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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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
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+
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
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+
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+
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+
Recruitment South East provide honest and quality staffing solutions for all positions within the Purchasing industry and deliver a comprehensive candidate screening process that guarantees we look beyond their CV. Including Expediting, Procurement and Inventory Control, we deliver all categories of Purchasing personnel for perm, temp, and contract roles within London and the South East.
Covers: South East | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £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+
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
Working across all sectors, to provide a personalised “in house” recruitment service, we are led by our clients needs. We want to understand your business and culture and who your ideal candidate is. We offer competitive pricing/fixed fee recruitment, and a dedicated consultant. All advertising, sourcing and headhunting included. We also offer wellness and retention services to help you retain a happy workforce.
Covers: Uk Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Everpool Recruitment are experienced in recruiting top talent in the Purchasing sector. As a Nationwide recruiter we have worked closely with clients across the country, ensuring their recruitment process is as seamless as can be. Roles that we recruit for are buyers, buying assistants, purchasing coordinators, category lead, material planners, procurement managers, analysts, administrators, directors, as well as many more.
Covers: UK Wide | Part Time, Permanent | 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+
Industrial Temps have been leading the way in Industrial recruitment for over 30 years, offering the greatest number and variety of temporary and permanent jobs within the industrial sector. We are passionate about what we do and committed to finding the best people for hard to fill jobs and the best roles for talented individuals. Across our four branches we have a proud track record of building long term, successful business relationships.
Covers: Northern Ireland | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
Ashendon Recruitment - Empowering Careers and Strengthening Local Business as a local agency, we specialise in bridging the gap between clients seeking quality staff and candidates seeking rewarding careers across three clear sectors: Office and Professional, Logistics and Warehouse, and Sales and Marketing. We have been connecting exceptional talent with local businesses for 25 years
Covers: Home Counties | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £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+
We are one of Swindon’s premium recruitment agencies offering both temporary and permanent positions. Working with both individuals looking for that next career move and companies looking to increase staff numbers, you can be assured of a personal approach to match your exacting needs.
Covers: South West | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
JSM Specialist Services Ltd is an established agency within the recruitment sector specialising in construction (labours, multi traders, carpenters, etc) and engineering trades and labour (welders, pipefitters, mechanical fitters, riggers, etc) and site supervisory roles up to senior management positions. We feel our approach to these sectors define us from well established larger organisations who at times can forget individual needs.
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
Your specialist Purchasing recruitment partner for fast, efficient, and cost-effective permanent recruitment solutions. Our mission is to accelerate your success while saving you time and money. With our expertise in headhunting and recruitment, we are dedicated to finding top-quality staff who not only meet but exceed your business needs.
Covers: Covering the UK | Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k
We’re a South Yorkshire based recruitment business, who provide an all-encompassing solution to the Energy & Renewables, Mechanical & Electrical, Facilities Management, and Property & Environmental Sectors. We have a team of Recruiters who each specialise in working within a set area of the business, including Office Support, Blue Collar, White Collar and Leadership.
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k
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+
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+
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 | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | 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
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+
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+
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+
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+
Edbury Daley
Ontrak Recruitment
The Hub Retail Recruitment
Chiltern Park Recruitment Ltd
Elite Search Solutions
ProSearch Recruitment Solutions
Redwood Search
HPRtalent
Procurement People
Heyland Recruitment
Trusted Circle
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
People Dynamix
Questech Recruitment
Proco Group
AM2PM Recruitment
Bramwith Consulting
mpeople Recruitment
AMF Recruitment Ltd
Momentum Recruitment
Jenrick Group Engineering
1st Executive Search & Selection
Calculus Recruitment
McCarthy Adams Recruitment
Tri-talent Resourcing
Seekers Search Ltd
Futura Recruitment
MIT Recruitment
Karter Thomas
Robertson Bell
Parmar Staffing
Ambitions Personnel
Ethos Resourcing Solutions
Silver Stone Search & Selection
Detail2Recruitment
First Base
Pinnacle Recruitment and Selection
S4 Personnel
Hewett Recruitment
Boston Hale
Petrie Recruitment
Merje Recruitment
Allen Lane
Connecting Experts
Stuart-Harris Recruitment Consultancy
Vantage Recruitment
ion-tec Limited
Investigo
Platinum Personnel
McCarthy Recruitment
Paul Mitchell Associates
Harcourt Matthews Ltd
The Dove Partnership
Trio
Advancing People
Anthony Gregg Partnership
Inclusive Consulting
Ready 2 Recruit
Emmerson-Ross Recruitment
ProftechTalent
Danielle Ward Recruitment
Melbreck Technical Recruitment
Red Door Recruitment
Select Appointments
Six Degrees Recruitment
Star Fusion
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