3,035 Procurement jobs in the United Kingdom

Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist based in Loughborough, Leicestershire required to join a unique and exciting, forward thinking R&D organisation.

As a Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our dynamic procurement team, ensuring that our suppliers and supply chains are delivering in line with business needs. You will actively contribute to new product developmen.

WHJS1_UKTJ

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.

WHJS1_UKTJ

This is an opportunity for a procurement and supply chain professional who loves supplier interactions and delivering sustainable supply chain solutions.

Client Details

Our client holds certified status in environmental sustainability and work tirelessly to ensure they deliver a service to customers that reduces environmental impact whilst delivering cost efficiency.

Operating within natural resources they are renowned for their commitment to excellence and their focus on sustainable practices in all their operations. You will join a small team who works closely across business functions to facilitate procurement and supply chain best practice with a focus on partnering with suppliers to maximise on sustainable benefits.

The business operated a highly collaborative and partnership working ethos, you will have the opportunity to represent the business at collaborative working groups focused on environmental and community focused sustainable outcomes

Description

• Oversee and manage the procurement and supplier management activities for indirect services to maximise cost, quality and sustainability within the supply base
• Develop supplier capability including sourcing of new supply where required
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers
• Implement new technologies to streamline and improve procurement and supply chain processes
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the latest trends in the industry
• Develop and oversee risk management procedures
• Ensure that all supply chain processes align with the organisation's sustainability goals
• Prepare and present detailed reports on supplier and contract performance
• Provide detailed analysis and reporting including contractual performance, supplier performance and analysis of expenditure focused on opportunities for further improvement.

Profile

The Successful Applicant will be a Procurement and Supply Chain professional;

• Ideally with a relevant qualification in supply chain management or MCIPS qualification
• Proven experience in managing and optimising supplier performance and contract performance within a supply chain/procurement role and function with focus on cost/quality/assurance
• Experience in contracts including including tendering, commercial negotiation, performance metric management
• Ability to analyse data sets and produce and present reports
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Job Offer

What's on Offer
A competitive salary
An attractive employer contributory pension scheme
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A supportive and inclusive work culture
Edinburgh location, hybrid working with excellent transport links and parking facilities

As our next Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, you’ll liaise closely with client procurement managers and supply chain managers within a variety of UK manufacturing businesses, applying versatility and consulting strategically with the senior leadership team and stakeholders. You’ll be at the heart of procurement processes, inventory management, and sales and operations planning (S&OP). Your title will become Procurement & Supply Chain Coach.

This is predominantly a remote-based role, working with companies based across the UK.

The strength of your key relationships and collaborations will be vital in helping businesses thrive through those lightbulb moments. To make things happen, you’ll need that blend of strategic planning and practical know-how, with a flair for hands-on interaction and collaborative communication.

Do you offer senior-level, strategic procurement & supply chain experience? Have you led and delivered projects, from planning through to execution? Are you commercially savvy with the knack and experience of building credibility and buy-in from a CEO right down to the shop floor?

If so, your next career step could be joining our mission to champion UK manufacturing enterprises through training, coaching, and mentoring. We spearhead transformational projects and deliver tailored solutions for our clients' unique objectives and obstacles.

The Opportunity…

This isn’t about being the hero and showing clients how it's done! As business transformation coaches, we don’t waltz in and rewrite the rulebook; instead, we harness and hone our clients' great ideas and goals, transfer knowledge, and develop theories and optimise processes. A focal point will be your ability to build rapport, engage your clients, and earn their trust and respect. 

You can expect to be working remotely, travelling to clients across the UK, four or five days a week. This is a nuanced, relationship-based role, and you’ll be entrusted to manage and organise your workload.

Our values are delivered in everything we do through integrity, inspiration, and purpose. We place our trust in the expertise of our team and encourage collaborative efforts to exchange best practices. Our pride lies in our reputation for wholeheartedly celebrating victories and progress, driven by a genuine passion for influencing positive change.

The Benefits…

• Enhanced Company Pension
• Private medical insurance
• The full benefits package will be discussed with shortlisted candidates

You…

To be a great fit for this role if:

• You have experience working within UK manufacturing businesses
• You have a background in procurement & Supply chain, operating at a senior level
• You have a deep understanding of how a business operates, from a commercial and operations perspective
• You are prepared to work across the UK and potentially be prepared to spend four nights a week away

Interested…?

Click ‘Apply’. Your CV will be reviewed by our recruitment partner, and all applicants will receive a follow-up email requesting additional information related to the role.

Shortlisted candidates who meet the key requirements will be contacted for an informal telephone call. During this call, we will provide full details about the position and the benefits package before deciding together whether to proceed with a formal application for this job opportunity.

Unsuccessful candidates will also receive communication regarding their application status.

Procurement and Supply Chain Assistant - FTC (3 Months) | Liverpool (Knowsley)

We're supporting a leading organisation in Knowsley in their search for a Procurement and Supply Chain Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in procurement and supply chain operations, looking to grow their career in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Salary: Starting from 24,000 per annum (DOE)

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract / Temporary (with potential to become permanent)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Purchasing Manager with procurement and supply chain tasks
• Raise and manage purchase orders, primarily in indirect categories
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers across the UK and Europe
• Expedite deliveries and negotiate optimal delivery dates to meet operational needs
• Chase suppliers to ensure timely fulfilment and resolve delays
• Maintain accurate records and update procurement and supply chain spreadsheets
• Review order acknowledgements using the ERP system
• Perform general administrative duties, including electronic filing
• Essential Experience & Skills

To succeed in this role, candidates must demonstrate :

• ERP system experience : confident in navigating and updating procurement data
• Order management : experience raising and tracking purchase orders
• Delivery expediting : ability to negotiate delivery dates and ensure timely arrival (e.g. for Colloids)
• Supplier communication : strong customer service and follow-up skills
• Procurement knowledge : previous experience or a strong interest in pursuing a career in procurement
• Professional development : ideally working towards or interested in pursuing a CIPS qualification

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in all tasks
• Reliability: Dependable and deadline-oriented
• Team Collaboration: Positive and cooperative approach
• Initiative: Proactive in suggesting and implementing improvements
• Safety Awareness: Familiarity with health and safety procedures

What's on Offer

• A collaborative and inclusive working culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A chance to contribute to innovative and sustainable procurement practices

ADECCO BRANCH: Liverpool

For more job opportunities and general updates from Adecco, please follow us on our new Facebook page (url removed)>

Adecco aim to respond to all applicants, however due to the large volume of applications we receive this may not always be possible. Should you not receive a response within five working days please accept this as notification that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

This is an opportunity for a procurement and supply chain professional who loves supplier interactions and delivering sustainable supply chain solutions.

Client Details

Our client holds certified status in environmental sustainability and work tirelessly to ensure they deliver a service to customers that reduces environmental impact whilst delivering cost efficiency.

Operating within natural resources they are renowned for their commitment to excellence and their focus on sustainable practices in all their operations. You will join a small team who works closely across business functions to facilitate procurement and supply chain best practice with a focus on partnering with suppliers to maximise on sustainable benefits.

The business operated a highly collaborative and partnership working ethos, you will have the opportunity to represent the business at collaborative working groups focused on environmental and community focused sustainable outcomes

Description

• Oversee and manage the procurement and supplier management activities for indirect services to maximise cost, quality and sustainability within the supply base
• Develop supplier capability including sourcing of new supply where required
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and customers
• Implement new technologies to streamline and improve procurement and supply chain processes
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the latest trends in the industry
• Develop and oversee risk management procedures
• Ensure that all supply chain processes align with the organisation's sustainability goals
• Prepare and present detailed reports on supplier and contract performance
• Provide detailed analysis and reporting including contractual performance, supplier performance and analysis of expenditure focused on opportunities for further improvement.

Profile

The Successful Applicant will be a Procurement and Supply Chain professional;

• Ideally with a relevant qualification in supply chain management or MCIPS qualification
• Proven experience in managing and optimising supplier performance and contract performance within a supply chain/procurement role and function with focus on cost/quality/assurance
• Experience in contracts including including tendering, commercial negotiation, performance metric management
• Ability to analyse data sets and produce and present reports
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Job Offer

What's on Offer
A competitive salary
An attractive employer contributory pension scheme
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A supportive and inclusive work culture
Edinburgh location, hybrid working with excellent transport links and parking facilities

As our next Procurement and Supply Chain Manager, you’ll liaise closely with client procurement managers and supply chain managers within a variety of UK manufacturing businesses, applying versatility and consulting strategically with the senior leadership team and stakeholders. You’ll be at the heart of procurement processes, inventory management, and sales and operations planning (S&OP). Your title will become Procurement & Supply Chain Coach.

This is predominantly a remote-based role, working with companies based across the UK.

The strength of your key relationships and collaborations will be vital in helping businesses thrive through those lightbulb moments. To make things happen, you’ll need that blend of strategic planning and practical know-how, with a flair for hands-on interaction and collaborative communication.

Do you offer senior-level, strategic procurement & supply chain experience? Have you led and delivered projects, from planning through to execution? Are you commercially savvy with the knack and experience of building credibility and buy-in from a CEO right down to the shop floor?

If so, your next career step could be joining our mission to champion UK manufacturing enterprises through training, coaching, and mentoring. We spearhead transformational projects and deliver tailored solutions for our clients' unique objectives and obstacles.

The Opportunity…

This isn’t about being the hero and showing clients how it's done! As business transformation coaches, we don’t waltz in and rewrite the rulebook; instead, we harness and hone our clients' great ideas and goals, transfer knowledge, and develop theories and optimise processes. A focal point will be your ability to build rapport, engage your clients, and earn their trust and respect. 

You can expect to be working remotely, travelling to clients across the UK, four or five days a week. This is a nuanced, relationship-based role, and you’ll be entrusted to manage and organise your workload.

Our values are delivered in everything we do through integrity, inspiration, and purpose. We place our trust in the expertise of our team and encourage collaborative efforts to exchange best practices. Our pride lies in our reputation for wholeheartedly celebrating victories and progress, driven by a genuine passion for influencing positive change.

The Benefits…

• Enhanced Company Pension
• Private medical insurance
• The full benefits package will be discussed with shortlisted candidates

You…

To be a great fit for this role if:

• You have experience working within UK manufacturing businesses
• You have a background in procurement & Supply chain, operating at a senior level
• You have a deep understanding of how a business operates, from a commercial and operations perspective
• You are prepared to work across the UK and potentially be prepared to spend four nights a week away

Interested…?

Click ‘Apply’. Your CV will be reviewed by our recruitment partner, and all applicants will receive a follow-up email requesting additional information related to the role.

Shortlisted candidates who meet the key requirements will be contacted for an informal telephone call. During this call, we will provide full details about the position and the benefits package before deciding together whether to proceed with a formal application for this job opportunity.

Unsuccessful candidates will also receive communication regarding their application status.