility management departments. We promote the sharing of ideas, collaboration and improved communication, which can lead to better decision-making and innovation. As Purchasing Manager, you'll get to work with a diverse team on a range of interesting projects, make a tangible impact on our success and play a pivotal role in the future of our business. With continued investment in our site, you'll be able to learn, grow and develop your skills with a global leading...

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,...

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...

Buyer - Exciting Opportunity in a Growing Manufacturing Environment We are seeking an experienced Buyer to join our team, taking responsibility for the sourcing and procurement of key raw materials and components. This is a great opportunity to play an important role in ensuring a reliable supply chain, competitive pricing, and strong supplier performance within a manufacturing environment. What We Offer Salary to 50,000 33 days holiday (increasing with service) Pension scheme (5% employee / 5% employer via salary sacrifice) Life assurance (3x salary) Financial support for continued professional development (CPD) Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end procurement activities for assigned commodities Source suppliers and manage RFQs Conduct market research to identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor trends Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships Monitor supplier performance and drive...

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:...

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...

Practice Group / Department: COO – Finance Transformation Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. At Norton Rose Fulbright, our strategy and our culture are closely entwined. We know that our expansion will mean little unless it is underpinned by truly global collaboration and we understand that pioneering work only takes place when our people have room to move and think beyond boundaries. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do.  The Role The Procurement & Contracts Specialist will play a key role in managing the full commercial lifecycle across new and existing supplier engagements. This includes running competitive tenders, negotiating commercial terms, reviewing, and marking up...

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...

Assistant Buyer Shropshire - Salary - 30,000 - 35,000 per annum About the Company A well-established residential developer is continuing to grow its regional presence with a strong pipeline of new build housing projects across Shropshire and the surrounding areas. The business is recognised for delivering high-quality homes, building long-term supplier relationships, and maintaining a collaborative and professional working environment. The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Buyer to support the procurement function across multiple residential new build developments. Working closely with the Buying and Commercial teams, you will play a key role in ensuring materials and services are procured efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with project programmes. As Assistant Buyer, you will be responsible for: Assisting with the procurement of materials and subcontract packages for residential projects Raising and processing purchase orders in...

Bristol Can you lead others? Are you capable of managing critical supplier subcontracts? Can you negotiate contractual frameworks and understand the importance of rigorous contracting? Do you have experience of providing commercial guidance and would love the opportunity to work collaboratively with suppliers? As a Procurement Subcontract Specialist for the Project Procurement team (P-PROC) you will partner our suppliers and enable MBDA to provide world-leading defence capabilities for our Home Nations and their Allies Salary : Circa £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification, plus travel between sites 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...

We are looking for a highly motivated business professional, willing to travel internationally, to join our growing Export Strategy & Industrial Participation team within the diverse 'Major Equipment Procurement' (MEP) department at MBDA. Salary : Circa £ 50,000 - £60,000 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: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working...

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...

Up to 45,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days from home) Are you a commercially minded Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced, project-driven environment? We're working with a highly respected engineering organisation who are looking to appoint a Project Buyer to play a key role in delivering complex, high-value projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team where procurement sits at the heart of project success. The Role As Project Buyer, you'll take ownership of procurement activities across multiple projects, acting as the key link between internal teams and suppliers. You'll be instrumental in ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively and delivered on time to meet critical project deadlines. Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end procurement activity across projects Source, negotiate and place purchase orders in line with project requirements Build strong...