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Interim Indirect Procurement Specialist 6-Month Contract Outside IR35 Hybrid Working (2-3 Days Onsite) Oxfordshire Drive Commercial Value in a High-Performance Engineering Environment An innovative advanced engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Interim Indirect Procurement Buyer to join its procurement team on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded procurement professional to make an immediate impact within a fast-paced, technology-led organisation. You'll take ownership of a broad range of indirect spend categories, partnering with stakeholders across the business to deliver sourcing strategies, supplier improvements, and cost-saving initiatives. Working closely with senior leaders and operational teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring the business has the suppliers, services, and commercial agreements needed to support continued growth and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead sourcing activities across a range of indirect spend categories. Manage RFQ, RFP and tender processes from initiation through to contract award. Evaluate supplier proposals and deliver robust commercial recommendations. Negotiate pricing, terms, service levels and contractual agreements. Support the ongoing management of purchase orders and supplier commitments where required. Supplier Relationship Management Develop and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers. Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and service levels. Drive supplier improvement initiatives and resolve commercial issues effectively. Identify opportunities to reduce risk and improve supplier value. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, HR, IT, Finance and Facilities. Ensure procurement involvement at the earliest stages of projects and business initiatives. Provide commercial guidance and market insight to internal customers. Challenge requirements where appropriate to optimise cost and value. Cost & Value Delivery Identify and deliver cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities. Support budgeting, benchmarking and should-cost analysis activities. Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and supplier management. Governance & Compliance Ensure procurement activities are conducted in line with company policies and procedures. Support contract management and supplier governance activities. Maintain accurate procurement records, reporting and sourcing documentation. About You We're looking for a procurement professional who can quickly establish credibility, influence stakeholders and deliver results in a demanding environment. You'll bring: Proven indirect procurement experience within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment. Strong sourcing, tendering and supplier negotiation expertise. Excellent commercial awareness and analytical capability. Experience managing multiple stakeholders across a complex organisation. A good understanding of contracts, commercial risk and supplier management. The ability to work independently and hit the ground running in an interim capacity. Desirable Experience Automotive, advanced manufacturing or industrial sector experience. CIPS qualification is desirable Experience using ERP systems such as NAV. Contract Details Oxfordshire Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week onsite Initial 6-month contract Outside IR35 Immediate start available This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at the forefront of engineering innovation and play a key role in delivering procurement excellence across a diverse and challenging indirect spend portfolio. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Role Purpose: To be responsible for delivery of strategic procurement projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the right quality, and that there is proper compliance with Procurement Standing Orders and with relevant regulation and legislation. This will include leading a range of procurement projects to put in place contracts which may cover more than one partner authority, and working as part of a team to deliver the most complex projects. To ensure that project delivery and benefits realisation is properly monitored and recorded. To support development of the strategic procurement plans in one of our major spend areas (see context). These are developed across the Orbis partnership in a collaborative way, and the role holder will be expected to contribute operational knowledge, experience and lessons learned from previous projects. To collaborate in matrix teams with colleagues in the Category and Commercial and Contract and Supply teams to deliver an end-to-end Procurement service for our stakeholders. To be responsible for driving greater value for money from more effective and innovative procurement, advising stakeholders on the most appropriate route to market to deliver a visible impact on service design and strong commercial outcomes. To be responsible for delivery of social value from procurement projects, in line with agreed policy. Work Context: his role works in the Procurement Service within Orbis, whose partner councils spend a total of 1.3bn a year on goods, works and services. The department provides high quality professional procurement, commercial, contracting and purchasing services to colleagues and customers both within, and beyond, the partner authorities. The strategic procurement plans are developed for three major spend areas (or categories) - Health and Social Care, Assets and Infrastructure and Corporate and Business - and each covers approximately one third of the above external spend across the partnership. Post holders will therefore need to bring expertise and innovation to their role, and will work on regional or local collaborative projects, often as part of cross functional teams. The Procurement Service has offices in the main locations of our partner authorities, and some flexibility and travel will be expected. Staff will be supported to operate in a flexible way to meet the needs of customers and work demands. Line management responsibility: Leading small project teams. Budget responsibility: This role has indirect responsibility for external spend related to projects across the partnership (see context), influencing stakeholders to deliver high quality services at a lower cost. Personal Characteristics: Professional qualification, or able to evidence knowledge and understanding of appropriate business disciplines such as HR, finance, law, marketing, communications. Comprehensive knowledge of computerised business systems in terms of functionality and capability (some roles). Knowledge of principles, practices, policies and procedures relating to business planning and financial and organisational management. Proven written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with good negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners/professionals. Ability to understand, meet and exceed customer expectations. Proven problem solving skills, and the ability to exercise high levels of initiative to devise and implement workable solutions. Proven ability to manage a range of projects through to completion. Significant practical or professional experience and understanding of business, supporting service teams and/or providing support to the public. Previous management experience including staff supervision, development and organisational skills Level 4 CIPS qualification or equivalent experience required Good knowledge of procurement principles Good experience of implementing innovative strategies and achieving value for money through effective procurement Experience of leading multiple tendering exercises and writing and advising on procurement policy and procedure, compiling tender documentation and plan Experience of statistical and spend analysis Understanding of the political context in which the service operates. Role Summary: Roles at this level lead and manage the work of larger teams, or a grouping of two or more teams with a common theme. Alternatively they may be professional roles undertaking research and providing complex advice and/or managing specialist projects. They will plan and ensure progress within established procedures and policy, and respond effectively to changing priorities and different situations. They will work closely with customers, staff, partners, third parties, agencies and/or contractors and have a primary role ensuring their services achieve the agreed service standards in a cost effective way and improving quality standards. Forward planning could be for months ahead and the role will contribute to longer-term development. Work requires the consideration of future implications beyond the immediate problems and may involve the creation of new approaches and procedures to solve the problem. Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Technical Buyer Competitive + benefits including bonus Welwyn / Hatfield Days Only (Mon-Fri) gap technical are proud to be representing this manufacturing business in their search for a Technical Buyer (Aerospace) to work at their facility based near Welwyn Garden City Performance Objectives Source and procure aerospace approved materials, precision components, machined parts, composites and specialist services. Manage RFQs and competitive tendering to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets, covering both existing demand and to support customer bid work Negotiate long term agreements with strategic aerospace suppliers, including tier 1 and tier 2 manufacturers. Ensure full compliance with AS9100 procurement controls and customer specific requirements Manage supplier relationships with a focus on traceability, material certification, and conformity. Work with quality teams to ensure supplier adherence to aerospace standards Monitor supplier performance using metrics such as OTIF, concession rates, and audit outcomes. Support supplier audits and source inspections, including corrective and preventive action (CAPA) management. Read and interpret aerospace technical drawings, engineering specifications, and BOMs. Collaborate with design engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams during NPI and prototype development. Provide manufacturability and sourcing input during design reviews. Support engineering change control (ECN/ECO) and ensure procurement actions align with airworthiness requirements. Ensure that indirect goods and services are procured at best value to support site operations Identify opportunities to introduce new suppliers where appropriate Identify ways to streamline the transactional elements related to the procurement of indirect goods and services Ensure that robust contracts are in place to ensure that suppliers are accountable for their performance. Supplier performance improvement (OTIF, quality PPM, audit scores). Cost savings and value engineering contributions. Compliance metrics - reduction of non-conformances, improved traceability. On time procurement support for aerospace programs and NPIs. Lead time reduction and improved supply chain resilience. Person Specification Proven procurement experience within the aerospace sector or other highly regulated industries -essential Strong understanding of aerospace materials (aluminium, titanium, composites), precision machining, electronics, surface treatments, and NADCAP controlled processes. Familiarity with regulatory and certification requirements (AS9100, EASA/FAA, DFARS/ITAR advantageous). Experience working with aerospace tiered supply chains and specialist subcontractors. Good understanding of commercial contract law and the ability to incorporate within supplier agreements. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing process documentation. Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Aerospace, Supply Chain, or related discipline (preferred). CIPS qualification or progression towards CIPS (beneficial). Knowledge of AS9100 or other aerospace quality standards (advantageous). Apply Please send your CV via the Apply now option on the website If you have any questions or are interested in any other opportunities we may have, please do not hesitate to get in touch This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of gap technical who are operating as an employment agency. gap technical are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Closing Date: 12/04/2026 "By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy."

Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Regional Delivery Buyer to join their team, Inside IR35 in the Production Procurement, Propulsion Systems department. This is a maternity cover contract position with a proposed end date of 28th February 2027 where candidates can be considered on both a full time and part time basis. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.56 per hour. The Opportunity: Reporting to the Regional Procurement Manager this role will see you have responsibility for managing the external supply chain from the company s suppliers. You will support the Global Commodity Leaders and Global Strategic Buyers in the development and execution of commodity strategies and the Global sourcing activity through the Global Sourcing Process (GSP). Responsible for all post sourcing and contract management activities for designated commodities and suppliers within your region. You will develop and execute key performance indicators across the designated regional suppliers, engaging with stakeholders and specialists within the Procurement Function as required, ensuring supplier performance to meet the company QCDIS requirements. This role is also a pivotal role for interface with other key functions within the company and acts as a core conduit for true cross functional working across Production Procurement, MP&L, STA, Product Engineering, Cost Engineering and Manufacturing. Key Performance Indicators: Supplier performance management. Capacity management. New Model Programme Cost Achievement (Post SCPA). Net Cost Reporting targets and strategic should-cost Gap Closure Plan targets (Post SCPA). Drive efficiency improvement within supply base. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Strategy & Sourcing: Responsible for the execution of commodity and supplier strategy, and the effective operational relationships with each of designated suppliers in region, ensuring that they adopt and follow the commodity strategy that delivers improved purchase operational performance. Conduct supplier negotiations in region post SCPA. Cost Management: Manage all new Model Programme introduction of designated commodity/system, including contracted supplier obligations, production readiness and resolution of any commercial and/or programme issues/risks, being responsible for robust delivery to target cost. Ensuring effective cost management of designated commodities and supplier post SCPA which will involve launching commodities on new products at their target cost as well as achieving year on year cost reduction on current spend to deliver NCR to target Investigate and ensure resolution of in-contract commercial issues including unverified invoices relating to price queries, annual cost reduction, tooling costs, design changes and all liability claims, to minimise the costs to the company Lead timely and accurate completion of Procurement deliverables in line with PCDS process timings for designated commodity/system e.g. order placement and APQP deliverables. Supplier Relationship Management: Participate in Supplier Business Reviews with your suppliers to develop supplier relationships in accordance with the supplier segmentation model Support Regional stakeholder engagement and internal relationship management, and act as the primary interface with Product Engineering Module Leaders / Senior Managers for designated commodities/systems, to ensure cross-functional alignment on quality, cost, delivery and time requirements post SCPA Support the Global Commodity Leaders, to develop the supplier relationships globally for your designated commodities Work with the Capacity Planning Team (CPT) to manage strategic capacity changes and constraints (Post SCPA) Monitor external supply chain performance and communicate to the relevant stakeholders as appropriate CCDS : Responsible for the execution of all CCDS associated activities and tasks as per process gateway deliverables, this will form the basis of the commercial contract validation activities on behalf of the company which includes but is not limited to: Validation activities of core commercial/contractual elements and costs for example. Labour (direct and indirect)/Manning (direct/indirect and overall supplier programme resources). Process time for manufacturing process, key material flows and information flows. How parts are manufactured bill of design and bill of process (method of manufacture/key materials/location(s) of manufacture/BOF content and understanding of key BOF cost elements and drivers). Tooling and location of manufacture. OEE / Shift Patterns / JPH achievement and capacity flexibility, breakpoints and sensitivity analysis around volumes. Value Stream Maps all key material and information flows mapped and understood at production system, supply chain, sub tier and sub tier supply chain variables. BOF Parts and Supply Chain maps. Tariffs duties and incentives around total value stream and any contingency and business continuity considerations which need to be incorporated into contractual or commercial framework moving forward. Other: Contribute where appropriate to process improvement and ensuring the adoption and sharing of best practice in Regional Procurement Teams e.g. leading programmes of cost reduction. Manage Supplier, and Supply Chain Risk, management for assigned commodities post SCPA, ensuring the supply chain operates in accordance with the company (or equivalent), customer and governmental regulations. Ensure compliance to the company s Way and KWS processes. Driving system compliance throughout the supply chain, by maintaining the procurement systems to ensure data integrity and therefore system performance. Undertake any other work as directed by your line manager in connection with your job as may be requested. Key Interactions: Global Procurement Finance. Programme Teams. STA. Cost Engineering. Product Engineering. Supplier Base. Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required: Degree qualified or equivalent experience. Delivering complex supply chain solutions in a fast paced, high pressured manufacturing environment. Ability to work independently, results driven, demonstrating tenacity, drive and perseverance with the ability to deliver operational plans in a complex, highly demanding environment. Implementing and delivering procurement strategies with the focus on total value chain delivery. Identify opportunities for creating value in a commodity or commodities. A resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs. A strong communicator with the ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders to influence cross-functional engagement. A effective team player, actively develops and supports team members. Maintaining compliance with standard policies and procedures. Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Requested: An individual with a proven track record in delivering results in both favourable and unfavourable conditions. The ability to challenge in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style. Experience of working in a global, multi-cultural environment. Essential Personal Profile: An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium term planning. A resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs and able to deliver results under pressure. A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas and who keeps others informed on the key issues that affect them/programme delivery. An individual with the ability to prioritise their workload. An effective team player who supports team members. Relationship management skills. Desirable Personal Profile: An individual with the ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility and trust through experience and personal style.

Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to lead strategic sourcing activity across complex, high-value categories? Do you thrive in environments where you can influence stakeholders, drive value, and shape commercial strategies? If so, this could be your next move. We're looking for a Senior Procurement Officer to take ownership of key indirect spend areas and deliver impactful procurement solutions across a diverse stakeholder landscape. About the Role This is a strategic and hands-on procurement position where you'll lead end-to-end tendering activity and develop category strategies that deliver measurable value. You'll work across a broad portfolio of indirect spend, with a focus on: Estates & Facilities Digital / Technology Workforce You'll manage procurement projects from initial scoping through to contract award, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023 . Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver end-to-end procurement exercises using e-tendering systems Develop and implement category strategies aligned to organisational objectives Provide expert advice on procurement routes, contract structures, and compliance Manage supplier relationships and contract performance to drive continuous improvement Analyse spend and market data to identify savings and value opportunities Engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders Line manage 1-2 team members, supporting their development and performance Ensure all procurement activity is compliant, transparent, and delivers best value About You You'll be a commercially minded procurement professional with the confidence to operate independently and influence at all levels. We're particularly interested in candidates who bring: Strong experience in public sector procurement Up-to-date knowledge of procurement legislation (including the Procurement Act 2023) Proven experience delivering tenders independently via e-procurement systems Experience in one or more of the following categories: Estates & Facilities, Digital, or Workforce Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills Experience managing or mentoring staff A CIPS qualification (or working towards Chartered status) is highly desirable. What's on offer A high-impact role with exposure to complex, high-value procurement projects Hybrid working with a central London office location near Tower Bridge Opportunity to shape category strategies and influence senior stakeholders A collaborative and forward-thinking working environment Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression Location: London (near Tower Bridge) - hybrid working (1 day per week in office) Salary: 58-63,000 per annum If you're ready to take the lead on strategic procurement initiatives and make a tangible difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Term: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Runcorn Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday Description of the Role We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager or a senior procurement specialist who is looking to step up into a management position to join our team. This is a key role responsible for managing and optimising direct and indirect spend across the business, ensuring value for money, strong supplier performance, and effective risk management. You will lead sourcing and category strategies, negotiate contracts, and build strong supplier relationships while supporting the wider business strategy through market insight, cost control, and compliance. This role ensures purchasing requirements are met efficiently, competitively, and in line with quality and regulatory standards. Responsibilities: Develop and deliver sourcing and category strategies. Lead end-to-end procurement activity, including tenders, negotiations, and contracts. Negotiate and implement supplier agreements, including KPIs and SLAs. Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities through analysis and benchmarking. Manage supplier risk, performance, and compliance. Work cross-functionally to balance cost, lead times, and operational risk. Support global projects with UK procurement expertise. Skills and Experience: 3 5 years procurement experience at a similar level, ideally in chemical or manufacturing environments preferred. Strong experience in indirect procurement, including site services, engineering, maintenance and CAPEX. Proven contract negotiation and supplier management capability. Commercially focused, with a track record of delivering savings and managing risk. Confident Stakeholder Manager, able to influence at all levels. Able to work independently, prioritise effectively, and deliver to deadlines. Strong systems capability, including Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, and MS Office. Willing to travel in the UK and occasionally Europe full UK driving licence is preferred. Qualifications: CIPS qualification or equivalent strategic procurement experience. Salary: £42,000 per annum Benefits: Generous company pension Minimum 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) Life insurance Enhanced maternity / paternity Free onsite parking Friendly place to work Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours and Living Wage Employer.