Butler Ross

An exciting opportunity to join a global media and gaming organisation based in Cambridge (Hybrid Working) who are looking for a Procurement Specialist / Buyer to join our team on a 12-14 month fixed term contract maternity cover. Working closely with the Head of Procurement and Purchasing Coordinator, you will use your procurement experience to ensure that the organisation receives the best value for money by sourcing new suppliers, maintaining relationship with existing suppliers, negotiating contracts, preparing reports, and identifying opportunities to improve our processes. Responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist / Buyer Continuously evaluating suppliers to ensure best value for money. Manage end-to-end procurement process of categories including but not limited to software, marketing, facilities. Develop and maintain good relationships with suppliers, vendors, internal & external customers and stakeholders. Negotiate contracts for goods and services purchased. Work closely with the Head of Procurement on high level spend where RFP's are required. Take an active lead in research of potential vendors for any new requirements and for ongoing spend. Prepare and present reports on historical purchasing activity, including cost analysis. Contribute to the department targeted savings by challenging costs on a regular basis. Person Specification of the Procurement Specialist / Buyer: Procurement experience, ideally more focused on indirect spend. Strong knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors). Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses. Strong negotiation skills. Confidence to challenge costs where appropriate to achieve savings. Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Positive and solutions focused approach when working with internal customers. This position would suit someone with experience within purchasing, procurement or supply chain as a procurement specialist, purchasing specialist, junior buyer, buyer or senior buyer.

FULLY REMOTE OPPORTUNITY (Candidates MUST have valid UK right-to-work and reside within the UK) Butler Ross are pleased to be exclusively supporting a Public Sector organisation with their recruitment of a Procurement Officer on an initial 12-month fixed term contract (FTC). There is scope for extensions and potential permanent employment, but this cannot be guaranteed at this point in time. The salary for this role is negotiable, dependent on relevant experience and capability. As above, this is a fully-remote opportunity , with an expectation that travel for in person meetings will be once a quarter. Key Responsibilities Include: Managing various procurement activities, including: tendering, contract management, and supplier relationship management - generally across a corporate indirect portfolio Effective reporting of overall procurement performance Supporting both the creation and implementation of category strategies Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedure as well as adhering to relevant public sector regulations and legislation Effective collaboration and engagement of key stakeholders Ideal Experience: Prior experience with tendering is a necessity, with contract management and supplier management "nice-to-haves" Practical hands on experience within public sector procurement or public adjacent entities Demonstrable experience with, or an understanding of, either Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) or PCR2015 (Public Contract Regulations) This opportunity would be well suited to individuals with prior public sector procurement experience, especially those who may have held any of the following positions or titles: Procurement Officer / Procurement Manager / Senior Procurement Officer / Procurement Business Partner / Procurement Partner / Buyer / Senior Buyer / Category Manager / Indirects Buyer / Purchasing Manager / Services Buyer / Contracts Manager / Contract Manager / Contract Officer / Contracts Officer / Commercial Manager / Commercial Officer / Supplier Relationship Manager

A well-established organisation is looking for a permanent Category Buyer (Indirect) to join their team in Stockport. This position offers hybrid working post probation and a salary of up to 50,000. This position will be the focal point for all procurement topics ensuring that the purchasing needs of technical goods and services for the sites with the UK area are met. Candidates will have previous experience within indirect purchasing or procurement specifically within a manufacturing environment. Role responsibilities of the Category Buyer (Indirect) include: Oversee end-to-end procurement processes, including SAP requisitions, tender management, and local contract negotiations and implementation. Develop and execute global and regional procurement strategies, customising approaches for local categories. Cultivate strong supplier relationships through identification, qualification, performance management, and onboarding, ensuring adherence to terms. Act as a vital link between the global procurement team and local site requirements, fostering stakeholder collaboration. Drive cost savings and process improvements by challenging spending, promoting standard practices, and supporting global projects with local procurement expertise. Person Specification of the Category Buyer (Indirect): Proven purchasing experience in indirect procurement, specifically in one or more of the following categories: site services, engineering, maintenance, within a manufacturing environment. Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, influence decision-making, and foster strong relationships. Demonstrated proficiency with procurement systems, particularly SAP. Outstanding communication skills across all seniority levels, complemented by strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation expertise. Salary Up to 50k Position offers 3 days WFH post probation This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, senior buyer, indirect buyer, indirects buyer, indirect procurement specialist, purchasing manager, procurement officer, sourcing specialist, indirect spend buyer, category buyer, indirect category buyer. Indirect sourcing coordinator or procurement lead

Contact: Russell Soan Contact email: A Fantastic opportunity to join a not-for-profit organisation in a Procurement Partner / Procurement Officer capacity. The Established to support the public sectors through collective purchasing power, offering procurement frameworks, technical training, and shared knowledge to help members procure services efficiently, reduce costs, and improve building safety. This is an exciting procurement position. The Procurement Partner / Procurement Officer is responsible for delivering customer facing procurement services in line with Public Procurement Regulations. Main responsibilities of the Procurement Partner: Deliver framework model procurement plan & pipeline from cradle to grave Manage ongoing applications through the use of e-tendering systems Undertake ongoing framework model performance reviews Deliver appropriate procurement activity through: Assisting with design activities, data monitoring and capture Issuing and receipt of tenders Completion of cost evaluations Facilitation of evaluations Creation of tender reports Document collation and issue of clarifications Work with suppliers, customers & internal teams to help implement framework management and reporting processes Create & maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and the delivery of procurement products. Knowledge, Skills and Experience of the Procurement Partner: Knowledge of public sector procurement, particularly the creation and management of frameworks and dynamic models Detailed knowledge of public contract regulations (PCR2015 / PA23) Excellent influencing and relationship building. Package of the Procurement Partner: Salary £45,000 Performance Bonus Private Healthcare This position will suite someone who has worked in the Public Sector as a Procurement Partner, Procurement Officer, Procurement Manager, Buyer or Senior Buyer.

A Fantastic opportunity to join a not-for-profit organisation in a Procurement Partner / Procurement Officer capacity. The Established to support the public sectors through collective purchasing power, offering procurement frameworks, technical training, and shared knowledge to help members procure services efficiently, reduce costs, and improve building safety. This is an exciting procurement position. The Procurement Partner / Procurement Officer is responsible for delivering customer facing procurement services in line with Public Procurement Regulations. Main responsibilities of the Procurement Partner: -Deliver framework model procurement plan & pipeline from cradle to grave -Manage ongoing applications through the use of e-tendering systems -Undertake ongoing framework model performance reviews -Deliver appropriate procurement activity through: Assisting with design activities, data monitoring and capture issuing and receipt of tenders completion of cost evaluations facilitation of evaluations creation of tender reports document collation and issue of clarifications letter drafting contract drafting Updating key systems -Work with suppliers, customers & internal teams to help implement framework management and reporting processes -Create & maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. -Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and the delivery of procurement products. Knowledge Skills and Experience of the Procurement Partner: -Knowledge of public sector procurement, particularly the creation and management of frameworks and dynamic models -Previous public sector procurement experience -detailed knowledge of public contract regulations (PCR2015 / PA23) -Excellent communication -Excellent stakeholder management -Excellent influencing and relationship building. Package of the Procurement Partner: -Salary 45,000 -Generous holiday allowance -Performance Bonus -Car Allowance -Private Healthcare -Numerous soft benefits This position will suite someone who has worked in the Public Sector as a Procurement Partner, Procurement Officer, Procurement Manager, Buyer or Senior Buyer.

A reputable and established manufacturing organisation is seeking a dedicated Senior Buyer to join their team in Brighton on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of up to 48,000 and requires full on-site presence, reflecting the hands-on nature of the position. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for managing the supply base to ensure cost-effective procurement and a seamless flow of materials, supporting both short-term operational needs and long-term strategic goals. Ideal candidates will possess proven experience in purchasing or procurement within a manufacturing environment. Role responsibilities of the Senior Buyer include: Manage purchase order placement, expediting, and vendor negotiations to optimise costs and supply stability. Control and reduce direct material inventory through forecasting, re-application, redistribution, and analysis. Ensure efficient material flow, meeting quality, delivery, and cost targets, while managing Purchase Price Variance. Maintain accurate master data in ERP, including safety stock, Kanban sizes, and lead-times. Support risk mitigation, vendor consolidation, and cross-functional projects. Person Specification of the Buyer: Experience in manufacturing environments, ideally with electronics sourcing and quality management Knowledge of low-cost region sourcing, vendor and contract management, and ERP systems Strong skills in problem solving, continuous improvement, and analytical thinking Proficiency in MS Office and excellent planning, organisational, and attention to detail Customer-focused with strong communication skills across different organisational levels Salary Up to 48k This position requires full on site presence. This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as a buyer, sourcing specialist, commodity manager, category manager, senior buyer, procurement manager, purchasing specialist, category buyer, purchasing executive, procurement officer, purchasing lead or supply chain buyer