10 senior 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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...