1,071 Purchasing jobs in the United Kingdom

Buyer - Southampton Job Description

At CMDP+ we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

CMDP+ is looking to strengthen their Procurement team with a Senior Buyer for our Southern Water Framework. MWH Treatment and Costain Group are part of the CMDP+ joint venture that will deliver a range of construction schemes to maintain and improve Southern Water's water supply and wastewater treatment works within the South and Southeast regions.

The Joint Venture has been set up specifically to execute the 5-year (2025 - 2030) AMP8 capital delivery framework. We will be delivering a programme of works up to £1bn over the 5-year period consisting of both heavy civil engineering and mechanical and electrical activities.

Based at the Testwood project office with hybrid working options you will be responsible for providing procurement and supply chain activities in line with company and client policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

You will report directly to the Procurement & Supply Chain Manager and the responsibilities will include:

• Efficient & effective day-to-day management of supply chain in support of Site requirements for goods and services.
• Evaluation of requisitions, ensuring best market value is obtained, processing of requested materials and plant by Purchase Orders via the IFS platform.
• Embed and utilise the well-established, procurement Frameworks & Subcontracts to providing end-to-end Supply Chain advice, sourcing, supply assurance, delivery, supply chain management and tasking against requirements.
• Collaboratively develop/prepare and issue tender packages with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of targets, improve supplier performance, and implement continuous improvement plans.
• Check and prepare subcontract agreements, issuing to subcontractors via the DocuSign platform and maintaining distribution and execution records.
• Take ownership for the negotiation of commercial terms, conditions and levels of service (inc KPI's) with suppliers.
• Collaborate with peers to develop and enhance value, systems, process, and best practice sharing to help CMDP+ achieve best in class performance and bring consistency to sourcing activities
• Take ownership/maintain and enhance IFS database and other software and processes. Develop in-depth knowledge of IFS and work towards becoming the Procurement owner and champion for the system.
• Establish and develop excellent working relationship with the Client; Customers; Suppliers, internal functions and other relevant external bodies.

Qualifications

Essential

• Confident in communicating, influencing and building relationships with cross-functional colleagues, suppliers and business stakeholders.
• Be a self-starter and be able to represent the procurement function.
• Commercially astute
• Networking and business influence
• To always carry out your Purchasing duties in-line with the CIPS Ethical Policy
• Microsoft suite of products proven track record
• Develop and maintain close working relationship with all key stakeholders

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About Us

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.

We do share individual feedback following an interview .

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

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Expression of Interest - Costain Procurement and Supply Chain - Home Based Job Description

Costain improves people's lives!

We bring together a unique mix of engineering solutions for increasingly complex problems and our commitment to creating connected, sustainable infrastructure is core to all our activities within our four strategic markets: Transport, Water, Energy and Defence.

As we continue to increase our presence across these key sectors, partnering with specialist companies to deliver their strategic programmes, we are interested to hear from Procurement & Supply Chain candidates at all levels wishing to develop their careers and join our teams supporting our key clients and projects across the UK.

Responsibilities

What makes Costain Procurement & Supply Chain different?

Procurement & Supply Chain is a strategic priority for Costain with 80% of our activity delivered via third party partnerships. We are key to shaping our supply base to create an environment of predictable delivery.

Through our integrated procurement teams delivering our activities across the business, we have a commitment to procurement excellence, support of operational priorities, embedded sustainable practices, whilst shaping the future of the supply chain relationships that contribute to our ambitious growth targets. By aligning procurement with our strategic goals, we create value that supports environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and operational efficiency.

We care about our people and support them through their own career journey from professional development, job rotation, through to supporting hybrid working. If you want to work for a forward-thinking company who recognises leading edge procurement & supply chain transformation, then please get in touch!

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates for the roles identified below:

• Procurement & Supply Chain Managers (with sector expertise in Water or Nuclear/ Defence or Rail)
• Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (with experience in work winning / bid writing)
• Category Managers and Assistant Category Managers (with experience in direct or indirect category management)
• Sustainable Procurement Manager (with experience in sustainable procurement and supply chain)
• Senior Buyer (Materials experience) role located in Aberdeen

Why work for Costain?

• Hybrid / Dynamic working
• Pension contribution scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• Income protection
• Enhanced Parental leave options
• Financial and study support of membership to a professional institution
• Costain lifestyle discount scheme
• Share save plan
• Employee assistance scheme
• Volunteering days

Drive innovation, sustainability, and strategic growth - Join us to be part of a transformative journey where you'll have opportunities to develop, progress, and make a lasting impact on our growth story and the world around us!

Please register your interest below and we look forward to speaking with you about our opportunities.

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About Us

Costain helps to improve people's lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK's leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.

We do share individual feedback following an interview .

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:

Raw Materials Assistant - Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, GB, HU1 1AA We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Research & Development

In R&D, we're full of highly skilled talents that include Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical and Regulatory professionals - all working to create a cleaner, healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we continually seek out new opportunities by using science, our entrepreneurial flare and our fearless innovation to develop and enhance our existing portfolio, never compromising on quality or performance.

We do the right thing, always, by ensuring we act with responsibility and integrity, by complying with regulatory legislation across the globe, whilst ensuring our products are safe for our consumers and are to the highest quality.

The size of our organisation means you'll have the opportunity to learn and work in different functions within R&D, giving you exposure to different disciplines, teams and environments. You will also have access to our R&D Academy, designed to develop our team and allow you to grow in our great organisation.

About the role

The Pilot Plant is a large area of the Science & Innovation Centre, Hull, which contains varied and complex equipment that is used by the Reckitt R&D teams to create innovative solutions for our customers.

The role is based in the cGMP Formulation Warehouse in the S&IC, Hull, UK. The role provides a unique opportunity for a Raw Material Assistant to be part of a team that supports small-scale product development, clinical manufacture and scale up activities.

The role involves working across the formulation community primarily CTSG & R&D teams and Manufacturing sites for Raw material related activities.

Hiring Manager - Binuraj Nair

Closing Date - 15th August 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

Your responsibilities

- Manage warehouse materials through LIMS workflow, including booking, labelling, and assisting with disposition.

- Actively manage GMP and safety documentation and engage in 5S Housekeeping of the GMP Warehouse.

- Conduct sampling and identification testing of raw materials.

- Contribute to Deviation and change control management, including initial investigation, Implementation actions and CAPAs.

- Transfer raw materials to the Pilot Plant and Formulation lab for campaigns and project work.

- Serve as the SME for warehouse procedures.

- Contribute to the creation and revision of SOPs and workflows to improve process efficiency and compliance.

- Coordinate the service, maintenance and repair of warehouse equipment and support campaign planning as needed.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to support project needs.

- Follow all health and safety requirement and contribute to maintaining a safe working environment.

- Primarily a site-based role with some flexibility for remote work in line with business needs.

The experience we're looking for

- Forklift experience or willingness to learn as the job requires forklift usage.

- Experience with LIMS and/or SAP for inventory management within pharmaceutical and/or OTC industry.

- Strong understanding of cGMP and regulatory requirements for raw materials in pharmaceutical and/or OTC product manufacturing

- Experience within a Quality Management System (ideally with Qualityone application).

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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Legal Counsel, Global Indirect Procurement - Slough, Berkshire, GB, SL1 1DT We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Legal

Step into the world of our Legal and Compliance Function and prepare to be challenged and stretched with a combination of impact, innovation, and excellence. Our Legal team is at the forefront of shaping the corporate landscape and redefining the boundaries of what is possible. We go beyond the traditional realms of a legal and compliance function. Transforming ourselves into strategic partners who help drive business growth, mitigating risks, and championing ethical and sustainable practices. Every day, our team deliver on groundbreaking transactions and navigate complex regulatory landscapes that help our organisation make a positive societal impact. Join us, and you'll be collaborating towards shared goals, solving complex challenges, and leaving an enduring legacy.

About the role

We're looking for a motivated legal professional to join our Group Legal Procurement team at our Corporate Headquarters in Slough, UK. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a FTSE 100 organisation and play a meaningful role in supporting global procurement efforts.

In this role, you'll offer expert legal contract guidance and collaborate with our Global Indirect Procurement teams-working closely with colleagues across Slough, Amsterdam, and beyond. You'll partner on a wide range of procurement categories including Marketing, SaaS, IT&D, Professional Services, CAPEX, Warehousing, Energy, and Logistics.

As part of the Global Procurement Legal Leadership Team and the wider Legal & Compliance community, you'll help shape strategic procurement and commercial arrangements, working in partnership with the Head of Legal, Global Indirect Procurement.

Your responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and supporting various procurement agreements (including supply, confidentiality, services, CAPEX, warehousing, energy, and freight/logistics, SaaS, Professional Services, and IT&D agreements ) governed by English Law.
• Providing strategic advice and support for large-scale procurement and commercial activities.
• Offering legal counsel on complex international commercial transactions, including contract and competition law.
• Collaborating closely with the Global Procurement teams, various business units, the Global Legal Procurement team, and other members of the Reckitt Group Legal team (including Group Compliance, Data Protection, Global Innovation Legal, Patents, Insurance and Brand Protection teams).

The experience we're looking for

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• UK Law degree and admission as a lawyer/solicitor in the UK (or a similar common law jurisdiction).
• 4-6 years of post-qualification experience in an international environment, either in private practice at a law firm or as an in-house lawyer in a multinational corporation.
• Proven experience in drafting procurement and other commercial agreements; experience in direct procurement is a plus.
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with contract management software and a solid understanding of information systems.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written; additional languages are a plus.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to build strong working relationships with demanding business partners and stakeholders.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and analytical, combined with the agility to see the bigger picture and take a risk-based approach.
• A collaborative team player.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently, yet confident to be challenged and tested, per our matrix structure.
• Robust, confident, and able to work autonomously with a strong business orientation.
• Ability to manage complex legal issues with integrity, commercial acumen, and pragmatism.
• Ambition to learn, grow and develop to become the next generation of leadership.

The skills for success

Integrity, Corporate Governance, Compliance Management, Solutions Focused, Excellent Communication Skills, Risk management, Intellectual property, Patents, Commercial contracts, Marketing, Teamwork, Fact-based Decision Making, Ability to manage and prioritize workload, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Legal Services, Process Optimisation.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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NPS Procurement Manager - Slough, Berkshire, GB, SL1 1DT We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Procurement

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

Immerse yourself in a role that sits at the core of operational excellence at Reckitt. As Procurement Manager for Commodities, your expertise will guide the sourcing strategies that keep our business thriving. Your work ensures we have the essentials we need, when we need them, at the best possible value. Every day, you'll make decisions that affect our global operations, joining a team that values smart, ethical procurement. It's a chance to grow with a company that's as committed to nurturing your career as it is to providing essentials for a healthier world.

Your responsibilities

Manage the budget, set category strategy, and deliver savings for local indirect spend excluding Working Media but, including:

• Local categories: promotional displays, local marketing spend, manage commercial fixed costs
• Support some key global categories such as: copy production, market research, creative agencies and manage commercial fixed costs.
• Support all key projects. Owner of the sourcing recommendation and therefore influence the sourcing decisions

Compliance

• Drive compliance of the purchasing policies and increase procurement involvement coverage. Also responsible to monitor Supplier's financial situation. Identify potential risks and take proper actions.
• Responsible for the contracting with the suppliers and increase the number of contracts covering the spend.
• Usage of Ariba platform to appropriately submit any business allowance for approval

The experience we're looking for

• Minimum Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Business or other relevant disciplines; MBA title will be an advantage
• 5+ years' work experience in Procurement Department in an international company; previous experience in FMCG company will be an asset
• Proven Category Management expertise, within Indirect, ideally with exposure across Marketing and Facility Management
• Familiarity with leading complex, cross-functional, sourcing projects
• A high degree of fluency of English is required for negotiations and internal communications; knowledge of other languages is a plus

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Management Third-party Logistics Providers, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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 Procurement Specialist - Leeds/Hybrid

? Are you a procurement expert who thrives in fast-paced, flexible environments? 

?️ Do you love driving digital change - and want your work to have a real social impact? 

If so, we’d love to hear from you. 

We’re looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to join us at StepChange Debt Charity on a 12-month fixed-term contract - someone who can lead from day one, mentor others, and play a vital role in our digital transformation journey. 

This isn’t just a procurement role. It’s a chance to help shape the future of a purpose-driven organisation that supports millions of people in problem debt across the UK. 

What You’ll Do: 

You’ll lead the full end-to-end procurement lifecycle for core contracts for technology and IT services - from RFIs and RFPs to contract negotiations, supplier relationships, and compliance. You’ll work closely with our Digital and Change Services team to deliver smart, scalable solutions that align with budget and strategy. 

You’ll also help others grow. Supporting two Procurement Assistants, you’ll act as a mentor and coach - developing capability across the wider team and helping us raise the bar for procurement at StepChange. 

Your work will directly support our growth and transformation as we embrace the digital world - helping us deliver services more effectively, securely, and sustainably for those who need us most. 

About You: 

You're confident in your procurement expertise, particularly in IT and within a challenging non-profit Procurement environment, you can bring structure and clarity to complex procurement. You're commercially savvy, highly organised, and thrive under pressure. 

You're also a natural collaborator - someone who can build strong relationships across IT, Finance, Legal, and beyond. With a clear understanding of licensing models, supplier performance, and procurement best practice, you're ready to drive value and compliance across the board, with little supervision required.  

And just as importantly - you’re someone who values autonomy, integrity, and purpose.  

Equality, diversity, and inclusion:

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We’re always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It’s not just about the professional experience you bring – we’re interested in who you are and your potential. If there’s an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they’ll be happy to help.

Head of Procurement - Nottingham

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours

Location: Head Office, Nottingham (Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week)

Application process: Please apply via the application button which will direct you to our careers site. If you require any adjustments to assist you in applying, please contact

As the Head of Procurement, you will lead and manage the Procurement function, ensuring that the sourcing of goods, services, systems, and materials aligns with the Society’s strategic objectives and Procurement Policies. In this senior role, you will develop and implement procurement strategies and policies, oversee supplier management, drive cost savings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with Procurement and Third Party Risk Management Policies.

Here’s a taste of what you will be doing as the Head of Procurement at Nottingham Building Society: -

• Develop Procurement Strategies : Create and implement procurement strategies and policies that align with the Society’s goals and objectives.
• Enhance Procurement Processes: Review and refine procurement processes to boost effectiveness, minimise costs, and improve operational efficiency and resilience.
• Manage Supplier Relationships : Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery of goods and services, while supporting the business in managing their suppliers effectively.
• Lead Contract Negotiations: Negotiate contracts to secure favourable commercial outcomes and terms for the Society.
• Mitigate Risks: Identify, assess, and mitigate procurement and third-party risks to ensure business continuity and compliance, designing policies and processes to manage third-party risk across the Society.
• Control Costs: Monitor and control supplier costs, ensuring cost savings and adherence to budgets.
• Track Performance: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of procurement activities.
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

About you: -

• Experience: Significant expertise in procurement, including senior management roles, ideally within the financial services sector.
• Strong Negotiation Skills : Proven ability to negotiate and manage contracts effectively.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Abilities: Excellent skills in analysing data and solving complex problems.
• Strategic Sourcing Expertise : Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing and managing supplier relationships.
• Industry Knowledge : In-depth understanding of procurement and third-party risk management best practices and trends.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using procurement and third-party risk management software and tools.
• Exceptional Communication: Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Educational Background: Degree-level education, with a preference for a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is desirable.

Reward & Benefits -  

• A fair and competitive salary evaluated against market data, annual discretionary bonus scheme, Medicash healthcare scheme, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave.
• Commitment and dedication to your ongoing personal and professional development. We help you to own and grow your potential so you can be at your best in your current role and to support your future career aspirations.
• For all full-time roles we work a 35-hour working week to promote a work/life balance, we want you to be at your best inside and outside of work.
• A friendly and inclusive culture where teams genuinely strive to do the right thing by their colleagues and our customers.
• A strong sustainability agenda – we’re continually finding new ways to be kinder to the environment by reducing our carbon footprint.
• We’re passionate about giving back to the communities in which we serve as well as supporting local charities as part of the Samuel Fox Foundation. One of the many ways you can get involved is to use the 2 days per year paid leave to volunteer for causes or charities that are important to you.
• Your health and wellbeing is our priority, we encourage this through a suite of support resources, including a team of trained mental health first aiders.

Embracing Diversity Together: -

We proudly embrace and celebrate diversity as a fundamental cornerstone of our values. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just essential for our success but is also a reflection of the vibrant communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity extends beyond our internal culture to the way we approach advertising and engage with our customers.

Our commitment means actively working to eliminate barriers and biases that may hinder equal opportunities within our organisation. We strive to ensure that all individuals, regardless of background, have an equal chance to thrive and advance in their careers.

We acknowledge that diversity is not just a goal to be achieved but a continuous journey toward creating an environment that embraces differences and promotes equal opportunities for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, creativity, and a sense of belonging for every member of our community.

About Us

We are a mutual, which means we don’t have shareholders. Instead, we’re owned by our members and use our money to do good, investing in our community, responsible causes, and – well, you. So, we’re always striving to do the right thing for our team, communities and members.Although our history spans over 170 years, our purpose of helping our members save, plan for and protect their financial futures is enduring. At The Nottingham Building Society, we are dedicated to overcoming obstacles and turning challenges into opportunities. At the heart of our mission is our unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers and building better futures by helping our customers achieve the significant milestone of owning their own home.

Assistant Buyer - Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 4NN

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values, which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website:

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Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to our business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver to our success
• Skills Development and Training

Assistant Buyer

The Role

As an assistant buyer, you will be responsible for providing our nationwide delivery teams with a company-compliant professional material supply service whilst working with and supporting other business needs. 

You will be communicating with internal business units, external suppliers, trade bodies and associations to achieve the best value on goods and services whilst being mindful of where materials are coming from within the supply chain, and ensuring the company continues to source ethically and sustainably.

The successful candidate will be joining a team which is at the forefront of developing the company’s Social Impact and Sustainability objectives, giving you a great opportunity to play a key role in enforcing those goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Buying Tasks

• Procuring construction materials and related services across all operational sectors.
• Carrying out supplier selection, evaluating quotations, and negotiating prices and logistics.
• Proactively identifying market trends, product and industry developments and supply chain innovations through the engagement of external partners, leading as directed by the Procurement Manager on any specific commodity or category.
• Providing commercial assistance on the contracts you are procuring for.
• Liaising with sites and supply chain partners, developing relationships to ensure a planned “right-first-time” service is provided regarding safety, quality, programme, commercial aspects, and overall best value.
• Working with and supporting internal business needs regarding commercial and product awareness at all stages of the construction process, ensuring that we jointly deliver major programme requirements.
• Ensuring continuous communication with other team members to review contract progress and address associated issues immediately.
• Maintaining full knowledge and understanding of purchasing strategy and processes to ensure a professional and auditable procurement contract is in place.

Accountabilities

• Operating within financial governance levels
• Managing work priorities and maximising efficiencies
• Maintaining positive supplier relationships
• Adherence to procurement procedures

Administrative responsibilities

• Maintenance and upkeep of order and supply chain records utilising the company’s purchase order system and procedures.
• Providing reports, data, and other material identified by the Procurement Manager relating to the department and whole business requirements, including KPIs.
• Submitting detailed analysis to procurement and project teams for approval in line with governance.

Key measures & targets:

• To provide evidence of best value regarding procurement, which may include commercial betterment, quality, and efficiency.
• To evidence supply chain engagement, including performance management under company objectives.

Key relationships:

• Procurement Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Senior Buyer / External Hire Desk Manager, and all levels of procurement personnel in both the central and regional teams
• All internal departments, including site operations, HSEQ, estimating, accounts and business development.
• External supply chain partners

Essential

• Relevant experience in a similar role, ideally within the Rail or construction/engineering industry
• Experienced negotiator, with the ability to establish long-term relationships and an engaged, collaborative supply chain
• Demonstrable commercial awareness, with the ability to control and monitor budgets
• Finely tuned communication skills regarding engaging with external and internal parties, including a confident and professional telephone manner
• Excellent computer literacy with experience using Microsoft Office packages
• In-house purchasing systems.
• Ability to cope with a demanding, fast-paced environment, ensuring deadlines are met
• Ability to make decisions using own initiative and work as part of a team

Desireable 

• CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS
• Relevant degree or equivalent/or qualified by experience (QBE)
• A full UK driving licence

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people.  Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported by;

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• Profit share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards

Would you like to know more?

Please contact our Recruitment team via

Role Purpose:

6 Month FTC

Responsible for supporting the commercial aspects our technological transformation project, and overall supplier performance. Pro-actively engage with stakeholders across Greencore to encourage best practice and owns the commercial aspects of projects that involve suppliers

Key Accountabilities:

• Create additional value for money for goods and services, balancing price, service and quality and meeting the business needs through undertaking negotiations, selection of suppliers and contracting of business
• Build great relationships with stakeholders and provide professional procurement expertise and commercial focus. Be able to challenge the way Greencore do things and introduce best procurement practice. Be an ambassador for indirects procurement to change the business behaviours and culture
• Take a strategic category view to manage areas of spend, identify savings opportunities, and drive consistency across Greencore. This includes analysing spend bases, consolidating the supply base across Greencore where appropriate, driving consistent ways of working across Greencore, sourcing from fit for purpose suppliers, managing supplier performance, resolving issues, negotiating the optimum price, service and quality parameters, and agreeing contracts and service levels
• Project manage the delivery of initiatives to address a business need or to create additional value. This includes aligning multiple stakeholders, identifying the business needs and risks, project planning, running tenders, negotiation, contracting, communication, approval, implementation planning and then subsequent supplier management and issue resolution to ensure the supplier meets the contract
• Negotiating and implementing contracts when needed, ensuring each contract is appropriately tailored to the requirements of the business, including creating business appropriate service levels and addressing any specific risks and liabilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Substantial IT procurement experience essential
• Excellent commercial insight combined with negotiation skills
• Ability to build good relationships with stakeholders with excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to analyse data, identify and evaluate options and implement recommendations
• Able to assess and adapt a contract to mitigate liabilities in line with business risk and create service levels to meet business needs
• Ability to operate in a complex multi-site environment and bring everyone on board to a single solution.
• Experience in prioritisation and ability to work on multiple projects at once

Permanent - Full-Time Salary: NegotiableLocation: Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2RS