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.
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Procurement Specialist
£35000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
Watford
We are seeking a talented Procurement Specialist to join a renowned pharmaceutical organisation in Watford on a permanent basis, offering a salary of up to £45,000. This role supports the company's ambitious growth strategy and commitment to supply chain excellence. As a key member of the procurement team, you will have access to excellent development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact. The ideal candidate will possess experience in international sourcing and procurement within the pharmaceutical sector and demonstrate a strong desire to advance their career. Role responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist include: Support internal stakeholders by sourcing products from UK and overseas markets in line with client specifications and tenders Creating purchase orders and expediting shipments to adhere to lead times and maintain a steady supply chain. Manage product costs and inventory levels to meet customer demands Identifying and proposing new product opportunities aligned with corporate strategy Participation in the qualification and onboarding of new vendors into the supply chain Ensuring compliance with company policies and SOPs Person Specification of the Procurement Specialist: Experience with international procurement experience, within a pharmaceutical environment is essential Strong negotiation skills and a commercially driven mindset Excellent organisational, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills Self-motivated, proactive, and able to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment Effective communicator, both written and verbal Salary Up to £45,000 x2 days pw WFH This role is ideal for someone with procurement or purchasing experience as a purchasing specialist, sourcing specialist, procurement specialist, buyer, senior buyer, category buyer, category purchaser, commodity buyer or commodity specialist
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Supply Chain Fulfilment Specialist
£30000.00 - £38000.00 per annum
Cheltenham
A brand-new opportunity for a Supply Chain Fulfilment Specialist to join a thriving aerospace organisation in Cheltenham on a permanent basis. They are looking to offer up to £38,000 depending on experience. This position has been creating to support business growth in a rapidly growing environment. You will serve as a key point of contact for internal communication to ensure timely updates, address customer needs through interactions such as calls and visits, and prioritse business requirements for the delivery of materials. Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Fulfilment Specialist include: Manage supplier relationships through site visits, orderbook oversight, and expediting urgent demands to ensure on-time delivery and optimal inventory levels. Support procurement activities including making purchase order amendments, maintaining ERP master data, and ensuring accurate supplier delivery commitments. Work cross-functionally to develop innovative commercial solutions, optimise processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain. Resolve issues related to purchased parts, including coordinating with engineering, quality, and accounts payable to address supplier and invoice queries. Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and ethical trading practices, while actively contributing to process enhancements and supply chain efficiencies. Person Specification of the Supply Chain Fulfilment Specialist: Excellent negotiation and organisational skills Strong communication skills with ability to adapt to different stakeholders Able to work with a sense of urgency and priority Positive can-do attitude Strong IT skills include all MS office Salary Up to £38k This position is based fully on site with no hybrid working This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain or procurement as a supply chain specialist, supply chain coordinator, supply chain co-ordinator, supply chain planner, material planner, material coordinator, material co-ordinator, expeditor, junior buyer or buyer
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Procurement Operations Analyst
£32000 - £38000 per annum + Bonus, double match pension
Warwick
Are you an organised, proactive problem-solver with strong systems and reporting skills? Are you looking to build a career in a fast-paced, forward thinking procurement team? If so, this could be the perfect role for you. Butler Ross are currently recruiting on behalf of a large organisation for a Procurement Operations Analyst to join their dynamic and sizeable Procurement function. You'll play a key role in audits, reporting and systems, keeping things running smoothly and acting as the first point of contact for procurement related queries. This is an ideal development role and could suit someone coming from a business analyst, procurement analyst or operations analyst background, who is proficient working with systems, solving problems and providing great service. Prior procurement experience is not essential, but an interest in developing a career in procurement is key. What you'll be doing: Acting as the first point of contact for procurement queries across the business Supporting users with procurement systems and guiding them through processes Managing supplier onboarding and carrying out assurance checks Maintaining procurement guidance documents and buying channel information Running scheduled and ad hoc reports to support decision making Administering procurement systems like SAP Ariba and Coupa (full training provided) Monitoring compliance and suggesting opportunities for continuous improvement Supporting audits and liaising with internal stakeholders and support functions What we're looking for: Strong customer service and communication skills Confident using systems and working with data (especially Excel) Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities Analytical mindset with a willingness to learn and develop Proactive and solutions-oriented - someone who spots issues and takes action Some knowledge of procurement or interest in developing in this area would be a bonus What's in it for you? Real career progression - this role is a great stepping stone into other procurement roles Training and development, including potential for professional procurement qualifications (e.g. CIPS) A collaborative, supportive team culture Flexible hybrid working and a modern working environment Exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and projects If you're ready to start your career in a fast-moving, growing function with real potential for the future, we'd love to hear from you! Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office (Warwick). Comprehensive benefits package is also offered including a double match pension contribution and bonus scheme.
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Senior Buyer - Capex
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
Milton Keynes
I am currently working with a fantastic organisation based in Milton Keyens who are seeking to bring a Senior Buyer (Capex) on board. This role is offering a salary up to £60,000 with excellent progression opportunities. Candidates who have experience as a procurement professional within the engineering or technical manufacturing background will be well suit for this role. Role requirements of the Senior Buyer (Capex) include: Driving and ensuring suppliers are held accountable for meeting continuous improvement and productivity initiatives Negotiating new contracts from start to finish directly with suppliers Working with Engineering and Operations to identify and schedule procurement activities Implementing and managing procurement tendering activities, preparing tender documentation and participate in supplier and contractor negotiations Maintaining procurement program and progress report for all live projects and all relevant aspects to provide regular updates Working with Legal to identify which forms of contract to use for specific packages Role specification of the Senior Buyer (Capex) includes. Minimum 4-5 years' experience as a Procurement professional Experience negotiating new contracts from start to finish directly with suppliers Ability to manage full tender process Experience in NEC specific contract & NEC sourcing Mobility & flexibility to travel across UK sites every week Salary £50k-£60k This role requires regular travel, please see the work schedule below: Monday- Milton Keynes site Tuesday- Working from home Wednesday & Thursday- Onsite (potential overnight stay) the sites are located in Cumbria, Barrow in Furness, Wakefield, Rotherham and London- all travel and hotels expensed Friday- Working from home This role will be well suited if you have held a position within procurement/purchasing as a Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Specialist, Lead Buyer, Procurement Lead, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Category specialist, Commodity Specialist, Category Manager and Commodity Manager.
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Procurement Manager
£65000 - £75000.00 per annum
England
Are you an experienced procurement professional looking for your next challenge in a highly regulated environment? We're working with a leading organisation in the utilities sector that is seeking a Procurement Manager to join their established and high-performing commercial team. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage the IT category and contribute to the delivery of critical services across a large and complex organisation, helping to shape and manage key IT and digital supply chains. While prior IT procurement experience is advantageous, it's not essential. What's more important is your ability to operate confidently within regulated frameworks-such as Public Contracts Regulations (PCR), Utilities Contracts Regulations (UCR), or similarly controlled sectors like financial services. Your expertise in stakeholder engagement, risk management, and strategic sourcing will be key to driving commercial value and ensuring procurement compliance. This is a rewarding role for someone who thrives in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where sustainability, innovation, and long-term planning are central to the organisation's mission. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact and develop your career within a commercially astute and socially responsible business, we'd love to hear from you. Our client also offers flexible, hybrid working, with 2 or 3 days a week at most depending on business needs, spent at their offices in the East of England region. They also offer a comprehensive benefits package that you'd expect from an employer of choice.
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Supplier Quality Engineer
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
Southampton
Are you an experienced quality professional with a passion for the marine industry? A leader in innovative clean marine technology, is seeking a highly motivated Supplier Quality Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers an excellent chance to contribute to groundbreaking environmental solutions and support our rapid growth across the maritime sector. Location: London or Southampton Salary: Up to £45,000 As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you will ensure that supplied products meet the high standards and customer requirements. Your expertise will support supplier compliance, oversee quality issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain. Role responsibilities of the Supplier Quality Engineer include:- Support suppliers in adhering to organisation's quality standards and contractual requirements Lead problem resolution processes and manage non-conformance issues Contain undeclared non-conformances across the supply chain, transit, and customer sites Witness inspections and manage Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at supplier facilities Conduct supplier process audits to ensure robust manufacturing and measurement methods Assist in the selection and assessment of new suppliers' capabilities Analyse supplier performance data and identify opportunities for continuous improvement Person Specification of the Buyer: - Experience in the marine industry, with knowledge of shipyards and hull structures Familiarity with dealing with Classification Societies Knowledge of supply chain processes and marine mechanical equipment; electrical automation experience is a plus Understanding of inspection, quality control, and basic quality improvement tools Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal teams Willingness to travel extensively within Europe Salary: Up to £45,000 - Travel expensed X1 day per week working from home This position will be well suited to you This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role as a Supplier Quality Engineer, Supplier Development Engineer, Supplier Quality Specialist, Supplier Quality Analyst, Supplier Quality Coordinator, Quality Supplier Engineer Supplier Performance Engineer or Supplier Quality Lead
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Buyer
£36000 - £45000 per annum
Basford, Stoke-on-Trent
Butler Ross are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a large manufacturing organisation at one of their offices near Stoke. This is a great opportunity for a capable negotiator with prior experience handling operational purchasing in a fast-paced environment (not necessarily manufacturing). This Buyer opportunity is offering a salary up to £45,000 (depending on relevant experience) and will be based on-site 5 days a week. Responsibilities Include (non-exhaustive) Supplier performance reviews. Cost roll-up creation and reporting. Early supplier engagement activities. Order placement and supplier negotiation Summarising part availability. Risk reporting & mitigation. Project closure & review. Key Experience/Skills Previous experience in a dedicated buyer / purchasing role Strong interpersonal and communication skills Good negotiation skills Proactive Nature CIPS certification (not essential) If this opportunity could be of interest, please either apply via this advert or alternatively reach out directly for more information. This position would likely be well suited to individuals who have previously held any of the following positions: Junior Buyer / Buyer / Senior Buyer / Category Buyer / Lead Buyer / Supply Chain Buyer / Supply Chain Specialist / Procurement Specialist / Purchasing Specialist / Purchasing Manager
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Buyer
£36000.00 - £42000.00 per annum + Additional Benefits
Luton
Butler Ross are supporting a fantastic organisation based in Luton, with an award winning procurement function, who are looking to add another buyer to their high-performing team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for procurement, who is looking for a challenging but highly rewarding position. This salary on offer is up to £42,000, and operates on a flexible hybrid-working arrangement, requiring only 2 days a week in office (additional benefits and incentives below). Benefits (Highlights) CIPS Certification - will provide you with the funding Profit Share Scheme - which is expected to pay-out annually Various additional benefits (a full breakdown can be provided) Your responsibilities will include Running end-to-end procurements from planning, sourcing, negotiation, and contract management, to supplier performance. Working in partnership with stakeholders (both internal and external) on procurement and contract management Developing and implementing procurement strategies for the renewal of both existing and new contracts/framework agreements - with a focus on sustainability. Maintaining and maintaining the contract database a Effective supplier management - including the creation management of a preferred supplier list, monitoring and reporting on performance across the board. Desired Experience Applicants must have demonstrable experience managing the full end-to-end procurement process. Previous exposure to regulated environments or public sector procurement (an understanding of competition law, for example) - would be beneficial Prior experience with contract management is a 'nice-to-have' Specific category experience is not required If this opportunity has piqued your interest, please either reach out to us directly to discuss, or apply via this advert. This position would be well suited to individuals with solid end-to-end procurement experience, who have previously held any of the following positions: Junior Buyer / Buyer / Senior Buyer / Category Buyer / Lead Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Purchasing Specialist / Purchasing Manager / Procurement Lead / Purchasing Lead / Indirect Buyer / Indirects Buyer / Supply Chain Buyer / Contracts Officer / Procurement Officer / Assistant Procurement Manager / Assistant Commercial Manager
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Procurement Manager
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per annum
Didcot
An exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join a leading innovation-focused organisation based in the Didcot, Oxfordshire. This 13-month FTC, offering a salary of up to £55,000, with a focus on delivering compliant, value-driven procurement processes in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The Procurement Manager will report to the Head of Commercial Services to ensure procurement activities align with the Procurement Act 2023, supporting the organisation's strategic objectives. Role responsibilities of the Procurement Manager include: Managing end-to-end procurement processes in accordance with procurement policies and legislation, including the Procurement Act 2023 Drafting and developing procurement documentation, specifications, and evaluation criteria, ensuring clarity and purpose Leading route-to-market strategies and providing expert advice on tender opportunities Drafting contracts, change notes, and managing contract renewals and expiries, ensuring compliance and appropriate risk mitigation Performing due diligence checks on potential suppliers, including credit and risk assessments Person Specification of the Procurement Manager: Candidates will have strong experience working within public sector procurement frameworks, with a solid understanding of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023. Experience in drafting tender specifications, evaluating bids, and managing procurement risks is essential. Excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and familiarity with IT systems such as Microsoft Office and finance systems are required. Salary Up to £55,000 3 days per week WFH This role is ideal for professionals with a background in public sector procurement, as a procurement manager, category manager, sourcing manager or purchasing manager
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Senior Category Buyer
£52000.00 - £57000.00 per annum + Bonus & Remote Working
Warwickshire
Butler Ross are pleased to be supporting a global utilities organisation in their search for a highly-capable Senior Category Buyer, with a background in construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the UK's most critical, high-value projects - from multi-million to £1Billion+ in value. This permanent position is offering a salary of £52-£57,000 + Bonus, and operates on a fully-remote basis (with occasional ad-hoc in-office/site visit requirements). Whilst this is fully-remote, you will need to be situated, and eligible to work, within the UK to be considered for this opportunity. Key Responsibilities Include: Accountability for the development of category strategies, commercial recommendations and execution of sourcing strategy. Delivering multiple strategic sourcing events within your portfolio Supporting the overall development and delivery of assigned category strategy Identifying continuous improvement category opportunities through engagement with suppliers and stakeholders, and maximising value for money from contracts awarded. Ideally, you will have: Significant experience of strategic sourcing and category management generally Procurement experience specifically relating to engineering, civil works, or large scale infrastructure construction projects Prior experience delivering procurement services over the full procurement life cycle An understanding of project management principles - with prior experience managing high-value procurements especially within project environments of great complexity If you are interested in this position or would like to discuss the specifics in more detail, please either apply via this advert or feel free to contact us directly. This position would be well suited to individuals with prior high-value project experience, that have previously held any of the following positions: Senior Buyer / Strategic Buyer / Lead Buyer / Category Buyer / Senior Strategic Buyer / Senior Category Buyer / Category Manager / Category Lead / Procurement Manager / Project Buyer / Senior Project Buyer / Procurement Lead / Procurement Specialist
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Senior Buyer - Capex
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
Milton Keynes
I am currently working with a fantastic organisation based in Milton Keyens who are seeking to bring a Senior Buyer (Capex) on board. This role is offering a salary up to £60,000 with excellent progression opportunities. Candidates who have experience as a procurement professional within the engineering or technical manufacturing background will be well suit for this role. Role requirements of the Senior Buyer (Capex) include: Driving and ensuring suppliers are held accountable for meeting continuous improvement and productivity initiatives Negotiating new contracts from start to finish directly with suppliers Working with Engineering and Operations to identify and schedule procurement activities Implementing and managing procurement tendering activities, preparing tender documentation and participate in supplier and contractor negotiations Maintaining procurement program and progress report for all live projects and all relevant aspects to provide regular updates Working with Legal to identify which forms of contract to use for specific packages Role specification of the Senior Buyer (Capex) includes. Minimum 4-5 years' experience as a Procurement professional Experience negotiating new contracts from start to finish directly with suppliers Ability to manage full tender process Experience in NEC specific contract & NEC sourcing Mobility & flexibility to travel across UK sites every week Salary £50k-£60k This role requires regular travel, please see the work schedule below: Monday- Milton Keynes site Tuesday- Working from home Wednesday & Thursday- Onsite (potential overnight stay) the sites are located in Cumbria, Barrow in Furness, Wakefield, Rotherham and London- all travel and hotels expensed Friday- Working from home This role will be well suited if you have held a position within procurement/purchasing as a Senior Buyer, Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing Specialist, Lead Buyer, Procurement Lead, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Category specialist, Commodity Specialist, Category Manager and Commodity Manager.
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Buyer / Senior Buyer
£40000 - £60000.00 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 - £60,000 dependent on individual experience. There are positions available across multiple areas (indirects / 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, or contact us 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
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Category Manager - Estates & Construction
£50000 - £57000.00 per annum
Uxbridge
Based in Uxbridge with a salary banding of upto £57,000, we are seeking a proactive Category Manager / Procurement Manager (Estates & Construction) to join a leading Public Sector Body to deliver a high-quality Procurement service. This role will involve leading high-risk/complexity tenders, creating and delivering sourcing strategies, and managing supplier relationships to achieve value for money and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities of the Category Manager / Procurement Manager: - To take ownership of the category vision and develop Category Plans that support the overall sourcing strategies. - To create a clear category vision and drive the execution of annual category plans. - To gain a deep understanding of the Category from both internal and external perspectives. Building strong working relationships and actively engage with relevant stakeholders to foster collaboration. - To Identify and report on risks and issues, tracking progress through regular updates. Identify and promote value-added services. - To deliver budget efficiencies and maximise the use of funds. - To procure and negotiate contractual agreements effectively. - To promote best commercial practise through stakeholder and supplier relationships. -To ensure compliant procurement processes and contracts, while improving overall compliance metrics and addressing any non-compliance issues. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to establish Procurement as a Best-in-Class function. Skills & Attributes of the Category Manager / Procurement Manager - Strong communication, negotiation, and networking abilities. - Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. - Experience using e-sourcing platforms and lead on tender processes. - Experience in managing the Estates, Property & Construction Category) is essential. - Public Sector Procurement experience This role will suit a procurement professional with Public Sector exposure as a Senior Buyer, Procurement Lead, Senior Procurement Officer, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Sourcing Specialist or Category Manager
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Procurement Assistant Manager
£35000 - £40000 per annum
Chelmsford
I am currently looking for Procurement Assistant Managers to join a well-established public organisation on a 12-month FTC based in Chelmsford offering a salary up to £40,000! The Procurement Assistant Managers will sit in the purchasing department with excellent progression opportunities. Role responsibility of the Procurement Assistant Manage include: Leading the development, maintenance and implementation of category strategies, ensuring alignment to commissioning objectives. Leading projects and tenders, ensuring all sourcing activity fully complies with appropriate legislation and regulation whilst also complying with each EPP member Authority's policies. Providing support and advice to stakeholders regarding any contractual or procurement matters Operating a continuous improvement approach to identify and deliver on-going changes whilst also leading the negotiation of commercial and contractual changes to ensure they consistently meet business requirements. Person specification of the Procurement Assistant Manager include: Experience in leading and delivering multiple tenders under the public sector regulations. Knowledge of category management and experience of using this methodology in complex commercial environments to deliver significant cost or service improvements. Extensive knowledge of public sector procurement law and the new reforms with an ability to explain the law to non-procurement staff and find pragmatic solutions to potential legal difficulties. Salary £35k-£40k This role offers hybrid working- 1-2 days on site This role will be well suited if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Senior Buyer, Lead Buyer, Procurement Lead, Procurement Officer, Procurement Specialist, Purchasing specialist, Category Manager, Commodity Manager, Senior Category Manager or a Category Specialist.
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