Operational Buyer Location: Warwick Contract Length: 6 Months Daily Rate: .00 Umbrella Our client is seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to join their procurement team on an initial six-month contract. Working within a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, raising and administering purchase orders, and driving cost-effective procurement solutions that support business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Raise and manage purchase orders (POs), ensuring accurate and timely processing in line with business requirements. Manage day-to-day procurement activities, supporting the efficient delivery of purchasing objectives across multiple projects and stakeholders. Source quotations from suppliers, coordinate RFQ activities, and support tender processes to secure best value and service. Build and maintain effective supplier relationships, including negotiating...

Operational Buyer Location: Warwick Contract Length: 6 Months Daily Rate: .00 Umbrella Our client is seeking an experienced Operational Buyer to join their procurement team on an initial six-month contract. Working within a dynamic and collaborative environment, you will be responsible for supporting day-to-day purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, raising and administering purchase orders, and driving cost-effective procurement solutions that support business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Raise and manage purchase orders (POs), ensuring accurate and timely processing in line with business requirements. Manage day-to-day procurement activities, supporting the efficient delivery of purchasing objectives across multiple projects and stakeholders. Source quotations from suppliers, coordinate RFQ activities, and support tender processes to secure best value and service. Build and maintain effective supplier relationships, including negotiating...

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...

Buyer An excellent opportunity to manage direct purchasing, MRP-driven orders and supplier performance, helping production receive the goods and services it needs on time and in full while supporting safety, cost, quality and environmental requirements. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Production Buyer, Procurement Officer, Procurement Buyer, Purchasing Officer, Purchasing Coordinator, Supply Chain Coordinator, Sourcing Buyer, Operational Buyer, Materials Buyer   SALARY: Competitive + Benefits LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon, South West England – Fully Site Based JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent   JOB OVERVIEW This is a strong opportunity to take ownership of operational purchasing and support dependable production supply. The Buyer will manage demand signals, MRP exceptions, supplier delivery performance and purchasing data. Working across procurement, planning,...

Procurement Administrator Bournemouth Temporary Maternity Cover 17.00 per hour PAYE Join a Leading Manufacturing Business Are you an organised and proactive administrator with experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics or manufacturing support? We are looking for a Procurement Administrator to join our busy Manufacturing Procurement team in Bournemouth on a temporary maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting production by ensuring materials and components are available when needed, while working closely with suppliers and internal teams. This role would suit candidates with experience in procurement administration, purchasing, supply chain coordination, manufacturing administration, stock control or customer and supplier support environments. The Opportunity As a Procurement Administrator, you will be an integral part of the procurement function, providing administrative and operational support...

Job title: Head of Commercial & Contracts Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP Rate: Market Led Location: West Cumbria Hours of work: 40 Hours Per Week The Role: The purpose of the Head of Commercial & Contracts is to ensure the effective and disciplined administration of two separate contracts, while establishing a consistent commercial approach and common ways of working wherever this delivers value and supports both frameworks. Each contract has its own terms, obligations, commercial mechanisms and desired outcomes. The Head of Commercial & Contracts is responsible for building, developing and leading a capable Commercial organisation that understands these differences and ensures each contract is managed in accordance with its specific conditions, requirements and commercial obligations, while promoting consistency, collaboration and best practice across the wider organisation. Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Contract Administration: Own and oversee...

Procurement Administrator Bournemouth Temporary Maternity Cover 17.00 per hour PAYE Join a Leading Manufacturing Business Are you an organised and proactive administrator with experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, logistics or manufacturing support? We are looking for a Procurement Administrator to join our busy Manufacturing Procurement team in Bournemouth on a temporary maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting production by ensuring materials and components are available when needed, while working closely with suppliers and internal teams. This role would suit candidates with experience in procurement administration, purchasing, supply chain coordination, manufacturing administration, stock control or customer and supplier support environments. The Opportunity As a Procurement Administrator, you will be an integral part of the procurement function, providing administrative and operational support...

Our client is a well-established residential groundworks and civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure, roads, drainage, foundations, and associated works for leading national and regional housebuilders. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Buyer to strengthen their commercial and procurement team based in Bedford. The Role As Senior Buyer, you will be responsible for leading procurement activities across multiple residential groundworks projects, ensuring materials, plant, and subcontract services are sourced competitively and delivered in line with project requirements. Working closely with Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Contracts Managers, and Site Teams, you will play a key role in managing supplier relationships, controlling costs, and supporting successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities Procuring construction materials, plant, and subcontract services for...

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...

About the Role: The Buyer is responsible for managing sourcing and purchasing activities across assigned commodities, ensuring business requirements are met through the optimum balance of cost, quality, delivery, service, risk and sustainability. The role manages the end-to-end purchasing lifecycle, from development of purchasing strategies, market resource, competitive tendering, negotiation and contracting, supplier performance management and ongoing contract management. 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. Key Responsibilities: Conduct UK-level spend analysis, market intelligence and benchmarking across assigned commodities to identify sourcing...

Head of Procurement These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and self-motivated individual with outstanding leadership, interpersonal and decision-making skills to join the busy Finance Department, as Head of Procurement. Position: Head of Procurement (internally known as Head of Source-to-Pay) Location: Devon/Hybrid (onsite attendance currently anticipated to be an average of one day per week) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday Salary: £69,960 per annum Contract: Permanent Closing Date: Sunday 6 December 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible. About the Role As Head of Procurement, you will lead Procurement and Accounts Payable across the Sanctuary, ensuring the charity spends its resources responsibly, achieves value for money and maintains strong financial controls. The role is responsible for sourcing goods and services...

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...

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...

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...

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a motivated and skilled Strategic Buyer to join their dynamic team in Leighton Buzzard. This role presents an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact within a fast-paced environment. Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months Location: Leighton Buzzard Pay Rate: 23.00 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week Hybrid - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on site Key Responsibilities: As a Strategic Buyer, you will play a crucial role in sourcing parts, managing costs, and selecting suppliers based on an established commodity strategy. Your tasks will include: Processing Request for Quotations (RFQs) and cost data for production and development galleys, addressing pricing disputes and Purchase Price Variant (PPV). Leading and managing minimal risk work transfers while supporting the execution of gated work transfers. Collaborating with tactical counterparts and commodity...

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,...

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...

Location: Remote UK, 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. Closing date for applications is 24 Nov. Global Marketing Programs Manager Location: Flexible / Remote; Candidates must be willing to travel to Reading site, as this role demands visiting the Reading site once or twice a month. Reporting to: VP, EMEA Marketing & Global Programs Lead Business Segment: Cyber Security Products Scope: Global   About Thales Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum...