Procurement specialists are the purchasing and supply chain experts in any given retail company. The organisation relies on them to find the best goods for the best price available. They do this through a variety of methods, including networking, sourcing, contract negotiating, tendering bids and similar.
Most employers and recruitment agencies will expect candidates to have a degree, preferably business related. They also prefer workers to have had previous employment in procurement; the specified amount may vary across employers, but the expectation is that this experience must have been at a very senior level in order for the candidate to be considered to be a specialist.
Computer skills especially using MS Office and procurement applications will also be essential, as will good communication skills, the ability to negotiate, and very strong attention spent on detail. It will help if the candidate has a strong personality as these tend to do better in jobs that require negotiation.
Salaries in the UK range from £19,500 to £52,000 p.a. depending on the seniority of the role and there are often healthy bonuses associated with these types of job. The core hours will usually be 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, but there are times when pressure will mean that hours outside of normal work time may increase for staff.
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.
Bull Ring, Birmingham, West Midlands, B5 4BU
At Try Temps Ltd, we support businesses across purchasing, procurement, and supply chain supplying experienced professionals who deliver quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement at every stage. Established in 1993.
3 Steyning Road, South Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 1HH
Talent that sticks. Recruitment that works. “Fast hires. Right hires. Recruitment that’s human, strategic, and built around you.” In a crowded market filled with agencies promising speed, savings, and endless CVs, we stand apart by focusing on what truly matters: quality, consistency, and a partnership that feels refreshingly human. We believe recruitment isn’t just about filling vacancies — it’s about strengthening your organisation with people
Thistle House, 21 - 23 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH2 1DF
ALF Recruit – specialists in finance and business support recruitment. At ALF Recruit, we work with employers and candidates across Finance, Accountancy, Business Support and Financial Services. Our clients range from growing SMEs and Private Equity-backed firms to established FTSE-listed businesses. We take the time to understand each brief and provide a tailored, hands-on recruitment service that delivers lasting results.
Fire Up, Old Fire Station, Maclure Road, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL11 1DN
Elite Search Solutions provides Procurement, Supply Chain, and Sustainability recruitment solutions to various industries including Manufacturing, FMCG, Technology, Public Sector, Pharmaceuticals, Energy, Construction, and more. They work with small local businesses and high-growth start-ups through to well-known global brands in fulfilling interim, contract, and permanent recruitment needs.
124 City Road, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
Edbury Daley sources professionals for the Digital Procurement and Supply Chain industries. Covering executive procurement, procurement consulting, procurement technology and business intelligence & analytics, they perform executive, contingency and interim recruitment for full time and part time jobs. They opened their doors in 2005 and their office is based in Sale. They are also members of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies.
Station House, Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1EP
Breathe Consulting is a recruitment agency that provides interim and permanent staffing solutions to the sectors of Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain throughout the UK and internationally. Marketing, HR, HSE, Hygiene, Innovation/R&D/NPD, Logistics, Op-Ex, CI, Engineering, Procurement, Production, QA, Sales, Supply Chain, and Technical are some of the functions that the company covers.
Pickwick Park, Park Lane, Aylesford, Kent, SN13 0HN
Founded in 2012, The Hub Retail Recruitment is a Retail recruitment company that fills Buying, Merchandising, Digital, and Senior Executive positions. They recruit entry-level to senior-level candidates.
Cobham House, 9 Warwick Court, Gray's Inn, Holborn, London, WC1R 5DJ
Procurement People is an ENG partner that utilises a talent insights platform called 3D Framework to deliver permanent and interim recruitment solutions. The agency has a database of over 80,000 candidates and their areas of expertise include Logistics & Transport, Retail, Manufacturing, and Energy. They also offer services such as executive search, retained advertising, and psychometric profiling.
Network House, 119 Hagley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 8LB
People Dynamix provides recruitment and supply chain workforce management services. Their team has a combined experience of recruiting of over 30 years. They offer contingent temporary staffing and have worked with the likes of AO, Downton, and B&M.
100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 9QJ
The Recruitment Expert sources professionals across Sales, Legal, HR and Procurement & Supply Chain. Serving markets that include Technology, Telecommunications and Media & Publishing, their process starts from project discussion, where they determine their talent acquisition strategy, up to the implementation of the onboarding program. Based in Birmingham, their reach spans the UK and Europe, utilising their team's experience of over 15 years.
20 Colmore Circus, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6AT
Bramwith Consulting is a specialist recruitment agency with a focus on the Procurement, Operations and Supply Chain industries. The company was established in 2006 and has teams based in the UK, the US and Netherlands.
22 Tudor Street, City of London, London, EC4Y 0AY
Jenrick Group Engineering is the dedicated division of the Jenrick Group for Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment in local, national and international firms. They cover permanent, temporary and contract vacancies as Maintenance Engineer, Field Service Engineer, and Mechanical Engineer.
Badger Farm, Willow Pit Lane, Hilton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5FN
Pretemps Network Group has been connecting candidates with the right employers since 1961. With over 250 branches worldwide, they support permanent, temporary, and contract staffing requirements for both the public and private sectors globally. Their client database includes the NHS, British Transport Police, DHL, Deloitte, Ministry of Defence, The Scottish Government, and the University of Glasgow.
Meriden Hall, Main Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7PT
Mission 4 Recruitment is an independent Hertford-based specialist agency that supplies personnel to a broad range of sectors across London and the Home Counties, including Accountancy, HR, Management, Sales, Administration, Secretarial, Purchasing, Marketing, and Supply Chain. They were established in 2003 and typically recruit candidates on a fixed-term contract, full-time, part-time, permanent, and temporary basis.
First Floor, 95 Fore Street, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1AS
Robertson Bell is a specialist recruitment agency that places talent in various settings across the UK, including Charity, Social Housing, Central Government, NHS, Education, and Local Government. Operating across the Public, Not for Profit, Finance, and Procurement sectors, they can assign professionals for permanent and contract roles. Robertson Bell was established in 2007 and works with clients and candidates from their London office.
167-169 great Portland Street, Marylebone, London, W1W 5PF
Trio Recruitment is an independent recruitment firm that has experience dating back to 1984. Dealing with Office and Commercial roles in Administration, Industrial and more. Working from High Wycombe, they assist companies from start-ups to large corporations. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
2 White Hart Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2HL
Proftech Talent is a search & selection company that focuses on industries such as Automotive, the Built Environment, Rail, Energy, FMCG, and Defence. Based in the Midlands, they have served over 500 clients and were winners of the 2019 Small Business of the Year award by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. Examples of candidates they place include Project Engineers, HR Managers, Crane Engineers, Maintenance Technicians, and Talent Managers.
Central Boulevard, Blythe Valley Business Park, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 8AG
Melbreck Technical Recruitment is a specialist Technical manpower provider that operates in Lancaster and Basingstoke. Incorporated in 2012, the company is independently-owned and has previously recruited for roles such as Controls & Software Engineer, Materials Controller, and Engineering Graduates. They have an above 75% client retention rate.
Devonshire House, Aviary Court, Wade Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG24 8PE
Aim Search focuses on recruiting for the Print and Marketing Communications industries. Utilising their team's collective experience of over 35 years, they have been handling assignments across disciplines such as Client Services, Design, IT & Technical, New Item, Operations, Production, Promotions, Purchasing, Sales and Telecommunications since 2008. They also connect with job seekers in Management. Their main office is located in Chelmsford.
Saxon House 27 Duke Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1HT
Hartley Resourcing provides recruitment solutions to industries including Administration, Design, Customer Service, Education, and HR in the South Coast area. The agency has a combined 60 years of recruiting experience and was voted as the Best Independent Recruitment Agency in Hampshire.
Bowden House, Long Lane, Bursledon, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 8DA
Connect With Ltd are market experts that attract personnel for a wide range of contract, temporary, and permanent assignments. Headquartered in London, they primarily provide staffing solutions to the following industries across the UK: Building Services, Commercial & Office Support, Facilities Management, and Logistics. They also cover an array of departments, including Electrical, Health & Safety, HR, Procurement, and Warehouse Management.
Kemp House, Finsbury, London, EC1V 2NX
WP Recruitment is a staffing business that provides contract, temporary, and permanent staff to multiple industry sectors in the UK. The agency recruits for a variety of roles like Office Supervisor, Kitchen Production Assistant, Electrician, Supply Chain Coordinator, Marine Engineer, Works Planners, and more. They are members of the REC and the Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce. The agency was founded in 1989.
Corner House, 68-70 Lugley Street, Newport, Isle Of Wight, PO30 5ET
Industrial Personnel has primarily focused on recruitment in Rotherham, Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster, and the surrounding regions for over 25 years. They hire professionals for permanent, temporary, and contract positions within the local sectors. Based in South Yorkshire, they aid clients by filling roles in the Industrial, Commercial, Executive, Logistics, Technical, and Healthcare sectors.
8-12 Doncaster Gate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1DJ