Purchasing Administrator Location: Leicester Working Hours: Flexible (9am - 5.30pm or 8am - 4.30pm) Job Type: Full-time We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Administrator to join our team. you will play a vital role in supporting the procurement process by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities as the Purchasing Administrator Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner. Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, negotiate terms, and address any discrepancies. Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet organisational needs. Vendor Relationship: Cultivate positive relationships with...

Purchasing Administrator Location: Leicester Working Hours: Flexible (9am - 5.30pm or 8am - 4.30pm) Job Type: Full-time We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Administrator to join our team. you will play a vital role in supporting the procurement process by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities as the Purchasing Administrator Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner. Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, negotiate terms, and address any discrepancies. Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet organisational needs. Vendor Relationship: Cultivate positive relationships with...

Job Title: Procurement manager Location: Hybrid 60% on site (Manchester/ Leeds/ Blackpool / LEEDS is preference) Contract Duration : Until 31/3/27 Daily Rate : £600/day (Umbrella) IR35 Status : Inside IR35 Supporting both BAU external resource management and a strategic resourcing programme running through to Summer 2028. Split across operational procurement and programme-based procurement activity. BAU team of 10, Programme team of 3. Key Requirements Strong end-to-end procurement and sourcing experience. Experience delivering procurements under PA2023 (Procurement Act 2023) and PCR 2015 regulations. Proven contract management experience. Experience with strategic supplier engagement and supplier relationship management. Ability to work closely with Legal, Finance and key business stakeholders to ensure compliant procurement activity. Exposure to business case development and governance processes, ideally within central government environments. Experience...

About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Buyer on behalf of one of our clients based in Milton Keynes . This is a permanent opportunity, with an immediate start available for the right individual. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of products and services from approved and new sources of supply. The role will involve identifying the most appropriate sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, negotiating commercial agreements, and ensuring suppliers consistently meet expectations around cost, quality, delivery and service . The Buyer will also play a key role in identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, developing new supplier relationships, and driving continuous improvement across the supplier base. Key Responsibilities Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers to meet the current and future requirements of the business. Identify potential supply chain risks, prioritise them...

Assistant Buyer Location: Leicester Working Hours: Flexible (9am - 5.30pm or 8am - 4.30pm) Job Type: Full-time We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Buyer to join our team. The Assistant Buyer will play a vital role in supporting the procurement process by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities as the Assistant Buyer Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner. Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, negotiate terms, and address any discrepancies. Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet organisational needs. Vendor Relationship: Cultivate positive relationships with vendors to...

Assistant Buyer Location: Leicester Working Hours: Flexible (9am - 5.30pm or 8am - 4.30pm) Job Type: Full-time We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Buyer to join our team. The Assistant Buyer will play a vital role in supporting the procurement process by managing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring the efficient flow of goods and services. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills, effective communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Key Responsibilities as the Assistant Buyer Purchase Order Management: Create, review, and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner. Supplier Communication: Liaise with suppliers to confirm order details, negotiate terms, and address any discrepancies. Inventory Control: Monitor and maintain appropriate inventory levels to meet organisational needs. Vendor Relationship: Cultivate positive relationships with vendors to...

Procurement Administrator Milton Keynes Immediate start - ongoing long term temp role 37.5 hours per week 15.38ph - 17.94ph dependent on experience Key Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to the Procurement team. Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently. Maintain and update supplier, pricing and product information on internal systems. Liaise with suppliers regarding orders, deliveries, pricing and invoice queries. Monitor outstanding purchase orders and follow up on delivery dates. Check order confirmations and ensure all information is correct. Assist with resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, deliveries and invoices. Support the sourcing of new suppliers and obtain quotations when required. Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation and reports. Prepare spreadsheets and reports to support purchasing and stock management. Work closely with internal departments to ensure purchasing...