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.
About The Advocate Group
Delivering transparency, accountability and quality, The Advocate Group work within a diverse range of sectors to place Commercial, Inventory and Buying personnel into global roles. Our international reputation has afforded us access to an exclusive talent pool of strong candidates who are experienced at managing supply chain functions for SMEs and worldwide organisations. We are specialists at providing solutions to support business growth.
Purchasing
Covers: National, International and Global Service | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
About Innova Search - Manufacturing Division
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.
Purchasing
Covers: Nationwide Manufacturing Recruitment Specialists | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
About Sellick Partnership
Sellick Partnership provide professional financial and legal recruitment services across a network of seven offices nationwide. We pride ourselves on our integrity, and offer an unrivalled quality of service to our candidates, having built lasting relationships with clients who return to us time and time again.
Purchasing
Covers: All of the UK | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About The Advocate Group - Supply Chain & Operations Specialists
The Advocate Group is a recruitment consultancy that utilises Search and Selection techniques across all levels to partner leading industry names with exceptional talent across specialist, middle & senior roles both nationally and internationally.
Purchasing
Covers: National, International and Global Service | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
About Duval Associates
Category? Purchasing? SKUs Procurement - You know the difference and so do we ... so let us get cracking and you will not be disappointed! If we can do it, you can buy it! Until then, it is free.....
Purchasing
Covers: UK Wide | Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Catfoss Engineering Recruitment Ltd
Specialist Recruitment Agency with over 30 years experience supplying to the Engineering Sector. Engineering: Maintenance, Projects, Management, Design, Service Professionals Etc
Purchasing
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
About Manufacturing Recruitment Ltd
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.
Purchasing
Covers: UK Wide & Globally. | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About The Advocate Group - FMCG Specialists
Do you want to work with a recruitment consultancy that understands the complexities and nature of the FMCG sector? At The Advocate Group, we excel at providing value add recruitment services to our clients across the FMCG landscape. Client partners include Princes Food Group, Monster Energy, Campari, McCain…To name a few, as well as a number of high growth SMEs & challenger brands! Mid, Senior, Specialist single appointments, or volume projects.
Purchasing
Covers: National, International and Global Service | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
About Electus Recruitment Solutions
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.
Purchasing
Covers: UK Wide, Europe, Australia, Canada | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
About The Resolute Group
We support White collar professionals across Sub contractors, Main Contractors, Clients and Consultancies on both a permanent and freelance basis across the UK. Working in:- General Engineering, Rail Engineering, Rail Infrastructure, Civil Engineering and Construction.
Purchasing
Covers: England & Wales | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
About LinkPoint Resources Limited
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.
Purchasing
Covers: UK Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Pimento Connection
Our reputation as a leading provider of top quality people is second to none. We are a multisector executive placement agency with a strong network, able to support your business as it grows. Of course we don’t JUST have Veterans in mind….the success of Pimento Connection comes from the quality of our candidates, who may (or may not) be from the Armed Forces. We have placed many candidates who do not have a military background.
Purchasing
Covers: Global | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
About Premier Technical Recruitment
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 20 years experience in delivering the highest levels of service.
Purchasing
Covers: UK wide | Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About HRSS Recruitment Specialists - Permanent Recruitment
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.
Purchasing
Covers: England | Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Ivy Resource Group - Construction Recruitment
Ivy Resource Group is an established recruitment consultancy agency with years of experience in supplying skilled, unskilled and professional personnel for temporary and permanent roles in the construction industry. How can we add value to your business? Competitive rates - Talented and reliable candidates - 24/7 support - Sector specific & experienced Consultants & Managers.
Purchasing
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Innova Search - Engineering Division
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.
Purchasing
Covers: Nationwide Engineering Recruitment Specialists | Contract, Permanent | Salaries from £35k - £100k+
About Badger Associates Ltd
Purchasing has long been a area of expertise for Badger Associates and we have placed many of the region's finest purchasing and Supply chain people in place.
Purchasing
Covers: East Anglia, surrounding areas and London | Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Hughes Recruitment Solutions Ltd
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.
Purchasing
Covers: Throughout the Yorkshire and Humberside region | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £35k
About Career Juice
Want to work with a transparent recruiter that makes it clear what to expect from the start? At CareerJuice, we pride ourselves on delivering a Purchasing recruitment service you can trust, that's why we place simplicity, transparency and relationships at the centre of everything we do. Need someone in Contracts? Inventory? Merchandising? Then speak to one of our team today and let us find the perfect staff for you.
Purchasing
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Alma Personnel
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 then having thousands of CV's.
Purchasing
Covers: Birmingham and The Midlands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Recruitment South East Ltd
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.
Purchasing
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Proactive Personnel Ltd
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!
Purchasing
Covers: Midlands and the North West | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
About Elite Employee
COVID 19: We are OPEN FOR BUSINESS to supply staff to ALL SECTORS. TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT STAFF SUPPLIED. Elite Employee is a South East recruitment agency that can provide a full service to the Purchasing sector. We work alongside all levels of Purchasing personnel and have links with a number of reputable Purchasing employers. In need of a Junior Merchandiser or a Senior Buyer? We can supply all levels or Purchasing personnel and even offer a
Purchasing
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
About E3 Recruitment (UK) LLP
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.
Purchasing
Covers: Yorkshire & Humberside, Wales, Scotland, Midlands | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k+
About Affinity Search
Affinity Search is your local recruiter for positions such as Customer Service, Sales, Account Management, Supervisors, Managers, Production Operatives, Shop Floor staff, Marketing, Ecommerce, Administration, Reception, Finance, HR and Supply chain.
Purchasing
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £60k
About Mana Resourcing Ltd - Commercial Division
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.
Purchasing
Covers: Midlands, East Anglia, Home Counties, London | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
About Berry Recruitment - Office and Professional division
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.
Purchasing
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Staffstore UK Ltd
Staffstore UK is a market leader in the provision of permanent, contract and temporary staff across a multitude of sectors throughout the UK. Boasting specialist divisions in Engineering, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Finance and Construction. Staffstore UK is truly a one stop shop for all of your recruitment needs.
Purchasing
Covers: Midlands and North England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Flexible Solutionz Limited
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.
Purchasing
Covers: North West England | Part Time, Permanent | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About JSM Specialist Services Limited - Construction & Engineering Specialist
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.
Purchasing
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
About JT Recruit Ltd
JT Recruit is a well respected local agency and we have a great deal of experience in recruiting the right person for you or finding the right job for you. What makes us different from a lot of our competitors is that we care about you!
Purchasing
Covers: East Midlands, West Midlands, | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About GB Solutions Recruitment Agency
We are an independent recruitment agency based in Cheltenham. Our mission is to help employers achieve organisational success by recruiting talented people, and helping professionals take the next step in their career, or get onto the career ladder. We achieve this by delivering unrivaled, high-quality, cost-effective and tailored recruitment services through close long-term partnerships with our candidates and clients.
Purchasing
Covers: Gloucestershire and The South West | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k
About Nayr Recruitment & Training LTD
We recruit these type of roles in Construction , Engineering & technical sectors only.
Purchasing
Covers: United Kingdom & Ireland | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Rubicon People Partnership
At Rubicon, our recruitment approach is that of a consultancy rather than an agency, providing a full service to candidates and clients, placing permanent employees specialising within purchasing and buying. Our team are very mindful of confidentiality and you can be assured of our discretion during your time working with us, either as a candidate or a client.
Purchasing
Covers: Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Wiltshire, Hampshire, | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries from £17k - £100k
About Moon Recruitment
A few of the roles we will look for within this sector include Buyers (all levels), procurement, purchasing, estimators and planners. As we specialise in the construction and engineering sectors, this is a busy sector for us.
Purchasing
Covers: UK Wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About EcoTalent
EcoTalent are multi-disciplinary recruiters covering roles nationwide. We thrive on working with SMEs with whom we can partner and be their one stop shop for all their recruitment needs. We provide just one contact within the agency so our clients aren't bounced around different consultants depending on their speciality. With a background in HR, we understand what it's like on both sides of the fence!
Purchasing
Covers: Nationwide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Proactive Personnel Ltd
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!
Purchasing
Covers: East and West Midlands and the North West | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Connect Appointments
Are you looking for strong candidates within the field of Purchasing or Procurement? We can find them. With almost 40 years of experience, we've learned a thing or two about matching clients with candidates who will thrive in their business - so if you'd like to see the difference we could make, then give us a call. No appointment is too tricky for our expert and friendly team - and we'd love to hear from you. Offices in Glasgow and Livingston.
Purchasing
Covers: Scotland & North East England | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About AllNeeds Recruitment
As one of Scotland's more established recruitment companies, AllNeeds offer a quality professional service to all types of businesses. We deal with all aspects of both temporary and permanent recruitment for a wide variety of skill areas including
Purchasing
Covers: Uk wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+
About Peritus Plus Recruitment
Peritus Plus offers a boutique and holistic approach to recruitment across a range of sectors and we provide permanent & temporary recruitment solutions across the UK. We have in place a dedicated specialist team of consultants who have a clear understanding of their individual areas of expertise.
Purchasing
Covers: UK wide | Contract, Part Time, Permanent, Temporary | Salaries £15k - £100k+