1,294 Procurement Roles jobs in the United Kingdom

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing and coordinating the purchase of goods and services for the company, ensuring that supplies are obtained at the best price, quality, and delivery time. This role involves developing and maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Client Details

Global Brand in the Industrial Manufacturing space.

Description

• Procurement & Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, and delivery capabilities. Manage and maintain effective supplier relationships to ensure the timely supply of goods and services.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers, ensuring the best possible deals while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Purchase Orders: Create and process purchase orders in line with organisational policies and budget guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate order placement.
• Cost Control & Data Analysis: Use MS Excel to manage, analyse, and track procurement data, including conducting price comparisons, cost analysis, and trend tracking to optimise purchasing decisions and improve cost efficiency.
• Vendor Performance: Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery and product quality, and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and trends in the industry that could impact procurement activities.
• Inventory Management: Work closely with the planning team to ensure adequate supply levels and prevent stock shortages or overstocking.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant procurement laws, regulations, and company policies, including ethical procurement practices.
• Data Management & Analysis: Strong ability to work with large data sets, using Excel to analyse pricing trends, compare costs, and identify opportunities for savings.

Profile

• +3 years' experience in procurement/purchasing roles in the Manufacturing industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Ability to manage and analyse procurement data, including conducting price comparisons and cost analysis.

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary Package.
• Career Progression Opportunities.

Search are recruiting for a procurement specialist on behalf of a well known client, to join the procurement team on a permanent, full time basis. You will work on a full-time basis, Monday - Friday.
Salary: DOE

Just some of the benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Car allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Career Progression

About the Role

• Reporting on the procurement process which includes material, plant and other costs associated with the procurement of the project
• Working with systems to ensure accurate reporting and forecasting
• Liaising with the project team and attending weekly and monthly review meetings outwith the office

What You'll Bring

• Strong background in the manufacturing, industrial, engineering or construction industry
• Experience with structured reporting, negotiation, and supplier management
• Detail-oriented and organised, with the ability to work at pace

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Procurement Specialist / Manufacturing / East Lothian

• Extensive knowledge of production / inventory management in a manufacturing environment and end to end procurement process/ MRP/ERP systems, ideally 5+ years working experience
• Ability to work to a high level of detail and accuracy with strong commercial awareness
• Confident and adept interpersonal skills
• Competent user of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel
• Advanced negotiation skills and the ambition to further develop procurement skillset to an increased technical and strategic level
• Ability to work as part of a team and to lead or support cross functional improvement initiatives in a fast moving environment

Procurement Specialist / Manufacturing / East Lothian

• Extensive knowledge of production / inventory management in a manufacturing environment and end to end procurement process/ MRP/ERP systems, ideally 5+ years working experience
• Ability to work to a high level of detail and accuracy with strong commercial awareness
• Confident and adept interpersonal skills
• Competent user of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel
• Advanced negotiation skills and the ambition to further develop procurement skillset to an increased technical and strategic level
• Ability to work as part of a team and to lead or support cross functional improvement initiatives in a fast moving environment

A leading consultancy with offices in Leeds is looking to appoint a Procurement Specialist to join their team on a 12-month FTC. Acting as the first point of contact for all issues relating to facilities and procurement, the successful candidate will be available at short notice as this role is to start imminently. Key duties will include;

• Processing and managing all procurement related requests
• Raising purchase orders, receipting and invoice checking, in relation to IT and Facilities
• Managing day to day procurement activities, reporting, on / off boarding staff, updating our internal systems, and supporting documentation including the management of the asset database
• Updating internal policies and procedures
• Manage the overall supplier relationships

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Procurement Specialist looking for that next step and the opportunity to work with this global organisation. In this fully office-based role, the successful applicant will have;

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a procurement environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organisational, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong IT skills - proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365
• Commerciality - including total cost of ownership, driving commercial value
• Sustainability - Sustainable procurement methodologies
• Previous experience of Dynamics 365 and FreshService are an advantage
• Must be comfortable with working in a fast-moving, dynamic environment

If you are available at short notice and can commit to this 12-month FTC, please send your CV for immediate review.

Procurement Specialist
We are working with an exciting new start-up within the defence sector, based in Herefordshire, to recruit a technically capable and commercially astute Procurement Specialist. This is a unique opportunity to help build the procurement function from the ground up in a growing business, with responsibility for developing supplier relationships, embedding systems, and contributing to the operational infrastructure of the company. This hybrid role offers flexibility but requires a local candidate who can attend the site regularly as needed during this crucial setup phase.

What you can expect:

• Salary: Highly competitive depending on experience
li>Monday to Friday, office hours with flexibility
• Hybrid working arrangement with regular onsite requirements in Herefordshire
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus an extra day for your birthday
• Enhanced parental leave
• Health insurance
• A varied role within a high-growth start-up environment
• Key involvement in shaping procurement processes and vendor relationships
• Involvement in strategic purchasing to support facility setup and operational readiness
   

What you will be doing:

li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with primary, secondary, and tertiary suppliers
• Negotiating favourable pricing, delivery terms, and service level agreements (SLAs)
• Forecasting procurement needs and monitoring stock levels
• Managing the company’s contact and supplier relationship management systems
< i>Organising and processing purchase orders (POs) and ensuring supplier compliance
• Researching, sourcing, and purchasing tooling, furniture, and essential equipment
• Working within defined budgets and reporting on procurement spend and value
• Implementing new procurement software and integrating it with existing business systems
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the operational setup and day-to-day procurement requirements

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in a procurement or supply chain role, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, or defence
• Technically competent with various software packages and systems
• Ability to install, configure, and integrate procurement and inventory management software
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a start-up environment
• Comfortable managing multiple suppliers and handling a broad range of purchasing activities
• Budget management experience with a commercial focus on cost-effectiveness
• Located within a commutable distance of Herefordshire, with the ability to work on-site regular

Recruitment Direct are working as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy, you must be able to prove your legal right to work in the UK to apply

I have an exciting job opportunity for you as a Procurement Specialist, could this be your next move?

My client is a leader in the sourcing and resale of surplus electronic components. They are now looking for a Procurement Specialist to join their growing team in York.

For the Procurement Specialist job in York, they are looking for someone with experience in:

• Leading and developing a high-performing team
• Procurement and sales of electronic components
• Managing supplier relationships and strategic negotiations
• Global supply chain and inventory operations
• Using CRM systems to manage customer and sales information
• Identifying new business opportunities and market trends

Desirable skills for this York based Procurement Specialist job:

• Commercially minded with a proactive approach to growth
• Strong numeracy and communication skills
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Experience working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Hands-on approach to operations, logistics, and customer service
• Experience with QC/RMA and pricing workflows
• Must have experience in electronic components

If this opportunity as Procurement Specialist job based in York could be of interest, send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for managing and coordinating the purchase of goods and services for the company, ensuring that supplies are obtained at the best price, quality, and delivery time. This role involves developing and maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

Client Details

Global Brand in the Industrial Manufacturing space.

Description

• Procurement & Supplier Management: Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, and delivery capabilities. Manage and maintain effective supplier relationships to ensure the timely supply of goods and services.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers, ensuring the best possible deals while maintaining quality and service standards.
• Purchase Orders: Create and process purchase orders in line with organisational policies and budget guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate order placement.
• Cost Control & Data Analysis: Use MS Excel to manage, analyse, and track procurement data, including conducting price comparisons, cost analysis, and trend tracking to optimise purchasing decisions and improve cost efficiency.
• Vendor Performance: Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery and product quality, and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Market Research: Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and trends in the industry that could impact procurement activities.
• Inventory Management: Work closely with the planning team to ensure adequate supply levels and prevent stock shortages or overstocking.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant procurement laws, regulations, and company policies, including ethical procurement practices.
• Data Management & Analysis: Strong ability to work with large data sets, using Excel to analyse pricing trends, compare costs, and identify opportunities for savings.

Profile

• +3 years' experience in procurement/purchasing roles in the Manufacturing industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Ability to manage and analyse procurement data, including conducting price comparisons and cost analysis.

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary Package.
• Career Progression Opportunities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for to join our client in Peterlee, as a Procurement Specialist. In this role you will play a crucial role in supporting supply-related activities for our clients facility, ensuring excellence and integration between the procurement function and the teams it supports.

Location: Peterlee, UK

Pay Rate: 23-26 per hour

Hours: 36.5 per week (07:30-16:00 Monday-Thursday, 07:20-12:00 Friday)

Contract: 12 months

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery of a lean, responsive, and resilient flow of materials and services for the facility.

• Recognising the potential for cost and inventory reductions and quality improvements.

• Assessing the soundness of business proposals and risks, and working with internal teams to deliver on them.

• Operating and monitoring the supply network's procurement functions to meet defined targets for response time, cost, and quality.

• Collaborating with business partners and suppliers to resolve facility-specific supplier issues.

  
  

About You

The ideal candidate will be a skilled professional with a strong aptitude for data-driven decision-making and analytical thinking. You will be adept at distinguishing valuable insights from data and will be instrumental in selecting key performance indicators to guide decisions.

Skills for this role include:

• Experience in applying techniques for data-driven thinking, as well as identifying, obtaining, and organising relevant data.

• A methodical approach to problem-solving, defining issues, and making systematic comparisons of alternative solutions.

• The ability to help develop material requirements, analyse orders, and use scheduling and inventory systems to provide realistic delivery dates.

• The ability to carry out routine supplier management tasks, resolve common issues, and work with suppliers to ensure purchases meet delivery and quality specifications.

• Experience participating in supply chain analysis to spot trends and opportunities for improvement.

• Experience with SAP/MACH1

We are already interviewing for this role so please apply if you are interested.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.