3,323 Procurement jobs in the United Kingdom
Procurement Specialist - Supply Chain
Posted 9 days ago
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You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process, from identifying supplier needs and sourcing potential vendors to negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships. Key duties include preparing tender documents, evaluating bids, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulations, and maintaining accurate procurement records. The Procurement Specialist will also monitor market trends, assess supplier performance, and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and negotiation skills, with a keen eye for detail and a thorough understanding of supply chain management principles. Experience with procurement software and systems is highly desirable. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field is preferred, along with proven experience in a procurement or purchasing role. You should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the operational efficiency of a growing organization and develop your career in procurement. Join our dedicated team.
Procurement Specialist (Supply Chain)
Posted 14 days ago
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Supply Chain Procurement Specialist
Posted 15 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key categories.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers globally.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers.
- Manage ongoing supplier performance and relationships.
- Analyse market trends and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and ethical standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and manage inventory.
- Mitigate supply chain risks and develop contingency plans.
- Utilise procurement software and ERP systems effectively.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the procurement function.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management.
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing and contract negotiation.
- Strong understanding of global supply chain principles and best practices.
- Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote setting.
- Professional certifications such as CIPS or CPSM are a plus.
Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist
Posted 5 days ago
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W Talent are now working with a highly successful manufacturing business in Sheffield that supplies critical components to some of the world's most recognised brands. Due to sustained growth, we are seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Coordinator to join the Procurement team at their Sheffield site.
Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist Opportunity
This role involves transactional buying with a strong focus on negotiation, challenging supply prices, and identifying improved suppliers to support cost optimisation. You'll work with multiple suppliers recorded in the company's ERP systems, ensuring efficient procurement processes and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate pricing, challenge supplier costs, and source alternative suppliers where needed.
- Assist with invoice queries and pricing variances.
- Work with suppliers to manage lead times and minimum order quantities optimising stock levels.
- Generate and process purchase orders for a wide range of industry-specific components.
- Manage and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost requirements are met.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to align order status with operational requirements.
- Monitor open orders and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies, or shortages.
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance procurement efficiency.
Key Requirements:
- Experience in a Buyer or Purchasing Coordinator role with proven supplier management skills.
- Experience in a high-volume environment (manufacturing or engineering preferred).
- Strong ERP/MRP system skills, ideally with Access Project and Factory Master, plus confident Excel ability.
- Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and suppliers.
- Positive, proactive attitude with a desire to learn and grow.
Salary and Benefits Packag e
A competitive salary ranging between 35,000-42,000 is offered, dependent on experience, along with a supportive and flexible work environment. The business continues to invest in its people, systems, and supplier relationships, and you'll be part of a highly skilled team contributing to projects with customers across the globe.
If you're an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist with a passion for driving value, building strong supplier partnerships and continuously improving processes, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.
Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist
Posted 5 days ago
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W Talent are now working with a highly successful manufacturing business in Sheffield that supplies critical components to some of the world's most recognised brands. Due to sustained growth, we are seeking a Purchasing & Supply Chain Coordinator to join the Procurement team at their Sheffield site.
Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist Opportunity
This role involves transactional buying with a strong focus on negotiation, challenging supply prices, and identifying improved suppliers to support cost optimisation. You'll work with multiple suppliers recorded in the company's ERP systems, ensuring efficient procurement processes and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Negotiate pricing, challenge supplier costs, and source alternative suppliers where needed.
- Assist with invoice queries and pricing variances.
- Work with suppliers to manage lead times and minimum order quantities optimising stock levels.
- Generate and process purchase orders for a wide range of industry-specific components.
- Manage and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and cost requirements are met.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to align order status with operational requirements.
- Monitor open orders and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies, or shortages.
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance procurement efficiency.
Key Requirements:
- Experience in a Buyer or Purchasing Coordinator role with proven supplier management skills.
- Experience in a high-volume environment (manufacturing or engineering preferred).
- Strong ERP/MRP system skills, ideally with Access Project and Factory Master, plus confident Excel ability.
- Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with internal teams and suppliers.
- Positive, proactive attitude with a desire to learn and grow.
Salary and Benefits Packag e
A competitive salary ranging between 35,000-42,000 is offered, dependent on experience, along with a supportive and flexible work environment. The business continues to invest in its people, systems, and supplier relationships, and you'll be part of a highly skilled team contributing to projects with customers across the globe.
If you're an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist with a passion for driving value, building strong supplier partnerships and continuously improving processes, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.
Supply Chain & Procurement Coordinator
Posted 3 days ago
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Location: Great Yarmouth
Salary - dependant on experience
As a Supply Chain & Procurement Coordinator / Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist will be responsible for quoting parts required by customers. They manage the daily receipt of local and international supplies, national distribution, and assess customer needs. Operating within the Customer Service Department, the team maintains external contacts with customers and third parties involved in supply processes. This role is based in Great Yarmouth.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of Supply Chain & Procurement Coordinator / Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist
Lead and coordinate all supply chain activities.
Define sourcing, production, storage, and distribution strategies.
Monitor KPIs such as OTIF (On Time In Full), logistics cost, inventory turnover, and lead times.
Manage purchasing operations and ensure compliance with procurement cycles.
Negotiate contracts and framework agreements with suppliers.
Control budgets and spending policies & Execute strategic and tactical purchasing.
Negotiate prices, lead times, and terms.
Analyse market trends and supply risks.
Process purchase orders and follow up on deliveries.
Support documentation, tenders, and invoice control.
Forecast product and raw material demand.
Prepare supply and production plans based on forecasts and stock levels.
Coordinate with purchasing and production to avoid stockouts or overstock.
Manage domestic and international transportation and distribution.
Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs agents.
Ensure compliance with regulations.
Oversee warehouse operations.
Maintain accurate and organized inventories, and perform cycle counts and annual stocktakes.
Quote products related to services, aiming for the best availability using company tools.
Respond quickly to requests for quotations.
Identify market developments and new technologies that could add value.
Stay informed on relevant laws and regulations.
Qualifications and Requirements Supply Chain & Procurement Coordinator / Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist
Proven experience in a similar role, experience within a marine environment preferred
Proficient in MS Office, CRM, and ERP systems.
Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain management.
Understanding of Incoterms, customs procedures, and international trade regulations.
Inventory management and warehouse operations expertise.
Knowledge of demand planning, forecasting, and stock optimization.
Contract negotiation and vendor management experience.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:
Strong decision-making skills under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English (additional languages a plus).
Negotiation and persuasion abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Flexible and proactive in adapting to market and business changes.
Able to travel as required,
Able to travel to the role based in Great Yarmouth daily
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
Posted 5 days ago
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Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
Loughborough
40,000 - 45,000 + Employer Funded Training & Development + 33 Days Holiday + Benefits Package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to join a rapidly growing UK manufacturer with a strong presence across multiple UK sites. With significant investment in R&D, sustainability, and technical operations, the business is at the forefront of innovation in the building materials sector. In this pivotal role, you'll take full ownership of procurement and supply chain strategy, managing the sourcing, storage, and distribution of materials and services critical to the production of their products.
The ideal Procurement & Supply Chain Manager will have a strong background in manufacturing procurement and supply chain management, with proven experience in supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and delivering cost and efficiency improvements. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward thinking SME where you'll be empowered to shape strategy, implement best practices, and contribute directly to high profile, industry first projects.
Your role as Procurement & Supply Chain Manager will include:
* Leading the procurement strategy across raw materials, services, and logistics
* Developing a sustainable and resilient supply chain to support R&D and operational needs
* Identifying and onboarding new suppliers aligned with quality, sustainability, and cost objectives
* Managing supplier risk, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance across the supply base
The successful Procurement & Supply Chain Manager will have:
* Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within manufacturing
* Strong understanding of supply chain operations, cost analysis, risk management, and supplier development
* Background in aggregates, ceramics, heavy building materials or scientific/technical environments is desirable
* Commercial acumen and ability to map opportunities with ROI in mind
Please apply or call Tommy Reynolds for immediate consideration
Key words: Technical, Decarbonisation, Heavy Manufacturing, Building Materials, Aggregates, Ceramics, Hydrogen, Environmental, Construction, Manufacturing, Manufacturer, FMCG, Production, Engineering, Compliance, Marketing, Bricks, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, ERP, MRP, Logistics, Operations, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Power BI, ISO, Audit, H&S, Health & Safety, Quality, Warehouse
This vacancy is being advertised by Accelerated People Management Ltd. The services of Accelerated People Management Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
Accelerated People Management Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.
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Supply Chain & Procurement Coordinator
Posted 4 days ago
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Location: Great Yarmouth
Salary - dependant on experience
As a Supply Chain & Procurement Coordinator / Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist will be responsible for quoting parts required by customers. They manage the daily receipt of local and international supplies, national distribution, and assess customer needs. Operating within the Customer Service Department, the team maintains external contacts with customers and third parties involved in supply processes. This role is based in Great Yarmouth.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities of Supply Chain & Procurement Coordinator / Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist
Lead and coordinate all supply chain activities.
Define sourcing, production, storage, and distribution strategies.
Monitor KPIs such as OTIF (On Time In Full), logistics cost, inventory turnover, and lead times.
Manage purchasing operations and ensure compliance with procurement cycles.
Negotiate contracts and framework agreements with suppliers.
Control budgets and spending policies & Execute strategic and tactical purchasing.
Negotiate prices, lead times, and terms.
Analyse market trends and supply risks.
Process purchase orders and follow up on deliveries.
Support documentation, tenders, and invoice control.
Forecast product and raw material demand.
Prepare supply and production plans based on forecasts and stock levels.
Coordinate with purchasing and production to avoid stockouts or overstock.
Manage domestic and international transportation and distribution.
Coordinate with freight forwarders, carriers, and customs agents.
Ensure compliance with regulations.
Oversee warehouse operations.
Maintain accurate and organized inventories, and perform cycle counts and annual stocktakes.
Quote products related to services, aiming for the best availability using company tools.
Respond quickly to requests for quotations.
Identify market developments and new technologies that could add value.
Stay informed on relevant laws and regulations.
Qualifications and Requirements Supply Chain & Procurement Coordinator / Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist
Proven experience in a similar role, experience within a marine environment preferred
Proficient in MS Office, CRM, and ERP systems.
Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain management.
Understanding of Incoterms, customs procedures, and international trade regulations.
Inventory management and warehouse operations expertise.
Knowledge of demand planning, forecasting, and stock optimization.
Contract negotiation and vendor management experience.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:
Strong decision-making skills under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English (additional languages a plus).
Negotiation and persuasion abilities.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
Flexible and proactive in adapting to market and business changes.
Able to travel as required,
Able to travel to the role based in Great Yarmouth daily
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
Posted 5 days ago
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Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
Loughborough
40,000 - 45,000 + Employer Funded Training & Development + 33 Days Holiday + Benefits Package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to join a rapidly growing UK manufacturer with a strong presence across multiple UK sites. With significant investment in R&D, sustainability, and technical operations, the business is at the forefront of innovation in the building materials sector. In this pivotal role, you'll take full ownership of procurement and supply chain strategy, managing the sourcing, storage, and distribution of materials and services critical to the production of their products.
The ideal Procurement & Supply Chain Manager will have a strong background in manufacturing procurement and supply chain management, with proven experience in supplier negotiations, risk mitigation, and delivering cost and efficiency improvements. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward thinking SME where you'll be empowered to shape strategy, implement best practices, and contribute directly to high profile, industry first projects.
Your role as Procurement & Supply Chain Manager will include:
* Leading the procurement strategy across raw materials, services, and logistics
* Developing a sustainable and resilient supply chain to support R&D and operational needs
* Identifying and onboarding new suppliers aligned with quality, sustainability, and cost objectives
* Managing supplier risk, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance across the supply base
The successful Procurement & Supply Chain Manager will have:
* Proven experience in procurement or supply chain management, ideally within manufacturing
* Strong understanding of supply chain operations, cost analysis, risk management, and supplier development
* Background in aggregates, ceramics, heavy building materials or scientific/technical environments is desirable
* Commercial acumen and ability to map opportunities with ROI in mind
Please apply or call Tommy Reynolds for immediate consideration
Key words: Technical, Decarbonisation, Heavy Manufacturing, Building Materials, Aggregates, Ceramics, Hydrogen, Environmental, Construction, Manufacturing, Manufacturer, FMCG, Production, Engineering, Compliance, Marketing, Bricks, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, ERP, MRP, Logistics, Operations, Buyer, Senior Buyer, Power BI, ISO, Audit, H&S, Health & Safety, Quality, Warehouse
This vacancy is being advertised by Accelerated People Management Ltd. The services of Accelerated People Management Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.
Accelerated People Management Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed. We will endeavour to respond to all applicants however due to the sheer volume of response, we can only guarantee that candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
Posted 5 days ago
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Job Description
Procurement & Supply Chain Manager
Loughborough
£40,000 - £45,000 + Employer Funded Training & Development + 33 Days Holiday + Benefits Package
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to join a rapidly growing UK manufacturer with a strong presence across multiple UK sites. With significant investment in R&D, sustainability, and technical operations, t.
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