Purchasing Recruitment Agencies Directory
Purchasing is an important industry for the UK's economy and job market, covering a range of areas including inventory, procurement and supply chain. Purchasing professionals are needed across most sectors such as construction and sales, and can involve public and private sector organisations. Popular positions include strategic buyer, commercial manager and production controller, all of which can be sourced by regional and national purchasing recruitment agencies.
Job opportunities and salaries
The average salary for qualified purchasing staff can vary due to the diversity of jobs within the sector. A typical procurement officer can expect a wage of between £25,000 - £30,000 whereas experienced senior buying managers can command salaries of up to £60,000. Other job roles in the industry include commercial director, demand planner, supply chain associate and graduate merchandiser. The average industry salary for the UK as a whole sits at £25,000 although professionals in London can expect higher financial rewards.
Qualifications and entry requirements
When sourcing candidates for clients, purchasing recruitment agencies will generally search for those with qualifications such as NVQs and degrees. Previous experience is also valued though and working your way through a company from an administration role can offer a realistic route into the industry. Entry-level applicants will benefit from qualifications in finance or economics whereas management and executive jobs will usually need a diploma in procurement and supply. An agency may carry out an executive search to find these high calibre professionals. Candidates who register their CVs for permanent, contract and temporary vacancies should note that financial awareness, an aptitude for market research and good organisation are skills looked for by employers wanting to recruit.
Innova Search delivers permanent recruitment solutions across mid-senior level Purchasing recruitment assignments to the Engineering and Manufacturing sectors. Our specialist knowledge and cutting edge technology helps us to provide high calibre candidates. Innova Search believes that building close and transparent partnerships ensures a successful relationship with our clients and candidates alike.
Covers: Nationwide Manufacturing Recruitment Specialists | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
Sellick Partnership is a market-leading professional services recruitment business with seven offices nationwide and more than 100 employees. We specialise in recruiting professionals into a variety of positions across the following specialisms: Legal, Finance & Accountancy, HR, Procurement, Change & Transformation, ICT & Digital Technology, Actuarial, Wealth & Investment Management, Housing & Property Services and Senior & Executive.
Covers: All of the UK | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Purchasing Recruitment Specialists - Innova Search specialise in partnering with leading Engineering and Manufacturing companies across electronics, chemical, electrical & mechanical and advanced engineering sectors. We are experts in placing highly skilled sought after purchasing individuals. Contact us today to discuss your needs.
Covers: Nationwide Engineering Recruitment Specialists | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
Created to give businesses a fresh approach to recruitment. The priority for husband and wife duo Matthew Breakwell and Zoe Ellis was to offer a personalised approach, making time to get to know clients and candidates. Brellis Recruitment’s primary focus is supplying high calibre permanent and temporary candidates to the Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, West Midlands and surrounding areas.
Covers: Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, West Midlands. | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Focused on manufacturing, engineering, IT, technical and scientific, saving our clients time and cost by supplying the best candidates to their exact requirements. We build long term relationships due to our consistent quality of service. “Quality not quantity” is our philosophy. For over 18 years MRL has recruited as Master Vendor for £billion turnover multi-nationals and just as successfully for SME’s, start-ups and family run businesses.
Covers: UK Wide & Globally. | Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Electus is a leading recruitment specialist in the Engineering, Technology & Digital and Cyber & Security sectors. We work across the Defence, Aerospace, Energy, Infrastructure and Digital markets.
Covers: UK Wide, Europe, Australia, Canada | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Mana Resourcing have a Procurement specialist on board with many years experience. We are therefore expertly placed to provide you knowledge, and the capability to search for the right procurement, purchasing, buying staff for your business.
Covers: Midlands, East Anglia, Home Counties, London | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Premier Technical Recruitment are experts in the provision of permanent engineering and technical recruitment solutions across the UK. We offer highly competitive rates and more than 30 years experience in delivering the highest levels of service.
Covers: UK wide | Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
WOW Story! We have had a 99% success rate – this is unheard of in our industry!! Recruiters specialising in insurance, financial services, wealth management, and head office recruitment. We can offer to recruit new and existing roles, headhunting and new team/ office set ups. Our successful and friendly team pride themselves on getting it right first time.
Covers: North West | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Highly Competitive rates for new clients. HRSS is a trusted recruitment specialist with one simple aim: to find the right talent with the right skills, personality and ambition for our valued clients. We deliver competitive staffing solutions to UK businesses and cover multiple roles within the Purchasing and Procurement Sector.
Covers: England | Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
At Coburg Banks we specialise in the Sales, Social Care, IT and Engineering Markets, sourcing talent across a range of positions for some of the UK's top companies. You’ll find us based in Sutton Coldfield, but we recruit nationally across the UK. As a company, our vision is to become the recruitment company that's most admired for its people. How do we achieve that? By hiring outstanding individuals to work for our business.
Covers: All areas of the United Kingdom (UK). | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Specialist Recruitment Agency with over 30 years experience supplying to the Engineering Sector. Engineering: Maintenance, Projects, Management, Design, Service Professionals Etc
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
LinkPoint is a driven agency which builds long-term partnerships with clients and candidates. We are dedicated to finding the very best staff for the Purchasing Industry and have many years' experience in placing talented people in roles involving merchandising, inventory control and materials. Our strong relationships are integral to our Southeast network.
Covers: UK Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Hughes Recruitment Solutions is a family owned recruitment agency, specialising in supplying driving and industrial staff, on both a temporary or permanent basis. We have a very personal and 'can-do' approach to our work and with over 25 years combined logistics recruitment expertise between us, we know how to match the right people to the right job. From van drivers to LGV drivers, warehouse ops to management, we provide a quality service 24/7.
Covers: Throughout the Yorkshire and Humberside region | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £35k
JT Recruit is a well-respected local agency with a great deal of experience in recruiting the right person for employers or finding the right job for candidates. What makes us different from many of our competitors is that we care about you!
Covers: East Midlands, West Midlands, | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Rise Technical is a specialist in engineering, construction, energy and technology sectors. Our mission statement is to positively change lives through unrivalled organisation of highly motivated resources. We aim to add value to your organisation by providing a brilliant service and positively changing the lives of the candidates and clients we represent.
Covers: UK, Europe, America | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
Reliable, professional family run Recruitment business with over 35 years combined experience covering all sectors of industry across the Midlands. Quality, Confidential, Cost Effective. Having the right calibre of candidates is more important than having thousands of CV's.
Covers: Birmingham and The Midlands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
PP Associates is a well-established Recruitment agency who strives to provide exceptional talent to our ever-growing marketplace. Our team of consultants including collectively have a wealth of exposure to different industries and fulfilling vacancies within Finance & Accountancy, HR, Manufacturing, Health and Social Care, Call Centre, Marketing & Digital, Office Support, Project & Account Management, Procurement
Covers: UK | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Everpool Recruitment is a leading recruitment consultancy, operating across the UK with a vast amount of recruitment experience. Working within both the public and private sectors, our company provides bespoke recruitment solutions for permanent candidates.
Covers: UK Wide | Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k
Specialist recruiters in the Purchasing industry. Finding that all important person for your business isn't an easy job. There are plenty of candidates looking for work but how do you get to the right one who has the skills, experience & culture fit for your business? That's where we come in! In a candidate led market, a structured, proactive, efficient partner lead approach will ensure that you get the very best person to fill your need.
Covers: Yorkshire, Lincolnshire & Midlands & UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k
At Kairos RT our team is committed to ensuring that clients do not encounter a generic, out-of-the-box experience. Our staff are well informed and will offer genuine advice and solutions specific to YOUR needs. Our passionate recruitment team is dedicated to uniting our clients with suitably qualified candidates that add value.
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Having worked in the recruitment industry for some 28 years, Glue Resourcing launched in July 2015 supporting several clients across multiple sectors who trust us to understand their business, culture, behaviours, skills and experience in delivering exceptional talent for tomorrows world. For our candidates we listen, we learn and we get results delivering a professional personal service, enhancing careers & lifestyles.
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
From senior director level to more junior within finance, HR, marketing, sales, customer service and administration our Office and Contact Centre service is geared towards matching candidates with opportunities which precisely suit their capabilities. We have an established pedigree within the sector and our specialist teams are well qualified to advise and assist your career development.
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
The clue’s in the name – our dedicated team of recruitment experts are passionate about matching the right candidates to the right jobs. We specialise in Temporary and Permanent placements across a broad recruitment spectrum including; Office, Technical, Industrial, Transport and Managerial. Whether you’re seeking your next opportunity or expanding your team – it’s time to get Proactive!
Covers: Midlands and the North West | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Established in 2002, Flexible Solutionz are so confident we can deliver you the right candidate, we offer a 100% money back guarantee, protecting your investment from day one.
Covers: North West England | Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Our recruitment experts prioritise excellent partnerships and provide outstanding opportunities, ensuring the hiring process is stress-free. Our consultants do the groundwork to provide you with the perfect candidates for your vacancies. Our dedicated team collaborate and utilise their knowledge and skills to deliver great value with the highest quality talent.
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
E3 Recruitment is one of the UK’s leading blue collar and white collar engineering, manufacturing and technical recruitment specialists. Having been formed in joint partnership by a close team of recruitment professionals to create a true regional, national and international presence.
Covers: Yorkshire & Humberside, Wales, Scotland, Midlands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
We fill roles for Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager and similar. We service vacancies in Scotland and UK wide. Get in touch with us today for professional service and no upfront costs.
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
We are based in the heart of industrial Sheffield and specialise in recruiting skilled and semiskilled workers for the industrial sector. With over 18 years of experience in this sector we are knowledgeable and trusted by our customers. We support all types of manufacturing, warehousing and service industries at all organisational levels from unskilled workers to Director level across South Yorkshire.
Covers: Yorkshire | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
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