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Procurement & supply chain

Specialist procurement recruitment across the
Midlands & North

Specialist procurement recruitment

When looking to fill a gap in your procurement function, we take the time to thoroughly understand your hiring needs, including business objectives and workplace culture. Leveraging our extensive network, our specialised recruiters provide a carefully curated shortlist of candidates who meet both the technical and cultural requirements for your role.

We manage the entire recruitment process from start to finish, including initial briefings and market insights, through offer management and post-placement follow-ups. This approach saves time, reduces risks and ensures a smooth hiring experience.

Senior Buying and Category Management Leader
£ 0

Nottingham, Derby, Leicester

Temporary, Permanent, Contract

Represented by

Ben
Programme Director / Consultant
£ 0

Derby, UK

Contract, Temporary

Represented by

Ben
Procurement - Logistics
£ 0

Temporary, Permanent, Contract

Represented by

Ben
Head/ Director of Procurement and Supply Chain
£ 0

Birmingham, Lincoln, Nottingham, London, Derby, Sheffield, Leicester, Northampton, Peterborough

Temporary, Permanent, Contract

Represented by

Ben
Head of Planning and Inventory Transformation
£ 0

Peterborough, Northampton, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham

Permanent, Temporary

Represented by

Ben
Operations Director / Supply Chain Director
£ 0

Oxford, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Birmingham

Permanent

BA European Business / Business Management

Represented by

Ben

£45,000

per year

Buyer – Aftermarket

Buyer – Parts & Aftermarket Procurement Permanent £45K This opportunity sits within a forward-thinking engineering and manufacturing business investing heavily in aftermarket capability, supply chain resilience, and customer...

£55,000

per year

Senior Software Buyer

IT Category Manager Distinct Recruitment Nottingham, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) SaveApply IT Category Manager – SaaS & Software Procurement Nottingham – Hybrid Working (1 Day Per Week in...

£70,000

per year

Buying Manager

Buying Manager – Wholesale Distribution Midlands | £70,000 Package Looking for a step up into a role where you’re not just buying but leading, shaping strategy, and driving...

£55,000

per year

Bid Manager

Bid Manager Bid Manager – Nottingham £45,000 – £55,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits Looking for a Bid Manager role where you can genuinely shape how bids...

£28,000

per year

Product Life Cycle Controller

Wakefield £28,000 | 9-Month Temp 3 month rolling | Hybrid (3 Days Office) We are recruiting a Supply Chain Controller to join a large, fast-paced supply chain operation...

£66,000

per year

Purchasing Manager – Indirect / Services

Category Manager – Indirect Procurement (Agency Labour) Northampton (3 days on-site) £40,000 – £60,000 + £6,000 car allowance + benefits The opportunity This is a standout step-up role...

Find your perfect role in procurement

Whether you’re actively looking or quietly exploring your next move, we’re here to simplify your procurement job search. Our approach is consultative, focused on helping you make the right long-term decision, not rushing you into an offer.

We take the time to understand your priorities, including career progression, sector exposure, salary expectations and cultural fit. You’ll receive honest market insight, interview preparation and clear communication throughout the process, ensuring a confident and informed career move.

Permanent and contract roles

From appointing a strategic Head of Procurement to hiring a commercially minded Buyer, we support both permanent and contract recruitment across procurement and supply chain functions.

Our specialist team recruits roles including (but not limited to):

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With established regional expertise and continued investment, we’re well placed to connect talented procurement professionals with leading employers across the Midlands and The North – from SMEs to large, complex organisations.

FAQs

We specialise in procurement recruitment across the Midlands and the North. For senior or niche roles, our established network allows us to conduct wider searches where required.

We partner with a broad mix of organisations, from growing SMEs to established blue-chip employers, across sectors including FMCG, manufacturing, engineering, retail and professional services.

Our approach includes:

  • A detailed briefing to understand role requirements, culture, and objectives

  • Market insight to shape a competitive and realistic job specification

  • Targeted advertising and proactive search across multiple channels

  • Thorough candidate assessment to ensure technical and cultural fit

  • Full management of interviews, feedback and offers

  • Post-placement follow-up to ensure long-term success.

We support experienced direct and indirect procurement professionals, including CIPS and MCIPS-qualified candidates, typically in the £35k–£80k salary range, from Manager through to C-suite level.

Yes – many roles offer hybrid working, particularly within FMCG and retail. Manufacturing and engineering environments tend to require more on-site presence and we’ll always be clear about expectations upfront.

We start by understanding what matters most to you – whether that’s progression, flexibility, remuneration or sector exposure. Beyond live vacancies, we proactively introduce candidates to suitable businesses and provide interview coaching, offer management and honest guidance throughout.

You’ll never be pressured into accepting an offer – the decision is always yours.

Your specialist recruiter

19 years experience

Ben Radford

Divisional Director
Procurement & supply chain
Specialises in procurement & supply chain (temp, contract and perm)

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