Procurement
We have an in-depth understanding of the procurement market and provide our candidates with a range of opportunities to enhance their procurement careers, as well as supporting our clients with all levels of recruitment from Graduates to Executive level, helping to build and develop their procurement teams.
The types of roles we recruit for include:
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Latest Jobs
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Commercial Lead
Up to £52000.00 per annum + Excellent Pension and Holiday
England
We are supporting a national not-for-profit organisation, established to improve commercial and procurement services across Public Sector organisations who mare are recruiting for a Commercial Lead to drive high-profile procurement and contract management across multiple categories. This is a dynamic, fully remote role offering variety, professional growth, and the chance to influence commercial strategy. The Commercial Lead is responsible for delivering maximum value via commercial activities, influencing commercial strategy as a commercial and procurement expert, supporting procurement and contract management activities. Responsibilities of the Commercial Lead: -Prepare strategic plans, delivering and making recommendations for actions on all commercial/procurement activity -Lead complex competitive tenders and supplier negotiations for the supply of goods and services -Support key stakeholders creating strong and effective relationships -Lead sourcing processes within required timeframes whilst achieving attractive commercial goals -Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and social value policies -Lead contract and supplier management programmes including supply chain improvement programmes -Identify risks and understand risk management -Sourcing, implementing and managing new contracts Skills and experience of the Commercial Lead: -Experienced in Commercial Management / Procurement Management -Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills -Analytical, resilient, and collaborative mindset -Working knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations -Proven success in leading full end-to-end procurement/commercial cycle -Strong commercial and financial acumen Package of the Commercial Lead: Salary up to £51,000 Pension: 12% Employer / 6% Employee Holiday: 28 days + Bank Holidays + Birthday Professional qualification support Life Insurance 4x Salary A variety of softer benefits Please note this role is fully remote working The Commercial Lead would suit candidates with experience of or having held roles of Commercial Management, Commercial Manager, Senior Commercial Officer, Procurement, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager or Category Manager.
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Supply Chain Director
£80000.00 - £90000.00 per annum
Poole
A dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director to join their team in Poole. This role offers a salary of up to £90,000 and requires full on-site presence. This position will be responsible for the existing fulfilment and category management functions and the continued sourcing of new suppliers to improve lead times, quality and cost. Ideal candidates will possess proven experience in supply chain and procurement within a manufacturing background. Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Director include: Manage gross profit and price reductions through cost-saving initiatives, sourcing better value products, rationalising ranges, and developing own brand products. Monitor and improve KPIs related to team performance, supplier management, and stock status, support growth of own brand in collaboration with sales and marketing. Support tendering, bid preparation, and securing supplier discounts; proactively assist in leveraging new business opportunities. Oversee product range lifecycle management, data accuracy, stock rationalisation, and ensure compliance with product documentation and certifications. Manage the Fulfilment Team to ensure timely customer orders, supplier deliveries, and maintain efficient operational processes. Lead, coach, and support a team with enthusiasm and professionalism, ensuring strong work ethics and alignment with company values. Person Specification of the Supply Chain Director: Previous experience in a supply chain and procurement within a manufacturing environment Results-driven, energetic, highly organised, and proactive with a strong focus on customer and business needs. Collaborates as one team, aligns with organisational values, and advocates for procurement and customer interests. Embrace learning from failure, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. Demonstrates personal and team accountability, sets challenging goals, and reviews performance regularly. Builds relationships, develops others, and maintains a customer-focused, professional approach. Adapts to change, thinks strategically, encourages innovation, and maintains high standards of quality and integrity. Salary Up to £90k This positions requires full onsite presence This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain and procurement as a supply chain director, procurement director, head of supply chain, supply chain and procurement director, director of supply chain operations, supply chain manager, supply chain lead, procurement lead, global supply chain director, category manager or operations and supply chain director
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Buyers & Senior Buyers
£40000 - £65000.00 per annum
Staffordshire
Butler Ross are recruiting for multiple purchasing and procurement professionals from buyer - senior buyer - category manager level, for a global manufacturing organisation based in Staffordshire. These are excellent opportunities for both experienced individuals, and those that are driven and ambitious, but relatively new to the industry. The salaries for these positions range from £40,000 - £65,000 dependent on individual experience. There are positions available across multiple purchasing areas (indirects / operations / NPI programmes) - which can be discussed during the application process. Responsibilities are likely to include: Adhering to purchasing policies and procedures and delivering in line with the sourcing strategy: Effective early supplier engagement. Cost Saving projects Tendering Contracting Supplier performance reviews. Summarising part availability. (NPI) Co-ordination of launch readiness activities. (NPI) Risk reporting & mitigation. Project closure & review. These are demanding, and highly rewarding positions working as part of a high-performing team. If you are interested in these opportunities, or would like further information and a discussion - please apply via this advert, or contact Butler Ross directly. These positions would be well suited to individuals who have previously held any of the following positions: Buyer / Senior Buyer / Category Buyer / Category Manager / Procurement Manager / Procurement Specialist / Commodity Manager / Commodity Specialist / Purchasing Specialist / Purchasing Manager / Indirects Buyer / Indirect Buyer / Sourcing Manager / Strategic Buyer / Operations Buyer / NPI Buyer / Programme Buyer / Project Buyer
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Interim Senior Engineering Buyer
Up to £46 per hour + Umbrella Rate
Ampthill
**COMPRESSED HOURS - 4-DAY WORKING WEEK** Butler Ross are pleased to be recruiting for a senior engineering buyer on a contract basis, on behalf of globally renowned manufacturing organisation. This is an initial 6 month contract with the expectation to extend further, offering an Umbrella Rate of £46/hour on a condensed 4-day working week (that's Fridays off!). This position also operates on a hybrid working model, with the flexibility to work from home 1-2x a week; with their office based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing supplier delivery and supporting a diverse range of activities across multiple categories, including both simple and complex build-to-print components. Key areas of focus will include commodities such as PCBs / PCB-As , box-build assemblies, cable harnesses, and mechanical parts. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in purchasing or procurement, with a particular emphasis on sourcing and managing complex drawn items. Key Responsibilities: Managing the end-to-end procurement process, including issuing RFQs, facilitating tenders, establishing terms and conditions, conducting negotiations, evaluating bids, and awarding contracts. Negotiating with suppliers to secure optimal value and favourable terms. Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with key internal teams and external business partners. Ensuring all procurement activities adhere to internal policies and legislative requirements. Holding procurement delegation authority to sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established limits. Contributing to the ongoing enhancement of supply chain processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Ideal Experience: Procurement experience within a similar technical manufacturing environment (e.g. - Aerospace, Automotive Defence) OR as an Proven track record as a Senior Engineering Buyer or in a similar procurement role. Extensive experience sourcing complex drawn components, including mechanical assemblies and PCB assemblies (PCB-A). Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environments. Strong expertise in procurement best practices, with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively managing stakeholder expectations and fostering collaborative relationships. If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore further, please apply via this advert or feel free to reach out to us at Butler Ross for a conversation and additional information. This role will likely be well suited to you if you have held any of the following (or similar) positions: Buyer / Senior Buyer / Engineering Buyer / Senior Engineering Buyer / Category Buyer / Commodity Buyer / Manufacturing Buyer / NPI Buyer / Mechanical Buyer / Electronics Buyer / Lead Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Sourcing Specialist / Category Manager / Procurement Manager / Purchasing Manager / Procurement Lead / Supply Chain Specialist
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Senior Engineering Buyer
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per annum
Ampthill
A globally renowned organisation is seeking a Senior Engineering Buyer to join their team in Ampthill on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of up to £55,000 and features a 4-day compressed workweek, with Fridays off. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing supplier delivery and supporting a diverse range of activities across multiple categories, including both simple and complex build-to-print components. Key areas of focus will include commodities such as PCBs, box-build assemblies, cable harnesses, and mechanical parts. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in purchasing or procurement, with a particular emphasis on sourcing and managing complex drawn items. Role responsibilities of the Senior Engineering Buyer include: Managing the end-to-end procurement process, including issuing RFQs, facilitating tenders, establishing terms and conditions, conducting negotiations, evaluating bids, and awarding contracts. Negotiating with suppliers to secure optimal value and favorable terms. Building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships with key internal teams and external business partners. Ensuring all procurement activities adhere to internal policies and legislative requirements. Holding procurement delegation authority to sign supplier agreements and purchase orders within established limits. Contributing to the ongoing enhancement of supply chain processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Person Specification of the Senior Engineering Buyer: Proven track record as a Senior Engineering Buyer or in a similar procurement role. Extensive experience sourcing complex drawn components, including mechanical assemblies and PCB assemblies (PCB-A). Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-volume, fast-paced production environments. Strong expertise in procurement best practices, with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively managing stakeholder expectations and fostering collaborative relationships. Salary Up to £55k + benefits 4 day compressed working week with 2 days working from home This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, engineering buyer, lead procurement specialist, purchasing agent, engineering procurement manager, electronics buyer, mechanical buyer, engineering materials buyer, procurement supervisor
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Strategic Purchasing Lead
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
Bournemouth
Butler Ross are pleased to be supporting our client, a leading services and solutions provider to the marine and offshore industry, in their search for a highly capable Strategic Purchasing Lead (prior experience in this sector is not required!) This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to make a real impact at an organisation, where you can see clear results in the work you perform - as you will be taking the lead managing complex supplier relationships and contractual negotiations. The salary on offer for this position ranges from £55,000 - £60,000, plus benefits such as private medical and solid pension contributions. The role will operate on a hybrid-working basis, with time to be split between their office (Bournemouth area), home-working, and supplier visits - the model of which is open to discussion. Responsibilities Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key categories, focusing on long-term value creation Leading supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management processes. Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, effectively managing supplier performance Monitoring and managing supply chain risks, market trends and cost factors Managing internal stakeholders and collaborating across teams to align procurement strategies and project requirements Driving continuous improvement across the organisation, especially procurement processes, tools, and supplier performance. Ideal Experience Strong negotiation skills and commercial understanding Experience with contract management and service level agreements (SLA's) Prior experience with sourcing and supplier development Excellent supplier relationship management capabilities Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytic skills If this position is of interest, or would you like to request additional details, please apply via this advert or reach out to us, Butler Ross, directly. This position would be well suited to individuals who have previously held any of the below, or similar, positions: Procurement Manager / Purchasing Manager / Sourcing Manager / Commodity Manager / Supplier Relationship Manager / Contract Manager / Contracts Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Category Manager / Strategic Buyer / Lead Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Commercial Manager / Vendor Manager
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Buyer / Senior Buyer
£40000 - £65000.00 per annum
Staffordshire
Butler Ross are recruiting for multiple purchasing and procurement professionals from buyer - senior buyer - category manager level, for a global manufacturing organisation based in Staffordshire. These are excellent opportunities for both experienced individuals, and those that are driven and ambitious, but relatively new to the industry. The salaries for these positions range from £40,000 - £65,000 dependent on individual experience. There are positions available across multiple purchasing areas (indirects / operations / NPI programmes) - which can be discussed during the application process. Responsibilities are likely to include: Adhering to purchasing policies and procedures and delivering in line with the sourcing strategy: Effective early supplier engagement. Cost Saving projects Tendering Contracting Supplier performance reviews. Summarising part availability. (NPI) Co-ordination of launch readiness activities. (NPI) Risk reporting & mitigation. Project closure & review. These are demanding, and highly rewarding positions working as part of a high-performing team. If you are interested in these opportunities, or would like further information and a discussion - please apply via this advert, or contact Butler Ross directly. These positions would be well suited to individuals who have previously held any of the following positions: Buyer / Senior Buyer / Category Buyer / Category Manager / Procurement Manager / Procurement Specialist / Commodity Manager / Commodity Specialist / Purchasing Specialist / Purchasing Manager / Indirects Buyer / Indirect Buyer / Sourcing Manager / Strategic Buyer / Operations Buyer / NPI Buyer / Programme Buyer / Project Buyer
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