Purchasing recruitment agencies will develop relationships with a number of employers that are looking to recruit procurement management staff for their permanent or contract vacancies. Purchasing managers can work in industries ranging from manufacturing to retail and are commonly referred to as buyers due to the nature of the position.
Purchasing manager jobs typically involve buying the right product or service for a business and acquiring them at the best possible price. Goods can include raw materials, stationery, retail stock etc. This job encompasses a number of day to day duties and candidates can expect to conduct tasks such as product research, monitoring trends, negotiating with suppliers, managing payments and overseeing a team of other buyers. The position is predominantly office based, with minimal evening and weekend work expected.
In an entry level or junior role, candidates will commonly receive a starting salary of around £18K, however swift progression into a procurement / purchasing manager position can see earnings rise to £30,000 - £40,000. Senior personnel within large, typically London situated companies, will often earn the highest salaries of anywhere between £60,000 - £100,000. Senior staff may work under the title of purchasing director.
Although there is no well established route into a purchasing manager job, employers will usually favour applicants with a business related degree. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) provides relevant courses and purchasing managers will be expected to work towards this status. Depending on the specific industry, a candidate will also require a knowledge of that field, be it engineering, manufacturing or fashion. Candidates can work their way up to a management position from a junior or assistant role, however they will still be expected to gain a CIPS qualification.
Are you looking to recruit buying staff or hoping to find a job in procurement management? Then use our list of purchasing manager recruitment agencies to get started.
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.
Mana House, 20 Harborough Road, Kingsthorpe, Northants, NN2 7AZ
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.
The Studio, The Johns Cross Roundabout, Battle Road, Robertsbridge, Near Hastings, East Sussex, TN32 5JH
With new challenges presented by major economic change, there is an even greater need to optimise your purchasing strategy. With Reed's extensive network and reach within the sector, we have access to a broad range of purchasing specialists, including buyers, senior buyers, assistant buyers, purchasing assistants, as well as many other purchasing roles you're looking to fill.
499 Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB11 6DB
Elite Employee is an 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?
Bank House, Odiham, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1LF
Complete Talent Services (CTS) are a leading recruitment consultancy offering Senior Appointment, White Collar and Blue Collar services to engineering, manufacturing and technical recruitment . With over 60 years combined experience, we offer truly technically focused solutions. We offer a full turnkey solution to suit your needs covering Permanent, Temporary or Fixed Term Placements.
Unit 7, Mercury Quays, Ashley Lane, Shipley, BD17 7DB, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 7DB
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.
198 Bath Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 4HG
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.
5 South Charlotte Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH2 4AN
HPRtalent assigns job seekers to various interim, permanent, and temporary positions. The niche agency has national coverage and caters to an array of sectors. These include Accountancy & Finance, Automotive, Banking, Catering & Hospitality, Environmental, IT, Legal, Merchandising, Project Management, Supply Chain, Telecommunications, and Warehousing & Distribution. From its Nottingham office, they typically work with blue-chip organisations.
6th Floor City Gate East, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5FS
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
Portfolio Procurement is a niche Procurement recruitment firm delivering services remotely. With sites in Manchester, Dublin and London, they cater to permanent, interim and fixed-term assignments from Buyers to Executives. They are members of the REC and appeared in The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For and Fast Track 100 lists.
The Peninsula, Victoria Place, Manchester, Lancashire, M4 4FB
Recruitrite Ltd is a recruitment business in the North East that provides staffing solutions to several sectors including Manufacturing, Sales & Business Development, Logistics & Supply Chain, Contact Centres, Health & Care, and Engineering. They offer contract, interim, temporary & permanent recruitment, plus executive search services. Some roles they fill include Warehouse Operative, High-Pressure Water Jetter, and Digital Marketing Executive.
Coniscliffe House Coniscliffe Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7EE
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
Technical Features Ltd, based in Leighton Buzzard, exclusively deals with permanent Electronics and Engineering recruitment nationwide. They cater to applicants coming from all experience levels. They cover multiple fields, such as Software & IT, Hardware & Electronics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing and Management. They opened their doors in 2002 and utilise their team's combined experience of over 30 years.
3 West Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1DA
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
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
Founded in 2007, mpeople Recruitment is focused on multiple areas including Accounting & Finance, Animal Health & Nutrition, Key Accounts, Office Services, Purchasing & Supply, and Sales & Marketing. They cover roles from apprenticeship to C-suite level, working with clients both locally and internationally. They have several offices across the UK. They are also members of the REC and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Unit 2 Madison Court Quayside Business Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1DX
AMF Recruitment Ltd focuses on recruiting for Manufacturing industries including, but not limited to, Food & FMCG, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Print & Packaging and Oil & Gas. Located in Cleckheaton, they aid in filling assignments from skilled work up to leadership levels like Service Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Shift Leader, Maintenance Supervisor, and Production Manager. They opened their doors in 2016.
Office 19, Acorn Business Centre, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, BD19 4EZ
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
Tri-Talent Resourcing covers Financial, Supply Chain, and Procurement recruitment. They have more than two decades of experience and have worked with clients and candidates globally. Their clients range from SMEs to FTSE 250 companies. Some of the job vacancies that have appeared on their site include Finance Director, Group Accountant, Supply Chain Project Manager, Global Head of Procurement, and Head of Indirects.
Building B, Arena Business Centre, Riverside Way, Watchmoor Park, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3YL
Parmar Staffing is an agency that offers Executive, Professional, and Technical & IT recruitment solutions across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Kent, and London. The agency is an REC member and they cover permanent and contract roles. They offer a referral scheme for both their clients and candidates, and examples of roles they recruit for include Sales Executive, IT Support Technician, Directors, Senior Manager, and 2nd Line Helpdesk.
36a Goring Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4AD
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
Karter Thomas is a recruitment agency that focuses on supplying permanent and temporary candidates to a range of sectors, such as Social Housing, Accountancy & Finance, Procurement, Public Sector, HR and Executive. They have over 25 years of experience and recruit across the UK from their offices in Leicester.
Provincial House, 37 New Walk, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6TU
Pinnacle Recruitment and Selection supplies professional, managerial, engineering / technical, and senior administrative placements in sectors like Accountancy, Engineering, IT, HR, Sales & Marketing, and Administration. The agency covers East Anglia, the Home Counties, London and the rest of the UK. They also offer psychometric testing.
2nd Floor, 16a Bank Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1UG
Investigo is an established recruitment solutions provider that hires staff to fill permanent, contract, and interim vacancies across the UK and USA. Founded in 2003, they cover various sectors, including Actuarial, Business Change, ERP, Manufacturing, Procurement, Tax, and Technology. With a network of teams based in London, Guildford, Midlands, Milton Keynes, New York, Philadelphia, and St Albans, they won Recruiter Agency of the Year in 2020.
5-7 London Road, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1LA
The Dove Partnership delivers personnel to the Accounts, Property, HR, IT, Logistics, and Marketing Industries. The company is based in Hertfordshire, was established in 2003, and has also been recruiting candidates for the Commercial and Industrial sectors. Some roles they recruit for include Facilities Support Operative, Junior Construction Admin, and Accounts Admin Assistant.
Millars Three, Southmill Road, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 3DH
Emmerson-Ross Recruitment is a staffing firm that offers solutions to a wide range of sectors including Accounting & Finance, Administration, Call Centre, Engineering, and IT. They provide services nationally, but they focus primarily in Devon. The firm is independently owned and covers part-time and full-time vacancies for roles such as Training Operations Coordinator, Plumbing Engineer, Sales Order Processor, and Insurance Advisor.
The White House Broomhill Way, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7QL
Anthony Gregg Partnership is an Executive Search firm that is located in London. They cover the Retail, Luxury, Travel, Hospitality, and Leisure sectors. Aside from Executive recruitment, they also offer a variety of coaching services, executive outplacement services & support, talent mapping, assessment services, and more solutions.
2 Allen Street, Kensington, London, W8 6BH
Star Fusion is an expert in Manufacturing and Engineering recruitment, particularly specialising in technical and hard-to-fill jobs. They cover roles at all levels and functions including Technical Production, Engineers, Managers, Supervisors, Research & Development, Quality, Design, Warehouse, Finance, Purchasing, Logistics, Sales & Marketing, HR, and Administration. Star Fusion is based in Wales.
Tredomen Business & Technology Centre, Tredomen Park, Hengoed, Mid Glamorgan, CF82 7FN
Step 2 Recruitment matches the right professional with roles within the Fashion, Retail Operations, Merchandising Leisure, Design & Production, Digital Sales & Marketing, Office Support, and Hospitality markets. They work with businesses of all sizes, from SMEs through to large blue chip organisations. They are based in London, but caters throughout UK and the Middle East.
20-22 Wenlock Road, Islington, London, N1 7GU
Cherry Professional supplies staff for permanent and temporary vacancies in Finance and Office sectors across the East Midlands. They currently have three offices located in Derby, Nottingham and Leicester. They have worked with big brands all over the UK, such as Vision Express, Nikon and Experian.
Vernon House, Vernon Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 1FR
Pure Resourcing Solutions is a talent outsourcing specialist in the Accountancy, HR, Technology, Marketing & Digital, and Professional Office space. They operate from their four offices located across the Eastern region and were awarded IIP Gold. The agency makes permanent, temporary, and contract placements for roles such as IT Support, Finance Director, Estimator, Information Governance Lead, and Travel Administrator.
The Workspace Pioneer Court, Vision Park Histon, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9PT
V Selective Group is focused on providing permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment services across the Technical, Training, and Commercial industries. They cover a vast range of areas such as Mechanical Engineering, Web Development, Business Analysis, Administration, Credit Control, Customer Service, Data & Compliance, and Skills Coaching. They were founded in 2005 and have offices in Derby and Doncaster.
The College Business Centre Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WZ
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
Centre People Appointments is a specialist provider of full-time, part-time, temporary and contract staffing solutions to Japanese companies and international businesses in the UK and Europe. The agency started in 1986 and is based in London. Some of their offerings include Sales Support, Logistics Assistant, QA Tester and Marketing Manager.
80 Cheapside, City of London, London, EC2V 6EE
Copperfield Recruitment fills vacancies within a broad range of sectors including Accounts and Finance, Sales and Marketing, HR, IT, Office Management, Engineering, Property Management and Logistics. Based in Chertsey, Surrey, they have been in business since 1987. Copperfield offers permanent, contract, interim and temporary roles at all levels up to C-Suite.
3000 Hillswood Drive Hillswood Business Park, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 0RS
Cartisian Technical Recruitment makes related appointments for industries such as Automotive, Robotics, Engineering, Aerospace, FMCG, IT, Logistics, Finance, Sales and Marketing. From their offices in Solihull, UK (HQ) and Prague, Czech Republic, they serve clients and candidates all over the UK and overseas. Cartisian offers permanent, contract and interim recruitment, executive search and psychometric testing services.
Unit 5, Bayton Road Industrial Estate, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 9EP
AllStaff Recruitment is an independent agency that provides services to the Commercial/Office, Finance, Technical, and Engineering sectors. They also recruit staff for the Health & Safety, Legal, Manufacturing & Production, Marketing, and Sales industries. Some roles they fill include HR Admin, Manufacturing Team Leader, Customer Service Coordinator, and Design Engineer. The agency was established in 2006 and is based in Bedford
Wolseley Parc, Wolseley Road, Woburn Road Industrial Estate, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EF
Hamlin Knight recruits for Commercial, Engineering, Finance, and FMCG opportunities nationwide. With teams based in Coventry, Sheffield, and Uxbridge, they find staff on a permanent, interim, and contract basis. They also cater to the Accounting & Finance, Administration, and Purchasing disciplines. Established in 1999, the firm typically hires for roles, including Logistics Clerk, Management Accountant, and Support Engineer.
Friars House, Manor House Drive, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2TE
Frankly Recruitment is a Commercial specialist recruitment company that provides contract, temporary, and permanent staffing solutions to many companies throughout the UK. Customer Service Advisor, Team Admin, Production Manager, Picker Packer, Warehouse Sorter, Finance Controller, Accountant, and Data Entry Administrator are some of the roles they recruit for. The company is based in Swindon, Wiltshire and was built in 2009.
Longworth Dr, Swindon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2BQ
Insight Select, founded in 2020, is a local talent acquisition entity that assigns candidates to a diverse range of industries. These include Construction, Education, Energy, Financial Services, Logistics, Manufacturing, Media, and Technology. Serving employers across London and the South East region, they have been hiring on a permanent, temporary, and contract basis. They are members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
Maidstone House, King Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6JQ
Jonathan Lee Recruitment sources prospective employees in Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing for domestic and global permanent, contract, interim and executive appointments. Utilising their experience since 1978, they have served brands like Land Rover Discovery, Toyota Manufacturing UK and Tata Motors, with whom they have a long-term partnership. They have teams in Stourbridge, Warwick and Essex. They also have an ISO 9001 accreditation.
The Maltings Mount Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1HZ
Headway Recruitment offers staffing solutions to a diverse range of sectors like Accounting & Finance, Sales & Customer Service, Human Resources, and Technical & Engineering. Having 40 years of experience, Headway Recruitment recruits across the UK focusing on regions near their 2 branches which are located in Leeds and Bradford. They are also REC and Disability Confident accredited.
FOUNTAIN HOUSE 4 SOUTH PARADE, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5QX
Glue Resourcing are experts in placing candidates in the UK Construction, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Office Support, Sales & Marketing, and Supply Chain Logistics markets. With a team based in Northampton, they work with a wide range of clients from SMEs and Corporations. Glue Resourcing delivers staff to fill temporary, contract, and permanent roles.
400 Pavilion Drive Victory House, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 7PA
Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent firm that specialises in placing temporary and permanent staff in office-based roles. The agency is an expert on recruiting for Human Resources, Customer Service and Call Centre, PA and Secretarial, Marketing, Administration and Reception, IT Support, and Accountancy and Finance. The agency was founded in 2011 and is based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.
Office 1, Kylna Business Centre, Wood Lane End, Maylands Industrial Estate, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4BF
BriHel: With 30 years of expertise in renewable energy search and recruitment, we specialize in connecting top-tier talent with transformative opportunities. From Project Managers to Finance Directors, C-suite leaders, and management, we deliver unparalleled recruitment solutions to drive innovation and success in the renewable energy sector
Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 2NQ
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.
Clayhill Farm Marden Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2LP
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.
Stirling House, Business Centre, Denny End Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9AB