21 buyer jobs found

A leading Defence organisation are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to take ownership of key commodities and drive supplier performance across major programmes. Duration: 12 Month Contract Pay: £500-£600 p/day (Inside IR35) Location: Marlow (Hybrid - 2/3 days on-site) Clearance: SC EligibleAs a Senior Buyer based in Marlow, you'll play a critical role in managing high-value and high-risk categories, ensuring the effective end-to-end supply of materials and services that keep complex defence projects moving. Key Responsibilities: Lead procurement activities for assigned commodities, ensuring best-in-class sourcing and supplier management. Deliver year-on-year cost savings and productivity improvements in line with business objectives. Negotiate and manage supplier contracts. Oversee supplier quality, delivery, and performance metrics, including SOTIF and SDPPM. Support bid and new product introduction (NPI) activities with strategic sourcing input. Work closely with...

Job Title: Sourcing Event Senior Buyer Contract Type: Fixed-term contract - 15 months from start date Location: Berkshire area - Hybrid, minimum 2 days per week onsite, with planned office relocation to a central site IR35: Inside IR35 Pay Rate: Up to £61 per hour (umbrella) Overview: We are seeking an experienced Sourcing Event Senior Buyer to take ownership of high-profile Source to Contract (S2C) activities, ensuring business needs are met in compliance with procurement regulations. The role involves leading complex sourcing events, maintaining governance standards, and maximising benefits while mitigating risks. Strong expertise in Jaggaer or similar procurement systems is essential, as this will be the primary tool for Source to Contract activity management. Key Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end Source to Contract activities for complex and high-profile sourcing events using Jaggaer. Task team members as agreed with line management, sharing Source to Contract and Jaggaer...

SENIOR BUYER | SOURCING EVENT - DEFENCE SECTOR Summer-Browning Associates is currently assisting our client in the Defence Sector, who is looking for a Senor Buyer for an initial 12-month assignment. Location: Reading - Hybrid Essential Skills: The ideal candidates will have recent experience as Buyers, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end public procurement that achieves cost savings. Experience supporting the procurement process for Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP), e-procurement, negotiation, and vendor management in relevant categories. Experience in sourcing processes and end-to-end tender management. Background in procurement or purchasing operations within the Defence, Nuclear, or Central Government sectors. Experienced user of electronic purchasing systems e.g. Jaggaer Source to Contract or similar system working knowledge. Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and PCR 2015 (Desired)To apply, please submit your latest CV...

Buyer Severn Beach, Bristol Upto £20ph + 25 days holiday + bank holidays, early Friday finish 6 month contract BMR Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Severn Beach, Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you will be responsible for managing the full purchasing process — from placing and expediting orders through to supplier management and issue resolution. You will be instrumental in ensuring production schedules are met through effective procurement planning and communication. Key Responsibilities * Place and expedite purchase orders in line with MRP demand. * Negotiate lead times, pricing, and quality with approved suppliers. * Maintain accurate MRP data and resolve supplier or invoice queries. * Support commodity strategy improvements to reduce cost and risk. * Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality...

Technical Buyer – 3-Month FTC  Location: Silverstone, UK Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (3 Months) Rate: £250 a day  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Buyer to join a leading Formula 1 team on a 3-month fixed-term contract, based at their world-class facility in Silverstone. This role is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented procurement professional with experience sourcing and purchasing technical components within composite or metallic manufacturing environments. You’ll play a key role in supporting build and development activities by ensuring the timely supply of critical materials and components for ongoing F1 projects. Key Responsibilities Manage the procurement of materials, components, and assemblies to meet production and engineering requirements. Liaise closely with suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality compliance. Negotiate prices, lead times, and terms to support cost and schedule...

Buyer – Procurement Specialist Location: Brighton Experience Required: 5+ years in Construction or Utilities Procurement Be part of something bigger. Build your future with Stantec Treatment. We’re looking for an experienced Construction Buyer to join our Procurement team and help drive a world-class, value-led supply chain. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure we have the right materials, plant, equipment, and services — on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. What You'll Be Doing Issue and manage Requests for Quotations (RFQs) Negotiate commercial terms, KPIs, and service levels with suppliers Prepare and issue purchase orders with optimal commercial terms Develop and manage regional Framework Agreements for supply and subcontracted goods Monitor critical path items and ensure timely delivery Track procurement performance vs. tender allowances and adjust strategies accordingly Build and maintain Procurement Plans at project and regional levels Assist...

Buyer - Airbus, Filton Location: Filton (60% onsite) Hours: 35 per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am-7pm) Pay: £26.16/hr PAYE | £35.00/hr Umbrella Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security) About the Opportunity Join Airbus's Detailed Parts Commodity team in Filton and play a key role in supplying machined parts to Airbus's global plants and final assembly lines. You'll be part of a friendly, experienced, and supportive team, working on projects that range from components just a few centimetres long to those over 20 metres. This is a fantastic chance to develop your procurement expertise, build supplier relationships, and contribute to innovative supply chain strategies at a time of exciting change for Airbus. What You'll Be Doing Lead and Manage Contracts: Act as the main point of contact for your contracts, covering various Airbus commercial programmes. Lead projects, manage supplier relationships, and optimise customer value. Collaborate Across Teams:...

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a Project Buyer to join the supply chain team on a fixed term contract. The Ultra Supply Chain function manages the processes associated with Indirect and Direct Procurement of goods and materials required to meet the operational demands of the business and the logistics of ensuring that materials are available for operations, and the completed products/services are delivered to the customer. This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC). The Project Buyer will play a key role in supporting bid activity by consolidating costings, negotiating competitive pricing, and ensuring quotations align with bid requirements and customer flow-downs. Additionally, the role will involve project management responsibilities for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, acting as a key stakeholder between Ultra PCS Engineering and Design teams while liaising with suppliers on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) activities. The Project Buyer will...

Our client, a renowned global manufacturer, is seeking talented Buyers to join their dynamic team in Filton, UK. These Buyer positions are contract roles running until October 2026 with the possibility of extension. As a Buyer, you will be the focal point for various contracts covering the company's commercial programmes. Your primary responsibilities will include: - Coordinating with the Multi-Functional Team to manage the day-to-day relationships with suppliers and optimise customer value - Monitoring and applying the contract terms and conditions to ensure quality, support, logistics, and delivery performance meet requirements - Securing and improving the Annual Operating Plan through contract pricing negotiations, continuous development, and cost reduction programmes - Managing the Call For Tender process, including initiating, managing inputs, and presenting recommendations The ideal candidate will have: - Procurement experience, or strong business experience with...

Morson is delighted to be working in partnership with a market leading Aerospace organisation to recruit a Buyer for an initial contract until October 2026. There is a rate of £26.16 PAYE per hour or £35 Umbrella Per Hour on offer for the successful candidate. The role would offer a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days a week onsite in Filton and 2 days a week working from home. Please find the job spec. below: Your main activities will include the following: - Act as the focal point for your contracts covering various commercial programmes to lead projects as needed, manage the day to day relationships with suppliers and optimise customer value. - Co-ordinate with the Multi-Functional Team (Design office, Programme, Plants, Quality and Supply chain) for all activities in relation to the parts / contracts that would be within your control. - Monitor and apply the contract (during innovation, development, serial and support phases) with suppliers to achieve a complete...

A Global luxury online retailer requires a Buyer Admin Assistant on a temporary basis for about 3 months. Key responsibilities are as follows Obtain, check and update order confirmations from suppliers to 100% accuracy Manage introduction of new Suppliers, ensuring suppliers have received new supplier paperwork and are correctly set up with Accounts Payable and internal systems. Maintain 100% accurate purchase orders within Fulcrum such as uplift/cost price/style code/shipping window etc. Maintain accurate records of of payment terms and shipping details Raise re-orders as requested by department Perform site checks and request product merges, creating new PID's where necessary Perform all pre-Upload checks and resolve any issues before go-live, including pre-shoot management Collect, check and upload all RRPs each season whilst maintaining appropriate margin Perform all pricing checks (margin, default & RRP) prior to upload Pull together vendor packs ahead of buying trips,...

Junior Buyer Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, based in Norwich are currently seeking two Junior Buyers to join their Buying team (part of the wider Supply Chain team). This is an initial 12-month contract position, based in Norwich, working Monday to Friday. Key Experience/Qualifications Required: * 1-2 years’ experience working as a Buyer or within an administrative support role within a supply chain/purchasing environment would be an advantage. * An understanding of Microsoft Office packages such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams * Working knowledge of SAP MM - desirable but not essential. * Team orientated but also possess the ability to work using own initiative. * Previous experience of working within the Oil & Gas industry - desirable but not essential This position could also be suitable for someone seeking an entry level role to start their career. Key Responsibilities Include: * Support the buying team in sourcing best...

CONTRACTS OFFICER / CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATOR** **URGENT REQUIREMENT - £190-£250/DAY** Butler Ross are please to be supporting a public sector organisation with their recruitment of a Contracts Officer / Contracts Administration Officer on an initial short-term (circa 3-month) contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with at least some prior contract management / administration experience in a public sector environment - within a reasonable commute of Guildford. This organisation does offer variable hybrid-working, to be discussed during the application process - although an on-site presence is generally preferred. Contract rate on offer is £190-£250/day (Inside IR35). Key responsibilities include: Contract Administration Duties - e.g., preparing contracts, tender documentation, work orders and general assistance with the process. Supporting Commercial Managers and the commercial team with relevant ad-hoc requests Ensuring adherence to, and compliance with,...

We are actively looking to engage proactive and analytical Procurement Specialist (Commodities) to join our Procurement team based in Nottingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career procurement professional to develop their expertise in international sourcing, supplier management, and commodity purchasing. The new role as an Procurement Specialist (Commodities) is based in Nottingham on a hybrid basis! Client Details My client is a well-established and growing business with an annual turnover of approximately £75 million, specialising in the sourcing and supply of raw commodities from global markets. With an extensive international supplier network, the company imports key materials from regions across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, ensuring a reliable and sustainable supply chain for its customers. You will join a close knit team who play a key role in supporting the procurement of raw commodities—sourced from suppliers across the...

Job Title: Material Administrator Location: Barry, Cardiff Rate: £17.69ph Employment Type: 3 month temporary Start Date: Immediate Role Conditions * Contract Length: 3 months * Shift Pattern: Mon – Fri About the Role On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Material Administrator to support their planner buyer to manage controlled inventory and suppliers activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and technical excellence. Key Responsibilities * Manage the materials open order book * Expedite material to meet operational and maintenance requirements, resolve AOG and ADD’s material requirements * Work closely with suppliers * Resolve material discrepancies * Involvement in the goal setting process for the team and individually * Negotiating best value and work on cost saving initiatives with suppliers * In...

Supply Chain Officer Flintshire - Hybrid Working Contract until September 2026 * Likely to be extended beyond £21.68 per hour PAYE  - £29.00 per hour umbrella   An exciting opportunity has opened within the Supply Chain operations organisation for the position of Supply Officer based in Flintshire on a Sub-Contract Basis until September 2026 and is likely to be extended beyond. This is a perfect opportunity to work on a dynamic network between Flintshire Plant, the Final Assembly Lines, and the Procurement world. The successful candidate will be able to take advantage of the latest hybrid working benefits, sharing time between home and office-based activities. The successful candidate will drive supplier performance across the end-to-end supply chain in a fastmoving, digital environment. Responsibilities: Daily management of the supplier portfolio using existing business tools and future digitalization means. Anticipation of risks and drive mitigation actions. Demand and...

National Account Manager Location: Home Based (Occasional Travel) Salary: Pay Rate £28.33 Per Hour - £31.48 Contract: 12 Months Job Description I am working with one of the world's leading and most well-known manufacturing brands. My client has a fantastic track record and reputation for innovation and quality with a real commitment to exploring and encouraging creativity. Their commitment to quality, commitment to innovation and employee centric approach make them an excellent employee to work with and their reputation as an employer is every bit as strong as their reputation as a manufacturing company. They are now looking for a National Account Manager to join their Consumer Business Group division in the Retail and Office Channel. This is an exciting opportunity to join the business and sell into major distributors and wholesalers nationwide. As a Key Account Manager you will have an impact by: Manage national accounts within the UK&I Retail & Office sales...

Womenswear Designer Leeds (with occasional travel) Maternity Cover – 1 year fixed-term contract Salary: up to £35,000 About the Role Our client is seeking a talented and creative Womenswear Designer to join their Design Team on a maternity cover contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the evolution of their womenswear collections, bringing fresh ideas while maintaining the brand’s distinctive style. This is a hands-on, fast-paced position that combines creativity with commercial awareness. You’ll be managing multiple projects and deadlines, keeping the customer at the heart of every decision. Key Responsibilities Research and interpret emerging fashion trends to inform and inspire seasonal collections. Develop design themes that balance trend relevance with the brand’s signature aesthetic. Design across key womenswear categories, including dresses, jackets, graphic tops, and nightwear. Create graphics, prints, and embroidery designs that align with...

As a Key Account Executive for CBG (Consumer Business Group) Retail & Office Channel. you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. We are looking for a talented Key Account Executive or ambitious individual looking to enter the world of sales to oversee, harness and amplify relationships with key customers within the Retail & Office Channel. Here, you will make an impact by: Manage national accounts within the UK&I Retail & Office sales channel. Lead emerging Retail accounts Collaborate with buyers, merchandisers & customer supply chain to drive incremental opportunities, delivering profitable sales growth to 3M Network across the different internal functions, shopper marketing, demand planning, customer service and the sales functions to align functions enabling internal and external objectives to be met. Drive growth into the Retail & Office key accounts...

Job Title: Warehouse Operative Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Location: Biggleswade Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5.30pm Hourly Rate/Salary: £12.21 per hour (Annual Salary rises to £28,400 when taken on permanently)   Our well known and highly established client based in Biggleswade are looking for a well rounded candidate to join their Warehouse team on a Temp to Perm basis. The perfect candidate must be willing to stuck in to different tasks daily, and always be flexible.    Duties as a Warehouse Operative: - Organising power tool stock to maximise picking & binning efficiency - Overseeing stock movements to maximise productivity - Working closely with the power tools buyers to monitor and manage queries - Facilitating kit reworks, working closely with the Division Warehouse Supervisor - Facilitating interim stock takes   What's needed as a Warehouse Operative: - Previous experience within a Warehouse and/or Stock-handling environment - Willingness...