Position : Engineering Buyer Location : Essex Hybrid : Yes - 3 days in office, 2 days from home Sector : Engineering Salary : 35,000 - 40,000 General purpose: Support the tactical procurement function by efficiently sourcing goods, materials, and services to meet the needs of the company and its customers. Ensure continuity of supply by balancing cost, quality, and delivery expectations, contributing to overall operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Key deliverables: Manage suppliers ensuring performances meet QCD BSC targets Create & confirm purchase orders in line with MRP demand. Demand analysis via MRP system maintaining sufficient stock levels for the business to operate in a profitable position. Demonstrate a clear understanding of value for money, profit and loss. Researching suppliers identifying risks, opportunities and market trends. Communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels Ensuring Suppliers remain compliant to...

Position : Engineering Buyer Location : Essex Hybrid : Yes - 3 days in office, 2 days from home Sector : Engineering Salary : 35,000 - 40,000 General purpose: Support the tactical procurement function by efficiently sourcing goods, materials, and services to meet the needs of the company and its customers. Ensure continuity of supply by balancing cost, quality, and delivery expectations, contributing to overall operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Key deliverables: Manage suppliers ensuring performances meet QCD BSC targets Create & confirm purchase orders in line with MRP demand. Demand analysis via MRP system maintaining sufficient stock levels for the business to operate in a profitable position. Demonstrate a clear understanding of value for money, profit and loss. Researching suppliers identifying risks, opportunities and market trends. Communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels Ensuring Suppliers remain compliant to...

Purchasing Engineer / Buyer - Manufacturing Location: Southwark, London Salary: 40,000- 50,000 + Equity + Company Bonus + Benefits Working Hours: Days-Based Additional Benefits: Career Progression, Training and Development About the Company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Engineer / Buyer to join a rapidly growing precision engineering business with an established international presence and expanding UK operations. The company specialises in the manufacture of high-precision components for a range of technically advanced industries, including aerospace, defence and robotics. With manufacturing facilities across multiple continents and significant investment in its UK operations, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking to expand its procurement team with talented individuals who want to contribute to its continued success. The Role As a Purchasing Engineer / Buyer, you will play a key role within a close-knit...

Purchasing Engineer / Buyer - Manufacturing Location: Southwark, London Salary: 40,000- 50,000 + Equity + Company Bonus + Benefits Working Hours: Days-Based Additional Benefits: Career Progression, Training and Development About the Company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing Engineer / Buyer to join a rapidly growing precision engineering business with an established international presence and expanding UK operations. The company specialises in the manufacture of high-precision components for a range of technically advanced industries, including aerospace, defence and robotics. With manufacturing facilities across multiple continents and significant investment in its UK operations, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking to expand its procurement team with talented individuals who want to contribute to its continued success. The Role As a Purchasing Engineer / Buyer, you will play a key role within a close-knit...

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Buyer to join an established manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven procurement professional to take ownership of purchasing activities, develop supplier relationships and drive cost savings across the business. You will play a key role in ensuring an efficient, cost-effective and resilient supply chain, supporting products throughout their lifecycle from introduction through to end of life. Key Responsibilities as Senior Buyer Manage purchasing activities across a varied portfolio of components and materials. Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and supplier changes. Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality and cost. Manage pricing, lead times, stock levels and supply chain risks. Drive continuous improvement and achieve procurement KPIs. The successful candidate Minimum five years' experience in procurement or supply chain....

Our Client a leader in the Aerospace Industry is looking for a proactive and commercially focused Commodity Buyer to join their Supply Chain team in Wolverhampton. This is an excellent opportunity for you to take ownership of supplier relationships, drive cost-saving initiatives, and support operational excellence across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring continuity of supply, improving supplier performance, and delivering commercial value. Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 months Location: Wolverhampton Pay Rate: 25.00 per hour Hours: 37 per week Monday to Friday - all onsite Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Commercial Management: Take full responsibility for the end-to-end procurement process from requisition to payment. Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner. Obtain competitive quotations and lead commercial negotiations to...

Senior Operational Buyer (Direct Procurement) Location : Manufacturing Sector Duration : 12 months but long term expected Daily Rate: Up to 358.00 Our client, a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation, is seeking an experienced Senior Operational Buyer to join their dynamic team on an initial 12-month contract with the potential for ongoing extension. This is an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in a hands-on operational procurement role! Key Responsibilities: Manage procurement activities to support manufacturing and production requirements. Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders through SAP. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and performance. Manage material supply against Bills of Materials (BOMs). Proactively resolve supply chain issues and material shortages. Support production schedules and operational requirements. Analyse procurement and supplier performance data. Collaborate...

Our Client a leader in the Aerospace Industry is looking for a proactive and commercially focused Commodity Buyer to join their Supply Chain team in Wolverhampton. This is an excellent opportunity for you to take ownership of supplier relationships, drive cost-saving initiatives, and support operational excellence across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring continuity of supply, improving supplier performance, and delivering commercial value. Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 months Location: Wolverhampton Pay Rate: £25.00 per hour Hours: 37 per week Monday to Friday - all onsite Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Commercial Management: Take full responsibility for the end-to-end procurement process from requisition to payment. Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner. Obtain competitive quotations and lead commercial...

Materials Planner / Buyer (Sick Cover) Location: Worcestershire Duration: Temporary (2-3 months) Pay Rate: 15 - 17 per hour Role Type: Immediate Start / Short-Term Cover Are you an experienced Materials Planner or Buyer looking for an urgent, well-paying temporary assignment in Worcestershire? We are partnering with an established manufacturing business to find a dedicated professional to provide crucial sick cover for a 2-to-3-month period. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring smooth plant operations by maintaining world-class material flow, controlling stock, and managing supplier relationships. What You'll Be Doing: Material Planning & Procurement: Plan and issue material purchase orders to align perfectly with plant demand and company plans (MPS/MRP). Supplier Management: Expedite orders, drive supplier quality and delivery performance, and ensure supply chain stability. Stock & Quality Control: Oversee...

Are you a seasoned procurement professional or Quantity Surveyor ready to make a tangible impact on a monumental mega-project? Our client is urgently seeking a delivery-focused hands on person to step in, hit the ground running, and take on high-value, complex packages in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive under pressure and want to be part of a major mechanical and electrical project, this is the highly lucrative contract for you. The Details: Role: Senior Procurement Surveyor. Rate: 600 - 650 per day (Umbrella, inside IR35). Contract Duration: ASAP to 31/07/2027. Location: Coleshill, Birmingham Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, typically 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with some flexibility Work Arrangement: A SMART working policy with a preference for 3 days in the office per week, though our client is desperate for the right candidate and can offer potential flexibility on this About the Role Working as an extension of their...

Buildings and Construction UK Buyer Location: Broughton, Flintshire Working arrangement: Minimum three days onsite each week, with Tuesdays and Thursdays mandatory Hours: 35 hours per week across 4.5 days, worked between 7:00am and 7:00pm subject to business requirements PAYE rate: Up to 32.89 per hour Umbrella rate: Up to 44.00 per hour IR35 status: Inside Security clearance: BPSS+ clearance required Travel: Limited travel to other UK sites may be required Shape the supplier partnerships behind major construction projects Guidant Global is partnering with Airbus to recruit an experienced Buildings and Construction UK Buyer based at the Broughton site. This is an opportunity to take ownership of high-value, strategic procurement activity covering construction services across the Airbus UK estate. You will lead sourcing, tendering and contract negotiations while building effective supplier relationships and supporting long-term projects, including a new project in...

Associate Buyer 6-Month Contract 350 per day via Umbrella Inside IR35 Hybrid (Warwick, 2 days per week) We are supporting a major UK infrastructure and regulated-utilities organisation in the recruitment of an Associate Buyer to join their procurement team on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with early to mid-level experience to gain exposure to a complex, highly regulated environment whilst working alongside experienced procurement and commercial professionals. What You'll Be Doing As an Associate Buyer, you'll support the delivery of procurement activity across a diverse portfolio of indirect spend and business projects. Supporting procurement and sourcing activities across multiple projects Preparing procurement approval documentation and governance packs Working closely with project managers and internal stakeholders to gather requirements Supporting procurement processes from initiation through to...

Buyer - Construction & Civil Engineering Location: Walsall, West Midlands (WS1) Salary: 35,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Hours: 40 hours per week The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor based in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer with experience in construction, civil engineering, utilities, water infrastructure or engineering procurement to join an established business delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. Working closely with site teams, commercial departments and suppliers, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing construction materials, plant equipment and associated services, ensuring projects receive the right materials at the right time and at competitive prices. The position offers long-term job security, a strong benefits package and genuine opportunities for career progression. Key Responsibilities...

Buyer - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Location: Walsall, West Midlands Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We're looking for a motivated Buyer to join an established civil engineering and infrastructure business, supporting projects across water, transport, energy and the built environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with procurement experience in construction or engineering to develop their career within a busy, commercially focused team. Key Responsibilities Source and procure construction materials, plant and related services. Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations, negotiating competitive prices and delivery terms. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, site teams and internal stakeholders. Ensure materials and services are delivered in line with project programmes, budgets and quality requirements. Monitor procurement costs, maintain accurate purchasing records and support commercial reporting....

Junior Buyer Training to Become a Buyer / Estimator Location: Stoke-on-Trent Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Pattern: Fully On-Site Ready to build your career in purchasing? Looking to develop your buying experience and learn new skills? This is an exciting opportunity to join our client's team in Stoke-on-Trent, with the chance to progress into a Buyer / Estimator role. We're looking for a proactive, organised individual with some purchasing experience who enjoys working with suppliers, solving problems and learning how things work. You don't need estimating experience - just a positive attitude, attention to detail and a willingness to learn! What You'll Be Doing Supporting purchasing activities, sourcing components and obtaining competitive supplier quotations. Building supplier relationships and monitoring prices, lead times and deliveries. Managing purchase orders and maintaining accurate supplier information. Learning to interpret technical...

Position: Buyer Salary: 45,000 - 50,000. Location: High Wycombe Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to begin work for a leading manufacturer in High Wycombe. Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Buyer to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the business/factory's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. You will be responsible for: Manage purchasing activities across a small-to-medium batch manufacturing environment Source and procure materials, components and supplies required for production Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure competitive pricing and availability Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing, lead times and purchasing terms Support the preparation of purchasing quotations and material cost estimates Liaise with Production and Engineering...

Buyer (Expediting & ERP) Location: Coventry Job Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive The Opportunity An established and growing engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Buyer to join its supply chain team in Coventry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive procurement professional to take ownership of supplier relationships, drive order fulfillment, and play a pivotal role in supporting ongoing manufacturing operations. The Role Working within a fast-paced environment, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end purchasing process, ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials and services. A core focus of this position will be proactive order expediting, chasing up outstanding deliveries, and managing inventory flow using the internal ERP system to prevent any supply chain bottlenecks. Key Responsibilities Raise and manage purchase orders efficiently in line with live business requirements....

Buyer Location: Gatwick Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 (DOE) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Onsite The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded Buyer to join a growing and fast-paced organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong procurement experience who enjoys building supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational requirements, managing supplier performance, and helping to drive continuous improvements across the procurement function. Key Responsibilities Source and procure materials, products, and services in line with business requirements. Manage supplier relationships, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery expectations are consistently met. Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial terms to achieve best value. Raise and manage purchase orders,...

Buyer (Subcontract & Materials) Location: Hampton/Sunbury-On-Thames Business Unit: Environment About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK's most formidable construction businesses with an enviable track record of delivering schemes that strive to provide positive, lasting change for the communities we work in. As a FTSE 250 organisation, we turnover 1.5 billion and employ over 3,500 people across four successful divisions: Building, Infrastructure, Environment and Specialist Services. As one of the UK's leading principal contractors, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects, offering stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. Our Environment Division Our Environment Division delivers critical infrastructure projects that help improve communities, protect natural...

Buyer - Construction & Civil Engineering Location: Walsall, West Midlands (WS1) Salary: 35,000 per annum Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Hours: 40 hours per week The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor based in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer with experience in construction, civil engineering, utilities, water infrastructure or engineering procurement to join an established business delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. Working closely with site teams, commercial departments and suppliers, you will be responsible for sourcing and purchasing construction materials, plant equipment and associated services, ensuring projects receive the right materials at the right time and at competitive prices. The position offers long-term job security, a strong benefits package and genuine opportunities for career progression. Key Responsibilities...