24 buyer jobs found

Buyer Shrewsbury (SY1 – fully onsite role) Initial 12 month contract – likely to extend for the right person! Up to £23.56 PAYE hourly rate plus holiday and pension contribution OR Umbrella hourly rates up to £31.98 37.5 hours a week (Mon -Thu: 8:00 - 16:45 and Friday 8:00 - 12:30) – early finish on a Friday! A clean driving licence is required (for travel to suppliers in UK locations) We’re looking for a Buyer to manage engineering manufacturing purchasing at our Fortune 100 globally renowned client’s Shrewsbury facility in the UK. If you have engineering manufacturing procurement experience, can negotiate with suppliers and handle their performance, complete commercial analysis, are a confident user of Microsoft Packages, and can bring a positive proactive outlook (personality really will go a long way in this instance!) – this could be the opportunity you are looking for! What would the Buyer do? * Ensure the specified Purchasing functions meet defined response time, cost,...

Engineering Buyer Manufacturing background, Ideally Castings or Machined Components exp. £30 - £32 FCSA Umbrella (this role is deemed inside IR35) Fully office based in Shrewsbury, 5 days per week This role would suit an Engineering Buyer or Purchasing professional & will be based in the Shrewsbury Area with scope for some work from home (Hybrid Model, min 3 days in Office pw) Are you a buyer / supply chain specialist or purchasing person looking to work with a well known & well respected company? Do you have manufacturing experience? Do you have experience of category buying, cost reduction, consolidation of suppliers and similar? Read on! We have an opportunity with a local company who are looking to source a person for a long term contract opportunity (initially 12 months, although the project could easily be  2- 3yrs) that may even eventually extend beyond this Essential Skills:   * Able to read Engineering Drawings & understand related technical...

An innovative manufacturing organisation who support the pharmaceutical and medical sectors are urgently seeking a proactive and motivated Junior Buyer to join their fast-growing procurement team in Orpington. Role: Junior Buyer Duration: 6-month contract Pay: £18-20 p/hr (Inside IR35) Location: Orpington Working Pattern: 3 / 4 days onsiteAs a Junior Buyer you will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless supply of high-quality materials and services, liaising with key suppliers and processing multiple POs. Key Responsibilities: Manage end‑to‑end procurement activities within a busy manufacturing operation. Take ownership of supplier relationships, including negotiation, performance monitoring, and escalation where needed. Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and provide reports to the Lead Purchaser. Lead challenging supplier conversations, especially when pushback arises, staying firm, solutions‑oriented, and commercially focused. Support and implement sourcing...

Role: Buyer – Projects Location: Greenwich Rate: £40–£45 per hour (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Duration: Initial 6 months (extension subject to project demand) Determination: Inside IR35 Company Overview Our client operates within a large-scale industrial environment, delivering complex infrastructure and capital projects across the UK and internationally. With a strong focus on operational excellence, procurement plays a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The Role We are seeking an experienced Buyer with a strong background in project-based procurement to support ongoing and upcoming projects. This role will involve sourcing and managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring continuity of supply for key goods and services. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver value-driven procurement solutions across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities *...

Role: Interim Senior Indirect Buyer Location: Greenwich Rate: £35–£40 per hour (Inside IR35) Start Date: ASAP Duration: Initial 6 months Determination: Inside IR35 Company Overview Our client operates within a large-scale industrial environment, delivering complex infrastructure and operational services across the UK and internationally. With a strong emphasis on efficiency and performance, procurement is central to ensuring continuity of supply and value across all business functions. The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to take ownership of capital and services procurement across a broad supplier base. This role will focus on managing supplier performance, leading sourcing activities, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services to meet business requirements. You will act as a key interface between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, driving best practice procurement processes and delivering measurable value. Key Responsibilities * Manage...

Buyer (Contract) 12 Months - Leamington Spa £250 per day INSIDE IR35 Location: Warwick Rate: £250 per day Contract Type: Interim / Contract Overview We are currently recruiting for a Buyer to join a well-established engineering organisation based in Warwick. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a busy procurement function within a technical, fast-paced environment. This role will focus on placing orders, expediting materials, and managing both internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational requirements are met. The Role As a Buyer, you will support day-to-day procurement activity, ensuring materials are delivered in line with production demands. Key responsibilities include: Placing and managing purchase orders for materials and components Challenging and influencing stakeholders to meet delivery timelines Reviewing demand and coordinating with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply Acting as a key point of contact for suppliers, resolving delivery and...

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Technical Buyer to join our client’s team. In this role, you will play a key part in developing and maintaining a high-performing supply chain, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality materials, components, and services. You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams—particularly Design Engineering—to support both new product development and existing product lines, ensuring alignment on specifications, quality, and continuity of supply. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage a robust supplier base for mechanical components, materials, and subcontract processes Monitor and improve supplier performance in terms of quality, cost, and delivery Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers Negotiate pricing and commercial terms to meet budget and business expectations Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring all technical, quality, and commercial details are clearly defined Issue works orders for subcontracted processes...

Buyer (Temporary to Permanent) Location: Loughborough Pay Rate: £12.50 to £14.90 per hour Contract: Temporary (3 to 4 months initially) with potential to become permanent The Company Our client is a well established electronics manufacturing business specialising in the production of high quality printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies. They support a range of industries requiring precision, reliability and strong supply chain performance. The Role This is a hands on Buyer position supporting the procurement and supply chain function within a fast paced manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, placing and expediting orders, and ensuring materials are available to meet production demands while maintaining cost efficiency and quality standards. Key Responsibilities * Raise purchase orders, track deliveries and maintain accurate order status * Liaise with suppliers to ensure on time delivery and resolve any issues * Support...

Buyer - Building and Construction UK Location: Broughton Contract: Long‑term (extension highly likely) (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS (carried out as part of onboarding) Rate: £32.89 per hour PAYE / £44.00 per hour Umbrella Our Client an Aerospace company are seeking Buyer and this role is placed procurement or operations or facility management based in Broughton location for a 12 months contract Inside IR35. What You'll Be Doing As a Buyer you will drive compliant Client General Procurement processes. Lead cross-functional project teams within the framework of national and international procurement projects, contribute to the control of the demand, challenge and approve the specifications and run the suppliers selection processes. You will Negotiate, establish and implement national & international frame contracts. Follow-up contracts with contract reviews with Client internal customer base and suppliers, based on consistent and factual KPIs, evaluate and improve...

We are seeking experienced Strategic Buyer to join our clients d supply chain team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ordering and arranging delivery of materials, collaborating closely with internal departments, site teams and logistics to support the companies site team. This role requires a strong understanding of ERP systems, materials management, and supply chain operations to ensure optimal inventory levels and cost efficiency. The Role is a 2 month temporary position. £30000-£40000 PA Pro rata. Contact Nexus for further details

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Buyer on a 12 Month Contract, based in Lisburn. Role Summary Based in Lisburn, UK, the Buyer will work within the Materials Department. As a Buyer you will be responsible for planning, organizing, scheduling and purchasing a portfolio of parts from a group of vendors in accordance with established procedures to ensure consistency of supply whilst managing inventory levels. Essential responsibilities * Perform and manage the procurement of both direct and indirect material for the support of a manufacturing plant via the SAP ERP system Procure and/or schedule an inbound supply chain to align with SAP requirements while supporting plant inventory targets. * Adheres to corporate policies and guidelines for the procurement and control of direct and indirect material * Ensure that purchasing documents (i.e. purchase orders), are processed completely and accurately and submitted on-time to suppliers; responsible for...

Intermediate Construction Buyer Wanted Immediate start available Experienced buyer wanted to assist this very well established developer / contractor who have been trading for over 25 years. With an exciting pipeline of secured projects over the next few years they are now seeking an intermediate buyer to assist with the procurement function of each ongoing and new projects they have. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director you will be responsible for managing procurement across a range of construction projects ranging from new build residential to refurbishment works, ensuring materials and subcontract packages are sourced competitively and delivered on programme. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting smooth project delivery from pre-construction through to completion with some of your key responsibilities listed below: Key Responsibilities * Procurement of materials and subcontract packages across...

Buyer – Packaging & Procurement Riverside Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading beauty manufacturing organisation in Trowbridge with the recruitment of a Buyer to join their busy Procurement function on a maternity cover contract. About the Opportunity Join a world-class, fast-paced digital leader in the Beauty and Wellness sector. With over a decade of experience building and growing brands in over 160 markets, our client operates with a culture that moves "twice as fast as others believe to be possible". The Procurement Team is the engine room of the manufacturing process, strategically sourcing and managing packaging and essential components for high-volume production. This role is crucial for meeting high consumer demand and navigating intense competition while maintaining a competitive edge in the global market. * Location: Trowbridge * Contract: 6–9 Month Maternity Leave (Potential to extend and go permanent) * Salary: Equivalent to £40,000 per...

ASSISTANT BUYER - FIXED TERM CONTRACT 6 or 9 MONTHS Job Role You will collaborate closely with account management, production, and operations teams to ensure materials are procured and available in line with customer demand and production schedules. This role is well suited to someone looking to grow their purchasing career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities * Create and manage purchase orders for components and materials in accordance with business needs * Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and delivery information * Proactively track and expedite open orders, following up on overdue deliveries to support uninterrupted production Skills, Knowledge & Experience * Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in electronics or component-based industries * Previous experience in purchasing or supply chain support * Strong organisational and planning skills,...

ASSISTANT BUYER - FIXED TERM CONTRACT 6 or 9 MONTHS Job Role You will collaborate closely with account management, production, and operations teams to ensure materials are procured and available in line with customer demand and production schedules. This role is well suited to someone looking to grow their purchasing career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities * Create and manage purchase orders for components and materials in accordance with business needs * Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and delivery information * Proactively track and expedite open orders, following up on overdue deliveries to support uninterrupted production Skills, Knowledge & Experience * Experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably in electronics or component-based industries * Previous experience in purchasing or supply chain support * Strong organisational and planning skills,...

Senior Buyer – Construction & Facilities Management 12 Month Contract, potential to go Perm Bolton   The Opportunity We are partnered with a globally renowned manufacturing giant to find a Senior Buyer to join their Indirect Procurement team.   This is a high-impact role supporting the UK Construction procurement strategy. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end tender lifecycle, ensuring functional excellence, and building robust relationships with key stakeholders across FM, Security, and SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) teams.   The Role As a Senior Buyer, you will drive value across a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects. Your core responsibilities will include: Lead competitive tender events via e-procurement tools, from supplier sourcing to final award. Negotiate critical contract clauses (pricing, liquidated damages, termination, insurance) using industry-standard templates (JCT/NEC). Identify and record savings opportunities...

We are seeking a hands-on Indirect Buyer to support procurement activities across the UK. This role is ideal for someone with around 5 years of experience who is confident managing day-to-day sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and purchasing processes. You will play a key role in executing sourcing strategies, managing suppliers, and delivering cost efficiencies, while working closely with internal stakeholders and the wider European procurement tea ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead tactical buying for Indirect Sourcing in UK. The person will work closely with the European Commodity Managers and various internal stakeholders in UK to gain consensus by aligning the global strategies through regional implementations. Create and implement strategic plans which deliver >5% annual improvement on assigned spend. Reponsible for implementing Indirect Sourcing strategies for UK and ensuring a timely and accurate execution of tactical tasks (PO management, supplier...

Interim Commodity Manager (18-Month Contract) We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Commodity Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation on an 18-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping procurement strategy, driving cost efficiencies, and strengthening supplier relationships across a critical spend area. The Role As Commodity Manager, you will take ownership of a defined category (or categories), leading end-to-end sourcing activity and delivering measurable value to the business. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to understand requirements, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure the supply base is aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to meet business needs Lead competitive sourcing processes, including RFQs, tenders, and supplier negotiations Negotiate contracts, pricing structures, and terms & conditions to optimise commercial...

Purchasing Assistant / Junior Buyer  Temporary - 2 Months with the potential to extend Mansfield | £13 per hour | Full-time, Office-Based SF Recruitment are working with a busy client in Mansfield who need an experienced Purchasing Assistant / Junior Buyer to join them on an initial 2 month duration, with the potential to extend. This is a fast paced role where you’ll be expected to hit the ground running – raising purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, and working closely with internal stakeholders to keep operations moving smoothly. Key responsibilities: Raising and managing purchase orders (POs) Communicating with suppliers and internal teams Supporting day to day purchasing activities Ensuring accurate data and timely order processing About you: Previous purchasing/procurement experience Confident dealing with stakeholders Strong attention to detail and organisation Available immediately or on short notice Great opportunity to step into a hands-on role and make an...

Role: Commercial Officer - SC Contract Length: 120 days initially Location: London, Croydon, Liverpool or Manchester (3 days/week on site - whichever is closest) IR35: Inside Rate: £550/day Security Clearance: SC Minimum Requirement: * Public sector procurement * Contract Management * Security Clearance: SC Deliverables include: * market engagement - planning; identification of required documents and their authors; recommendations; and engaging suppliers under a CCS Framework. * procurement - production of documents needed for: the Invitation to Tender; commercial approvals; contract award and contract management. * Contract Management – Commercial advice, guidance, support and point of escalation for BAU contracts. Enablers provide common services across the organisation. Enterprise Services (ES) provision common IT services across the organisation. Both areas have contracts expiring that require re-procurement along with contract / commercial support for BAU...