Location: UK (with occasional travel)   Arriva is a leading European passenger transport partner, operating in 11 countries and delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year. With 35,000 colleagues and a heritage dating back to 1938, Arriva is focused on growth, innovation and sustainability, supported by I Squared Capital since 2024. We are seeking a highly capable and forward-thinking Head of Procurement Policy, Process, Data & SRM to play a pivotal role in shaping and enabling procurement excellence across the Group. The Role This is a strategic leadership opportunity where you will design, embed and continuously improve the procurement operating environment across Arriva. You will be responsible for driving consistency, governance and data-led decision-making across procurement, ensuring teams are equipped with the right frameworks, processes, tools and insights to deliver value at scale. Key Responsibilities Define and maintain the...

Position: Project Buyer Location: London (E4 9JG) Hours: Full Time, Permanent Proactive are currently recruiting for a Project Buyer to join a dynamic and growing business based in London. As a Project Buyer, you'll work closely with internal and external stakeholders, negotiating with suppliers, managing procurement activities, and supporting the successful delivery of customer projects. Responsibilities: Manage the sourcing and procurement of materials, products, and services required to support business operations and customer projects Identify and engage with new and existing suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, quality products, and reliable delivery schedules Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective purchasing solutions Support project delivery by ensuring all procurement activities are completed within agreed timescales and budgets Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and order progress to ensure operational...

MEP Buyer - London 65,000- 70,000 + Package A growing M&E contractor is seeking an experienced MEP Buyer to join its London team and support the procurement function across a range of high-profile projects. You will be involved in the day-to-day management of supplier relationships, procurement planning, cost control, and supply chain management across multiple projects and sectors. The successful candidate will have experience in: Procurement within M&E, building services, or construction environments Purchasing mechanical and electrical materials and equipment Negotiating with suppliers and managing supply chain relationships Working alongside commercial and project delivery teams Managing procurement schedules and material lead times Delivering cost savings and supporting project budgets In return, you'll receive: 65,000- 70,000 basic salary, competitive package, career progression opportunities, and the chance to join a contractor with a...

An established and growing international distributor is seeking an experienced Senior Product / Category Buyer to take ownership of a diverse product portfolio and drive end-to-end supply chain performance. This is a broad and commercially focused position, combining purchasing, supplier management, inventory planning, product introduction, compliance and quality improvement. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring product availability, optimising supplier performance and supporting the continued growth of the business. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute purchasing and supply chain strategies for a designated product range. Manage inventory levels to balance customer demand, stock availability and working capital requirements. Forecast demand and implement effective replenishment plans across multiple product categories. Oversee the purchasing process from order placement through to delivery. Coordinate international supply...

An established and growing international distributor is seeking an experienced Senior Product / Category Buyer to take ownership of a diverse product portfolio and drive end-to-end supply chain performance. This is a broad and commercially focused position, combining purchasing, supplier management, inventory planning, product introduction, compliance and quality improvement. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring product availability, optimising supplier performance and supporting the continued growth of the business. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute purchasing and supply chain strategies for a designated product range. Manage inventory levels to balance customer demand, stock availability and working capital requirements. Forecast demand and implement effective replenishment plans across multiple product categories. Oversee the purchasing process from order placement through to delivery. Coordinate international supply...

An established and growing international distributor is seeking an experienced Senior Product / Category Buyer to take ownership of a diverse product portfolio and drive end-to-end supply chain performance. This is a broad and commercially focused position, combining purchasing, supplier management, inventory planning, product introduction, compliance and quality improvement. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in ensuring product availability, optimising supplier performance and supporting the continued growth of the business. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute purchasing and supply chain strategies for a designated product range. Manage inventory levels to balance customer demand, stock availability and working capital requirements. Forecast demand and implement effective replenishment plans across multiple product categories. Oversee the purchasing process from order placement through to delivery. Coordinate international supply...

The salary range for this role is 38,090 to 41,134 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Procurement Specialist to join our fantastic team. This is a hybrid role split between working on site and from home, with the main base location being Woodhatch Place in Reigate. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About The Role The Procurement Team manages a...

Join Our Team as a Procurement Manager! Fully Office based - Slough - Permanent Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Salary- 50,000- 60,000 % bonus DOE Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a meaningful impact? Our client, a leading organisation based in Slough, is looking for a dedicated Procurement Manager to spearhead their procurement initiatives! What You'll Do: As a Procurement Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that our client sources and purchases the best quality goods and services at the most competitive prices. Here's a glimpse of your exciting responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and oversee the organisation's end-to-end procurement strategy and policies, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards. Category Management: Manage indirect procurement, conducting thorough market research to identify and engage with top-tier suppliers....

Tech Procurement Manager (Infrastructure & Telecoms) Location: Slough (Hybrid working -2 days per week on site) Contract Length: 6-month contract (possible extension) Pay Rate: 600 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Overview We're partnering with a market-leading, customer-facing technology business to secure a high-calibre Tech Procurement Manager to take ownership of a large and complex contract portfolio ( 60 live agreements). This is a high-impact, delivery-critical role requiring a true technology procurement specialist - not a generalist. You'll operate at the centre of a fast-paced tech environment, leading commercial outcomes across infrastructure, telecoms, and cloud. Key Responsibilities Own and manage a high-volume portfolio ( 60 contracts) across technology suppliers Lead end-to-end commercial and contractual negotiations with new and incumbent vendors Act as a trusted commercial partner to senior technology stakeholders Deliver procurement...

Tech Procurement Manager (Infrastructure & Telecoms) Location: Slough (Hybrid working -2 days per week on site) Contract Length: 6-month contract (possible extension) Pay Rate: 600 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Overview We're partnering with a market-leading, customer-facing technology business to secure a high-calibre Tech Procurement Manager to take ownership of a large and complex contract portfolio ( 60 live agreements). This is a high-impact, delivery-critical role requiring a true technology procurement specialist - not a generalist. You'll operate at the centre of a fast-paced tech environment, leading commercial outcomes across infrastructure, telecoms, and cloud. Key Responsibilities Own and manage a high-volume portfolio ( 60 contracts) across technology suppliers Lead end-to-end commercial and contractual negotiations with new and incumbent vendors Act as a trusted commercial partner to senior technology stakeholders Deliver procurement...

Buyer (Seasonal LX) 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 (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...

Senior Procurement Manager - IT / Digital Contract Length: 6 months Location: Warwick or Wokingham (1-2 days on site) Pay Rate: 750 per day via umbrella (Inside IR35) Lead high-value technology procurement at scale - shaping strategy, influencing CIO-level decisions, and delivering real impact from day one. About the Opportunity This is a senior interim leadership role within a highly regulated, nationally significant organisation operating at the forefront of digital and infrastructure transformation. You'll take ownership of IT and digital procurement across a complex, high-value environment - covering software, cloud, telecoms, and critical infrastructure technologies. Working closely with the CIO and senior leadership team, you'll play a key role in enabling large-scale digital initiatives through commercially sound, compliant sourcing strategies. This is a visible, business-critical position where your expertise will directly influence major...

Senior Buyer Pitstone, Buckinghamshire Hybrid 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 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. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Purchasing team as a Senior Buyer at our Pitstone site. At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer. We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. We will...

Excellent opportunity to join a modern and innovative family based business for someone who can make a real contribution to the growth of this exciting and progressive organisation. My client is very highly thought of within their sector and offers an excellent environment and team in which to work. This role is full time (Mon-Fri 08:30am-4:00pm) and is office based. This is an great opportunity to join an established and very reputable business. We are seeking someone who takes real pride in their work. It is also very important to have good purchasing experience and knowledge of imports and exports. Purchasing Manager Full time permanent role Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:00pm - office based role Uckfield - outskirts. There is plenty of free parking on site available for all staff. Due to workplace location and lack of public transport in the area, it is essential to be a driver and have your own transport. Salary £35000 per year plus very good company benefits, monthly...

Excellent opportunity to join a modern and innovative family based business for someone who can make a real contribution to the growth of this exciting and progressive organisation. My client is very highly thought of within their sector and offers an excellent environment and team in which to work. This role is full time (Mon-Fri 08:30am-4:00pm) and is office based. This is an great opportunity to join an established and very reputable business. We are seeking someone who takes real pride in their work. It is also very important to have good purchasing experience and knowledge of imports and exports. Purchasing Manager Full time permanent role Mon-Fri 8:30am - 4:00pm - office based role Uckfield - outskirts. There is plenty of free parking on site available for all staff. Due to workplace location and lack of public transport in the area, it is essential to be a driver and have your own transport. Salary £35000 per year plus very good company benefits, monthly...

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 recruiting for a Sourcing Event Assistant Buyer to support and work closely with the category management teams and be responsible for the administration of all on system sourcing events, inputting key information, facilitating gateway approvals and tendering activities, whilst liaising with wider AWE teams via the Contract Workspace KAHOOTZ. Please note, this is an 18-month fixed term contract. Package: £30,090 to £35,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Location: Reading, with free onsite parking. 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 preferred working pattern on your application (There is an...

Buyer Location: Tilehurst, Reading Package: Annual salary up to £36,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays & additional annual leave purchasing scheme) Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday Sector: Packaging distribution Protecting what matters, together We re dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows. With over 75 years of history, we offer stability alongside continued growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven environment will challenge and stretch you, but also provide genuine opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to influence our success and share in...

Buyer Location: Tilehurst, Reading Package: Annual salary up to £36,000 (dependent on experience) plus bonus & flexible benefits package including up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays & additional annual leave purchasing scheme) Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday Sector: Packaging distribution Protecting what matters, together We re dedicated to protecting what matters most - our people, our customers, our communities, and the environment. At Macfarlane Packaging, our commitment to customer satisfaction, sustainability and continual improvement creates a collaborative, supportive, and friendly workplace where you can unpack a career that grows. With over 75 years of history, we offer stability alongside continued growth. Our fast-paced, results-driven environment will challenge and stretch you, but also provide genuine opportunities for personal and professional development. Every colleague has the chance to influence our success and share in...

Material Management Associate Bedford 30 - 33K/annum We are seeking a proactive Materials Management Assistant to support our Materials Management Lead in ensuring we have the right stock, in the right place, at the right time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative, purchasing, or supply chain experience who enjoys working with data, suppliers, and inventory systems in a fast-paced environment. Essential Skills & Experience Strong interest in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or Procurement. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Comfortable working with spreadsheets, data, and reporting tools. Strong communication skills with confidence to engage suppliers and internal stakeholders. Proactive approach to problem-solving and issue resolution. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Desirable Experience Previous experience within Purchasing,...