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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Latest Jobs
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Buyer / Material Planner
Up to £35000.00 per annum
Buckinghamshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Buyer / Material Planner to join a global manufacturing business with multiple sites across the UK. Based in High Wycombe, this role offers a salary of up to £35,000 along with the flexibility to work from home two days per week. The Purchasing & MRP Coordinator is responsible for coordinating operational purchasing, material requirements planning, supplier performance and inventory availability across the manufacturing sites. The role combines hands-on purchasing with materials planning. The successful candidate will use ERP/MRP systems, analyse production demand, interpret bills of materials, maintain accurate planning data and ensure materials are available to support production and customer requirements. Working closely with the Group Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager, the role holder will take ownership of day-to-day purchasing as well as material planning. The role requirements of the Buyer / Material Planner: Purchasing Take operational responsibility for day-to-day purchasing Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements, delivery schedules and expediting. Maintain supplier relationships and support alternative-source identification and evaluation. Support supplier negotiations, sourcing exercises and purchasing cost reductions Material Resource Planning (MRP) Review MRP recommendations and planned orders to determine material requirements and required dates. Interpret bills of materials (BOMs), including component quantities, sub assemblies and multilevel structures. Calculate component requirements against production orders, forecasts, stock, open purchase orders and allocations. Identify material shortages and production constraints; take proactive action to secure supply. Maintain lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQs), order multiples, safety stock and reorder points. Maintain accurate MRP data and improve planning processes. Inventory Management Maintain material availability while minimising excess inventory and working capital. Analyse consumption, purchasing history, lead times and forecast demand to support replenishment. Identify slow-moving, obsolete and excess stock and recommend corrective actions. Escalate potential shortages before they affect production or customer demand. Data Analysis Use Microsoft Excel to analyse purchasing, inventory, supplier and manufacturing planning data. Extract, clean, reconcile and analyse ERP/MRP exports to identify shortages, discrepancies and requirements. Prepare purchasing, supplier delivery, stock and material availability reports. Use formulas, lookup functions, PivotTables and other Excel tools to support planning decisions. Skills and experience required of the Buyer / Material Planner At least three years' practical experience in purchasing, materials planning or supply chain operations, including direct purchasing responsibility. Hands-on use of an ERP/MRP system in manufacturing, assembly or engineering Experience reviewing MRP recommendations and converting requirements into purchase orders or delivery schedules. Ability to interpret BOMs, including quantities and multilevel assemblies. Understanding of demand, stock, open orders, lead times and safety stock in material planning. Intermediate proficiency in using Excel (SUM, SUMIF, COUNTIF) using XLOOKUP & VLOOKUP and creating PivotTables Experience purchasing components, raw materials, manufactured products or assemblies. Understanding of lead times, MOQs, purchasing costs and inventory management. This role would suit an individual who has worked in manufacturing / engineering environments in purchasing or material departments and in positions such as Buyer, Senior Buyer, Junior Buyer, Material Planner, Material Coordinator, MRP Planner, MRP Controller.
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Procurement Lead
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per annum
Camberley
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Lead to join a leading manufacturing business based in Camberley, offering a salary of up to £55,000. The Procurement Lead will take ownership of designated commodities, managing and developing supplier relationships to ensure consistent performance across Cost, Quality and Delivery. The role will play a key part in driving supplier performance, supporting business objectives, and ensuring the effective delivery of procurement strategies. Key Responsibilities: Supplier Selection & Sourcing: Identify and select new suppliers in line with commodity strategies, ensuring appropriate capability, capacity and commercial alignment. Commercial Negotiation & Contracting: Manage RFQs, pricing and lead-time requests, negotiate commercial terms, and award new supplier contracts in line with New Product Introduction (NPI) requirements. Supplier & Part Validation: Coordinate the verification and validation of new supplier parts to ensure compliance with technical, quality and business requirements. Supply & Production Support: Support Material Planning and Production teams with recurring purchasing, supplier coordination, planning parameters, and resolution of supply or lead-time issues. Supplier Performance & Improvement: Monitor supplier performance, coordinate resolution of quality issues, manage escalation processes, and develop improvement plans to address identified gaps. Compliance, Cost & Governance: Ensure suppliers meet ISO 9001 and applicable standards, maintain appropriate oversight, support technical/commercial queries, and ensure accurate part costing in line with Finance requirements. Initial focus: Electronic, Electrical and associated connected commodities. Skills & Experience Required: Commodity & Industry Experience: Experience managing Electronic, Electrical and connected commodities within a regulated environment. Engineering & Supplier Management: Ability to understand engineering requirements and effectively flow them down to suppliers, ensuring requirements are clearly understood and delivered. Supplier Assessment & Development: Experience auditing and assessing supplier performance, identifying gaps, and coaching suppliers to develop and implement improvement plans. Commercial & Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop effective commercial outcomes with suppliers. Analytical & IT Skills: Strong analytical capability with good proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to analyse data and support decision-making. Communication & Mobility: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues into clear, actionable summaries. Willingness to travel approximately 20% domestically and 10% within Europe, with a full clean driving licence. Salary: Up to £55,000 1 day a week working from home post probation This position would suit someone who has worked in a manufacturing environment in a role such as, Senior Buyer, Purchasing Specialist, Commodity Manager, Category Manager, Procurement Manager, Sourcing Manager, Purchasing Manager or Procurement Specialist.
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Senior Procurement Specialist (NEC3/4 - Construction)
£55000 - £64000 per annum + Private Medical, Bonus
Cambridgeshire
We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to play a key role in delivering a major, multi-billion-pound infrastructure construction programme of national significance. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead complex procurement activity across large-scale capital projects, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work will directly influence long-term infrastructure outcomes. The Role You will take ownership of a portfolio of procurement projects, leading strategy development, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations across a complex delivery programme. Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end procurement activity across major infrastructure or capital projects Developing and executing category and sourcing strategies aligned to programme objectives Managing supplier selection processes and leading commercial negotiations Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners Ensuring robust governance, compliance, and audit-ready documentation Using market intelligence and data insights to identify risks, opportunities, and value improvements Supporting post-award contract management activities in collaboration with commercial teams Mentoring junior team members and promoting procurement best practice Key Requirements To be successful in this role, you will bring: Strong experience in infrastructure or capital project procurement environments Proven experience working with NEC contracts (NEC3 and/or NEC4 is essential) Demonstrable experience delivering procurements under regulated frameworks, including at least one of: Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015) Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (UCR2016) Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) Experience developing and delivering procurement and category strategies Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple complex procurement activities simultaneously Solid understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management in regulated environments Why Apply? Opportunity to work on a flagship UK infrastructure programme with long-term national impact High visibility role with the ability to influence strategic procurement decisions Collaborative and forward-thinking environment Strong focus on career development, leadership, and progression Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package Apply Now If you are an experienced procurement professional with, working in a Senior Buyer, Category Manager, Sourcing Manager, Purchasing Specialist, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager or similar role with a background in major projects, NEC contracts and regulated procurement, we would love to hear from you. Salary and Package £55,000-£64,000 with a strong benefits package that includes: Individual private medical cover Double-matched pension scheme Annual bonus scheme
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Buyer
Up to £50000 per annum
Huntingdon
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a leading design and manufacturer of electronic equipment and instruments as a Buyer. Based in Huntingdon on a 4 day Mon-Thurs working week. This key position sits within an established purchasing team and is to support the sourcing and supply of electronic components as per production requirements. The successful candidate must have experience purchasing electronic components with the supply chain globally based. Key responsibilities of the Buyer Source components based on forecast and average usage data Issue RFQs and collate responses Order through franchised distribution to lead time Order from alternative sources to fill any gaps Obtain acknowledgements and file appropriately Report regularly on progress Engage with New Projects and attend NPI meetings where required Deputise for the Purchasing Manager where required Support Quality Manager in resolving supplier quality issues Skills and experience required of the Buyer Experience of a dynamic electronics manufacturing environment Experience of buying electronic components Experience of using MRP/ERP systems Excellent communication skills Commercially astute Strong negotiation skills This position would suit someone with experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain as a Junior Buyer, Buyer, Senior Buyer, purchasing specialist, category manager or commodity manager.
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Senior Procurement Specialist - Engineering
£43500.00 - £54500.00 per annum
Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Full Time | 37.5 Hours Per Week Hybrid Working | 4-Day Working Week An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to join a leading advanced engineering and manufacturing organisation supporting complex, high-technology programmes for UK and international customers. Working within a dynamic Supply Chain function, you will be responsible for managing supplier performance, driving procurement activities, and ensuring the successful delivery of critical engineering products and services across multiple programmes. This position offers a highly attractive 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday) alongside a hybrid working arrangement. The Role As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will play a key role in managing strategic supplier relationships and delivering procurement excellence across a range of engineering commodities. You will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Programme teams to ensure suppliers meet delivery, cost, quality, and technical requirements. Key responsibilities include: Managing strategic, critical, and tactical supplier relationships Leading end-to-end sourcing activities including RFQs, tender evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards Monitoring supplier performance and implementing corrective actions where required Managing supply chain risk and developing mitigation strategies Acting as the primary interface between suppliers and internal stakeholders Managing supplier agreements and purchase orders in line with governance requirements Supporting bids, proposals, and programme reviews Driving continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and the wider supply chain About You We are looking for a commercially minded procurement professional with strong supplier management experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment. You will ideally have: Experience procuring complex engineered products such as mechanical assemblies, PCB assemblies, fabrications and machined components Proven experience managing strategic supplier relationships and resolving complex delivery and cost challenges Strong negotiation and commercial management skills Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities Experience identifying and mitigating supply chain risks A track record of working within established procurement processes and governance frameworks The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively A passion for continuous improvement Desirable Experience Defence, aerospace, or highly regulated industry experience Bid and proposal support experience CIPS qualification or working towards Full UK driving licence What's on Offer 4-day working week Hybrid working model Opportunity to work on complex, cutting-edge engineering programmes Collaborative and supportive working environment Career development within a growing organisation Competitive salary and benefits package Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, successful candidates will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Applicants must therefore be eligible to undergo UK security vetting. Apply now to join a high-performing procurement team supporting innovative engineering and manufacturing programmes that make a real impact. Who This Role Could Suit This opportunity would be ideal for an experienced procurement professional looking to take the next step in their career or already operating at a senior level within a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, defence, automotive, or highly regulated environment. Candidates currently working in roles such as: Senior Buyer, Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Strategic Buyer, Commodity Specialist, Commodity Manager, Sourcing Specialist, Sourcing Manager, Category Buyer, Supply Chain Specialist will likely possess many of the skills and experience required for success in this position. The role is particularly suited to individuals with experience managing engineered products and supplier relationships, leading sourcing activities, negotiating commercial agreements, and working closely with engineering and operational stakeholders to deliver complex programmes.
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Buyer
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per annum
Hatfield
A fantastic opportunity for a Buyer / Purchasing Specialist to join an established manufacturing business, with a salary of up to £40,000 and the opportunity to work from home up to 2 days per week. This is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer to join a busy Supply Chain function, taking responsibility for the procurement of materials, components and services. The role will involve working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders, managing purchase orders through an MRP/ERP system, driving commercial improvements and supporting ongoing business projects. Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing environment, with strong MRP/ERP experience. Role responsibilities of the Buyer include: Manage a portfolio of suppliers and raise purchase orders using an MRP/ERP system. Negotiate with suppliers and support competitive tenders to achieve commercial improvements. Develop strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Ensure on-time delivery of materials and proactively expedite orders where required. Identify and manage supply chain risks, including single-source components. Support new product introductions, engineering changes and ongoing business projects. Monitor supplier performance and assist with purchasing KPIs and reporting. Identify and drive process improvements across the purchasing function. Support the purchasing strategy for production materials and services. Person Specification of the Buyer: Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement or supply chain role within manufacturing. Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work confidently with stakeholders at all levels. Proactive, self-motivated and organised with strong problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player. Salary & Benefits Salary: Up to £40,000 Hybrid working: Up to 2 days per week from home This role will be well suited to you if you have held a position such as Buyer, Purchasing Specialist, Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain Buyer, Senior Buyer, Materials Buyer, Commodity Buyer or Purchasing Coordinator, particularly within a manufacturing environment.
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Senior Procurement Manager
Up to £84000.00 per annum + Bonus, Car Allowance, Soft Benefits
Bath
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Procurement Manager to join the Procurement function within a Global Construction & Infrastructure business. The Senior Procurement Manager will lead the procurement of works that keep major operational and capital programmes flowing across water and other major construction and infrastructure projects. With responsibility for a portfolio of frameworks worth over £500m and leadership of a talented procurement team, you'll be making the big calls, shaping supplier strategies and influencing investments that leave a lasting mark on critical infrastructure. This is procurement with a seat at the table, real influence, and plenty of opportunity to make your mark. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days in office at a modern facility in Bath. The role of the Senior Procurement Manager As Senior Procurement Manager, you'll be the commercial driving force behind some of our most important procurement activity. You'll turn complex challenges into smart solutions, build supplier partnerships that go beyond the transactional, and ensure every procurement delivers value, resilience and long-term impact. You will: Develop and deliver procurement strategies aligned to business priorities and major capital programmes Lead the full procurement lifecycle, from market engagement and sourcing through to contract award and supplier management Establish, negotiate and manage high-value frameworks and contracts, including NEC and bespoke agreements Build strategic supplier relationships that drive innovation, performance and sustainable outcomes Ensure procurement activity complies with environmental, health & safety and regulated procurement requirements Manage budgets, track savings and uncover opportunities for greater commercial value Proactively manage commercial and supply chain risks Lead, coach and develop a team of procurement professionals, creating a culture where people and performance thrive Skills and experience required of the Senior Procurement Manager You'll be a strategic thinker, a skilled negotiator and someone who knows that great procurement is about people as much as process. Comfortable navigating complexity and influencing senior stakeholders, you'll bring the experience and confidence to lead large-scale procurement activity. You'll have: Substantial procurement experience within water, utilities, construction or infrastructure Strong experience of regulated procurement and large-scale framework management Proven success negotiating and managing complex, high-value contracts Experience leading and developing high-performing teams Excellent commercial and financial acumen A strong understanding of procurement governance, risk management and supplier performance The ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels Experience using e-procurement and contract management systems Clear communication skills and a passion for delivering better outcomes. The Package of the Senior Procurement Manager Competitive salary A combined pension contribution of up to 20%. Career progression and professional development opportunities. 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service. Competitive car allowance (subject to conditions). A performance-related bonus (subject to conditions). The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year. The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions). A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs. Life assurance of up to eight times your salary. The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions). Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers. One paid volunteering day each year. Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements. Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform. This role would be suitable for someone who has held senior positions within procurement as a procurement manager, procurement specialist, senior sourcing specialist, senior category manager or category lead
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Procurement Manager
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per annum
Lymington
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to join a growing and innovative manufacturing business based in Lymington, offering a salary of up to £55,000. This position will be responsible for leading the procurement function, managing a team of buyers and ensuring the effective delivery of operational and strategic procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have previous buying or procurement experience within a technical manufacturing background. Role responsibilities of the Procurement Manager include: Lead and develop the Procurement team, setting clear KPIs, coaching performance and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture. Own end-to-end procurement and supply chain activities, ensuring continuity of supply, production requirements and effective orderbook and inventory management. Drive commercial value and cost efficiency through strategic sourcing, tendering, negotiation, supplier agreements and continuous improvement initiatives. Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, improving quality, cost and OTIF performance while identifying and mitigating supply chain risks. Partner cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Quality, R&D, Sales and other stakeholders to resolve supply issues and support business growth and product development. Ensure procurement excellence and compliance, maintaining robust processes, accurate ERP data and forecasts, monitoring KPIs, and adhering to ISO9001, ethical sourcing and relevant legislation. Person Specification of the Procurement Manager: Proven leadership experience, with at least 2 years' experience leading, developing and motivating procurement or purchasing teams. Strong procurement and commercial expertise, including strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, negotiation, contract management and a sound understanding of manufacturing supply chains. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make commercially sound decisions, manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to negotiate, influence and collaborate effectively across teams and with suppliers. Proactive, organised and customer-focused approach, with high attention to detail, resilience, a commitment to continuous improvement Salary Up to £55k This position requires full on-site presence This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a procurement manager, purchasing manager, supply chain manager, strategic buyer, strategic procurement manager, commodity manager, category manager, principal buyer or purchasing lead
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Buyer
£38000.00 - £42000.00 per annum
Aldershot
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Buyer to join a growing and innovative business based in Aldershot, Hampshire, offering a salary of up to £42,000. Supporting the Procurement Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day purchasing function, managing the end-to-end procurement of finished goods. You'll be responsible for supplier coordination, purchase order management, stock replenishment planning, alternative sourcing, and monitoring freight and landed costs to ensure products are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have previous buying or procurement experience within a product-based environment. Role responsibilities of the Buyer include: Manage the end-to-end purchase order process, ensuring orders are raised accurately, tracked through production and shipment, and completed on time while maintaining strong supplier communication. Monitor stock levels and demand forecasts, identifying replenishment requirements, stock risks, and opportunities to support product availability and business performance. Source and evaluate suppliers, comparing costs, lead times, quality, service, and commercial terms to support informed purchasing decisions and cost-saving initiatives. Coordinate freight and landed costs, obtaining quotations, monitoring shipping costs, and ensuring product cost data remains accurate and commercially competitive. Support product quality and compliance, managing samples, supplier documentation, quality issues, claims and corrective actions to ensure products meet required standards. Maintain accurate purchasing data and reporting, providing clear updates to internal teams on supplier performance, stock risks, product launches, and purchasing activity while keeping ERP and project management systems up to date. Person Specification of the Buyer: Proven experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role within a product-based importing, wholesale, or distribution business. Strong experience managing overseas suppliers (China and the Far East) and purchasing finished goods for stock. Sound knowledge of stock forecasting, inventory management, and replenishment planning, with the ability to identify stock risks and opportunities. Understanding of import, freight and shipping processes. Strong analytical and systems skills, including ERP, Excel, and reporting, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a hands-on SME environment. Salary Up to £42k This position requires full on-site presence This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, purchasing officer, purchasing executive, purchasing coordinator, purchasing administrator, procurement officer, procurement coordinator, procurement administrator, assistant buyer, junior buyer, supply chain coordinator, product sourcing specialist, sourcing coordinator, sourcing officer, sourcing specialist
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Buyer
Up to £40000.00 per annum
Huntingdon
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a leading design and manufacturer of electronic equipment and instruments as a Buyer. Based in Huntingdon this is a fully onsite position. This key position sits within an established purchasing team and is to support the sourcing and supply of electronic components as per production requirements. The successful candidate must have experience purchasing electronic components with the supply chain globally based. Key responsibilities of the Buyer Source components based on forecast and average usage data Issue RFQs and collate responses Order through franchised distribution to lead time Order from alternative sources to fill any gaps Obtain acknowledgements and file appropriately Report regularly on progress Engage with New Projects and attend NPI meetings where required Deputise for the Purchasing Manager where required Support Quality Manager in resolving supplier quality issues Skills and experience required of the Buyer Experience of a dynamic electronics manufacturing environment Experience of buying electronic components Experience of using MRP/ERP systems Excellent communication skills Commercially astute Strong negotiation skills This position would suit someone with experience in procurement, purchasing or supply chain as a Junior Buyer, Buyer, Senior Buyer, purchasing specialist, category manager or commodity manager.
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Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist
£270 - £345 per day
Bedfordshire
A leading engineering and manufacturing organisation operating within the defence sector is seeking an experienced Senior Indirect Procurement Specialist to join its Supply Chain team on a 12-month contract basis. This role will focus on the procurement and contract management of a broad range of indirect goods and services, supporting facilities, operational infrastructure and capital investment programmes. The successful candidate will work closely with Facilities, Engineering, Operations and Quality teams to deliver best-value procurement outcomes and manage key supplier relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional with a strong background in Facilities Management, Minor Works, Construction and CAPEX procurement. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement activities from RFQ and tender issuance through to evaluation, negotiation and contract award. Manage a portfolio of indirect procurement projects across facilities, services and capital expenditure categories. Negotiate commercial terms and supplier agreements to achieve best value and mitigate risk. Manage supplier performance and contractual compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Support internal stakeholders with procurement strategy, sourcing activities and contract management advice. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal business partners. Identify commercial risks and ensure procurement activities comply with relevant policies and procedures. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain processes. Produce procurement reports and performance data to support business decision-making. Essential Experience To be considered, candidates must demonstrate proven experience in indirect procurement, including several of the following areas: Facilities Management procurement (Hard and Soft FM services). Minor Works projects, including refurbishment, fit-out and building improvement projects. Construction procurement and contractor management. CAPEX procurement, including manufacturing equipment, machinery, infrastructure and technology investments. Contract negotiation, supplier relationship management and commercial management. Tendering, sourcing and procurement governance processes. Stakeholder management across multiple business functions. Strong analytical and commercial skills. Experience operating within a fast-paced procurement environment. Desirable Experience New build construction projects and JCT contract exposure. Procurement within engineering, manufacturing, defence, aerospace or other regulated sectors. SAP or other ERP systems experience. MCIPS qualified or working towards qualification. Process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC). As a minimum, successful applicants will be required to undergo security screening and meet UK government vetting requirements. Apply If you are an experienced Indirect Buyer, Procurement Specialist, Procurement Manager, Category Manager, Purchasing Manager or Sourcing Manager with strong experience across Facilities Management, Minor Works, Construction and Capital Projects procurement, we'd like to hear from you.
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Buyer
£33000.00 - £38000.00 per annum
Lymington
Butler Ross are pleased to be supporting our client, an innovative technical manufacturing organisation, with their recruitment of a proactive Buyer. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone looking to grow within a business that values self-improvement, collaboration, and looking for long-term career growth and development. This opportunity is offering £33-38,000 depending on experience and will be fully office-based in Lymington. Candidates will have previous experience within purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment. Role responsibilities of the Buyer include: Raise and manage purchase orders using the ERP system to ensure the timely supply of materials for production. Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring performance to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery. Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality and service standards. Maintain accurate procurement data, monitor inventory levels, and support demand planning to optimise stock availability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Engineering, Warehouse and Planning to support business objectives and resolve supply issues. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by supporting procurement strategies, supplier performance reviews, and operational excellence across the purchasing function. Person Specification of the Buyer: Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement or Buyer role within a manufacturing (ideally mechanical) background. Organised and results-driven, with experience using MRP/ERP systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed purchasing decisions. Confident in dealing with all levels of people in a professional manner. Driven and motivated individual with a desire to progress. Salary Up to £38k This positions requires full onsite presence with no hybrid working 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 or supply chain planner.
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Senior Procurement Specialist (NEC/Construction)
£55000 - £64000 per annum + Private Medical, Bonus
Cambridgeshire
We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to play a key role in delivering a major, multi-billion-pound infrastructure programme of national significance. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead complex procurement activity across large-scale capital projects, working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work will directly influence long-term infrastructure outcomes. The Role You will take ownership of a portfolio of procurement projects, leading strategy development, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations across a complex delivery programme. Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end procurement activity across major infrastructure or capital projects Developing and executing category and sourcing strategies aligned to programme objectives Managing supplier selection processes and leading commercial negotiations Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners Ensuring robust governance, compliance, and audit-ready documentation Using market intelligence and data insights to identify risks, opportunities, and value improvements Supporting post-award contract management activities in collaboration with commercial teams Mentoring junior team members and promoting procurement best practice Key Requirements To be successful in this role, you will bring: Strong experience in infrastructure or capital project procurement environments Proven experience working with NEC contracts (NEC3 and/or NEC4 is essential) Demonstrable experience delivering procurements under regulated frameworks, including at least one of: Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR2015) Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (UCR2016) Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) Experience developing and delivering procurement and category strategies Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage multiple complex procurement activities simultaneously Solid understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management in regulated environments Why Apply? Opportunity to work on a flagship UK infrastructure programme with long-term national impact High visibility role with the ability to influence strategic procurement decisions Collaborative and forward-thinking environment Strong focus on career development, leadership, and progression Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package Apply Now If you are an experienced procurement professional with, working in a Senior Buyer, Category Manager, Sourcing Manager, Purchasing Specialist, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager or similar role with a background in major projects, NEC contracts and regulated procurement, we would love to hear from you. Salary and Package £55,000-£64,000 with a strong benefits package that includes: Individual private medical cover Double-matched pension scheme Annual bonus scheme
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