20 buyer jobs found

Senior Buyer - Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Construction Procurement) Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £35.94/hr (Inside IR35) Full-time and part-time applications will be considered for this position Do you have experience in construction procurement and ready to take the next step in category strategy and high-impact sourcing? This opportunity for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist offers a clear route to deliver cost reduction, strengthen supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement within the procurement and construction supply chain. If strong commercial thinking and structured execution are your strengths, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist role is designed to let skills shine. What You Will Do: ● Drive Strategic Category Plans and support annual reviews against agreed procurement targets. ● Lead sourcing activities through the Global Sourcing Process (GSP), ensuring compliance and strong first-time-through results. ● Manage complex commercial...

The Opportunity Lead and manage purchasing activities within assigned categories, ensuring delivery of cost, quality, and strategic objectives. Responsible for developing and deploying global category strategies, aligning stakeholders and regional teams, delivering sourcing activities through the Global Sourcing Process (GSP), and supporting supplier performance and contract management. Drive continuous improvement through Category Centre of Excellence (COE) initiatives and best-practice procurement activities. Key Performance Indicators Delivery of cost reduction and cost avoidance savings targets. Strategic Category Plan (SCP) delivery and annual review completion. Compliance with Global Sourcing Process (GSP) and First Time Through targets. Achievement of contract management and supplier relationship review objectives. Contribution to transformation and continuous improvement projects. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Category Strategy Develop, maintain and deliver...

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Buyer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 2nd August 2027. Candidates can be considered on both a full time and part-time basis. Umbrella Pay Rate: £35.80 per hour. The Opportunity: Lead and manage purchasing activities within assigned categories, ensuring delivery of cost, quality, and strategic objectives. Responsible for developing and deploying global category strategies, aligning stakeholders and regional teams, delivering sourcing activities through the Global Sourcing Process (GSP), and supporting supplier performance and contract management. Drive continuous improvement through Category Centre of Excellence (COE) initiatives and best-practice procurement activities. Key Performance Indicators: Delivery of cost reduction and cost avoidance savings targets. Strategic Category Plan (SCP) delivery and annual review completion. Compliance with Global Sourcing...

Description Buyer (12-month contract) Inspire Resourcing are proud to be partnering with our client based in Chesterfield, who are on the lookout for a buyer to join the team. The Role: * Raising accurate purchase orders based on system reports and recommendations * Managing stock levels to ensure availability while controlling costs * Handling stock replenishment, special orders and drop ship requirements * Monitoring deliveries, resolving supplier issues and keeping records up to date * Reviewing excess or inactive stock and arranging returns with suppliers * Assisting managers in reviewing supplier performance on delivery, quality and cost Working Hours: Monday to Friday full time Requirements * Strong communication skills * Analytical and problem-solving ability * Confidence using IT systems Benefits * Flexible Hybrid Working: 3 days at home / 2 days in the office * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays * Pension * Death in service...

Senior Buyer - 6 month contract - Preston, Lancashire - £53.90 ph UMB or £40 ph PAYE (Inside IR35) The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles. The Role The required individuals will be hands-on and will be embedded within the team pulling together and running the ITT process up to Contract Award. Role Responsibilities: Not limited to… Working to deliver a high value tender framework Supporting the day to day to tender activities Managing tender documents which align with the agreed strategy Developing tender criteria which support the required outcomes Managing the appropriate assessment criteria with key stakeholders Setting incentivisation targets which support project outcomes though KPI's...

Our Client a leader in the Aerospace Industry is looking for a proactive and commercially focused Commodity Buyer to join their Supply Chain team in Wolverhampton. This is an excellent opportunity for you to take ownership of supplier relationships, drive cost-saving initiatives, and support operational excellence across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring continuity of supply, improving supplier performance, and delivering commercial value. Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months with potential for longer! Location: Wolverhampton Pay Rate: £25.00 per hour Hours: 37 per week Monday to Friday - all onsiteKey Responsibilities: Procurement & Commercial Management: Take full responsibility for the end-to-end procurement process from requisition to payment. Convert purchase requisitions into purchase orders in a timely and accurate manner. Obtain competitive quotations and lead commercial...

Buyer Rate: £14 - £16 per hour Location: Worcester - hybrid working Contract: 12 weeks Overview of the Buyer role I am pleased to be supporting one of our key NHS clients in their search for a Temporary Buyer for an initial 12-week assignment. Our client is looking for someone with experience in supporting buying/purchasing activities within a public sector environment. Key responsibilities of the Buyer will include: Review and process purchase requisitions using the purchasing system Identify and negotiate 'best buy' opportunities by considering alternative products or sources of supply Assess customer requirements, sourcing products and services, researching the marketplace for suitable suppliers where necessary Support purchase to pay processes enabling the timely payment of invoices Invite competitive quotations where appropriate in line with Trust SFI's and Standing Orders Negotiate with suppliers as necessary to achieve best value or to maintain consistency in...

My client is looking to recruit a Technician (Buyer) to join their team They are ideally looking for someone with expertise of purchasing systems, contracts (to some degree) and ability to work flexibly. They have up to 12 months for this position, it may also be an option to apply for a permanent position, for the right candidate. Hours of work will be between 7 – 4.30 Based at Croft, LE9

A manufacturing powerhouse is looking to recruit a Buyer to join their ranks, as they continue to strengthen their Supply Chain team. Excellent work culture, within a supportive team, in a highly skilled manufacturing sector. The role is Monday to Friday, with an early Friday finish. This opportunity will begin on a temporary contract, with the position likely to become permanent at a future juncture, for a candidate delivering in the position. Required Experience: • Proven experience in a purchasing / procurement role • SRM & SAP system experience • Strong communication skills, confident engaging at all organisational levels • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills • High attention to detail • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability • Experience managing and developing supplier relationships • Ability to analyse data and drive cost and performance improvements Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Commercial Management: • Take full...

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a Buyer to join their team in Barrow-in-Furness on a contract basis. This role requires presence on-site 2 days per week and entails a variety of responsibilities crucial to the procurement function within a highly regulated industry. Key Responsibilities: Provide commercial and supply chain support to the delivery programmes. Produce and manage procurement plans to capture stakeholder requirements. Identify risks, issues, and liabilities within procurement and contract strategies. Support the sourcing and contracting procurement process, including tender pack development, evaluation, and award. Ensure sourcing and contracting documentation is of the highest standard. Support negotiations with suppliers, focusing on commercial aspects to ensure favourable outcomes. Support the development of supply chain strategies and implementation of plans. Co-ordinate the end-to-end procurement process to...

Jackson Hogg Procurement division are partnering with an organisation based in Rowlands Gill and Hexham on the appointment of a Buyer to join their small procurement department, initially on a 6 month temporary basis. Salary is competitive and working hours are 37.5 hours per week with an 8am or 8.30am start depending on preference. They offer early finishes on a Friday of 2pm. This is an on site based role and can be based at either their Rowlands Gill or Hexham site. The Buyer is responsible for supporting the effective management of the procurement function across the business by coordinating purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, analysing procurement data, and driving cost, quality and service improvements. The role will take ownership of day-to-day procurement activities and work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure materials and services are sourced efficiently, delivered on time, and aligned with business requirements. The Buyer...

TITLE: Buyer/Supply Planner JOB REF: T3477 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary for 6 months with an Immediate Start LOCATION: Loughborough SALARY: Up to £29,000 dependent on experience HOURS: Monday to Friday 36.25 hours per week DURATION: Temping on an ongoing basis JR Personnel are an employment agency acting on behalf of a client who is for a Buyer/Supply Planner to manage a portfolio of products and suppliers. The Opportunity: Our client, a world leader in its industry and is seeking a candidate with knowledge and experience of purchasing/inventory management in a distribution environment. This is a temporary position within the Buying dept to start immediately. As this is working within a distribution organisation, similar experience within this arena would certainly be advantageous. The Company: Have the opportunity to gain experience within a global, award winning company who pride themselves on their commitment to providing excellent customer service with world leading products....

New Homes Sales Executive Bracknell and surrounding developments Up to £38,500 depending on experience 12-month fixed-term contract Tuesday to Saturday, 9am–5pm | 37 hours per week Some sales jobs are about shifting products. This one is about handing someone the keys to a home they may never have thought they could afford. We’re recruiting for a New Homes Sales Executive to join one of the South’s largest not-for-profit housing providers. You’ll help customers buy Shared Ownership and Market Sale homes, guiding them through what can be an exciting, confusing and occasionally nerve-racking journey. You’ll have targets to achieve, of course. But this isn’t a hard-sell environment. The best people in this team build trust, explain things clearly and keep everyone moving until the keys are finally handed over. What’s in it for you? Alongside a salary of up to £38,500, you’ll receive: 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays The option to buy or sell up to five days’...

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,...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Supply Chain Quality Manager Officer on an initial contract until 24th December 2026 with a high chance of extension. You will be responsible for leading Supply Chain and Quality Management activities across both New Product Introduction (NPI) and serial production phases, ensuring supplier performance, compliance, and industrial objectives are achieved. Role: Supply Chain Quality Manager Pay: £37.02 per hour Via Umbrella, inside IR35 Location: Filton - 80% onsite per week as a minimum, could be full time Contract: Monday - Friday, 35 Hours per week Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Strong collaboration with suppliers to ensure On Time and on Quality deliveries in order to deliver parts to all customers (FALs and Plants) Work in partnership with the suppliers to support their development Ensuring compliance of suppliers and products to applicable requirements with all relevant contributors Contributing to the...

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to take full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple roofing and construction projects from start to finish. You'll oversee all aspects of contract delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while maintaining excellent relationships with clients, subcontractors, and site teams. This is a hands-on role that requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and a proactive approach to managing labour, materials, programme delivery, and health & safety. Key Responsibilities * Manage the end-to-end delivery of allocated contracts and construction projects. * Take ownership of contract profitability, monitoring labour, materials, variations and overall project costs. * Oversee the day-to-day management of all allocated sites and construction activities. * Carry out daily labour checks, reporting any absences or issues to the Construction...

Sales Progressor – New Homes Bracknell | Office-based Up to £37,080, depending on experience 12-month fixed-term contract Reserved is good. Completed is better. We’re recruiting for a Sales Progressor to join one of the South’s largest not-for-profit housing providers, helping customers move from reserving their new home to finally receiving the keys. You’ll manage a pipeline of Shared Ownership and Market Sale properties, keeping buyers, solicitors, mortgage brokers and the internal sales team informed and moving in the same direction. There will be plenty to keep on top of, but this is not a role where you simply update a spreadsheet and hope everything sorts itself out. You’ll spot problems early, chase the right people and help remove anything standing between reservation, exchange and completion. Why consider it? This is a good opportunity to join an established new homes team where the work has a genuine purpose behind it. You’ll be helping people through one of...

We are seeking a keen and skilled finisher to join a busy team on a new build housing development in Middlesbrough. This is an ongoing contract role focused on putting the final, high-quality touches on homes before they are handed over to buyers. If you have a sharp eye for detail, take pride in a flawless finish, and can turn your hand to multiple finishing trades, this long-term position is perfect for you. Key Responsibilities: Carrying out snagging and finishing works across new build plots. Performing high-quality patch plastering and wall repairs. Internal painting and decorating to ensure a pristine finish. Applying neat, professional mastic/silicone sealing in kitchens, bathrooms, and around fixtures. Correcting any defects or minor damage left behind by regular trades prior to final handover. What We Are Looking For: Proven experience as a Finisher, Snagging Hand, or Multi-Trade Operative on new build housing sites. Strong competency in patch plastering, painting,...

Display Planner Up to £400 per day Initial 9 Month Contract London (Hybrid – 3 days per week)   Overview We're looking for an experienced Display Planner join a major retailer to assist in planning displays across their stores. This is a project-focused role initially with a plan for 9 months. Role & Responsibilities Visit stores to asses displays and identify opportunities for improvement Work closely with category managers and buyers to translate category strategy onto the in store displays Own the delivery of in store displays to improve sales and customer satisfaction Create planograms for multiple stores Use sales, stock and store data to make space allocation decisions, helping improve product performance and operational efficiency. Manage product and display information accurately, including planograms, product dimensions, images and range changes, ensuring stores receive the right information on time. Review store and competitor displays and provide...

JOB TITLE: Sustainability Technical Project Manager FUNCTION: Procurement MAIN GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Lead and deliver sustainability initiatives within Procurement, ensuring clear execution of projects that reduce supply chain impact, support compliance, and integrate sustainability into sourcing decisions. Drive operational delivery of the Procurement sustainability roadmap, translating strategy into measurable actions across suppliers, processes, and governance. Ensure alignment with Group requirements while enabling buyers and stakeholders with practical tools, guidance, and support. RESPONSIBILITY/TASKS AND CUSTOMERS MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (Maximum of 5 relating to products, services etc.) Internal/External Customers 1. Project Delivery (core of the role) * Lead sustainability projects end-to-end owned by procurement * Lead delivery of sustainability roadmap of procurement * Build and manage project plans, actions, owners, deadlines, and risks. * Run...