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Head of Purchasing – Premium Hospitality Purchasing Business – Hybrid - £65-70K + Benefits My client... Head of Purchasing – Premium Hospitality Purchasing Business – Hybrid - £65-70K + Benefits My client is a growing purchasing business who specialise in procurement for premium hospitality clients.They are currently looking for a Head of Purchasing to join their team. The successful Head of Purchasing will be responsible for maintaining and nurturing relationships with existing suppliers while seeking opportunities with new suppliers to enhance the business position across all buying categories.This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Senior Buyer or Head of Purchasing to join a brilliant business who can offer an enjoyable working environment and genuine progression opportunities.Responsibilities include: Working with wider teams to support and provide procurement solutions as required.Sourcing, tendering, negotiating with suppliers as requested by the business.Use data and insights to deliver reports and analysis for key stakeholders.Presenting back solutions to internal customers and concluding contracts with suppliersDevelop and implement category strategies and establish strategic relationships with suppliers.Manage supplier relationships to ensure continuity of goods and services meet the quality, service, and price required.Work with the Procurement team to streamline and improve sourcing processes. The Ideal Head of Purchasing Candidate: Have previous buying experience, ideally covering multiple categories, within a premium hospitality business or purchasing organisation for premium hospitality clients.Experienced in fast paced procurement.CIPS qualified is desirable.Experienced in developing category strategy and strategic sourcing.Have a hands-on approach with strong negotiation, writing and admin skills.Good communication and organisation skills.Must be able to drive. If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com

Procurement Director – F&B Retail Business – Hybrid - £120K + Benefits My client is a leading F&... Procurement Director – F&B Retail Business – Hybrid - £120K + Benefits My client is a leading F&B Retail business with an excellent reputation and ambitious growth plans.They are currently looking for a Procurement Director to join their team. The successful Procurement Director will be responsible for leading procurement strategy across retail F&B categories, driving cost savings, enhancing supplier performance, and ensuring resilient supply chains.This is a senior leadership role requiring strong commercial acumen, supplier market expertise, and a proven ability to deliver cost savings while maintaining quality and service levels.This is the perfect opportunity for a high performing Procurement Director to join a leading business who can match their ambition and offer great exposure and genuine opportunities.Responsibilities include: Develop and implement a group-wide procurement strategy aligned with business growth objectives.Lead retail strategies across all food and beverage categories.Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or brand standards. Establish long-term strategic supplier partnerships and negotiate high-value contracts.Drive competitive tendering processes and ensure robust supplier performance management.Mitigate supply risks and ensure resilience across global and local supply markets. Oversee procurement planning, demand forecasting collaboration, and inventory optimisation.Implement best-in-class procurement systems, controls, and governance frameworks. The Ideal Procurement Director Candidate: Proven experience in senior procurement roles within a large corporate retail environment.Proven success negotiating with major FMCG brands and wholesale partnersExcellent understanding of pricing, promotions, range and retail execution.Exceptional knowledge across all food and beverage categories.Demonstrated leadership experience managing procurement category teamsCommercially driven with strong financial acumenStrong stakeholder management and client-facing experience If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com / mikey@corecruitment.com

Head of ProcurementHull - office basedSalary: £38,000 to £50,000 (depending on experience)Reporting... Head of ProcurementHull - office basedSalary: £38,000 to £50,000 (depending on experience)Reporting to: Board of DirectorsAbout the CompanyWe are a growing and well-established business specialising in fixings, fasteners, and ironmongery, supplying a broad customer base across multiple sectors. With a strong reputation for quality and service, we are now looking to strengthen our leadership team as we continue to expand.About the RoleThis is a key, hands-on leadership role overseeing all procurement activity, combining day-to-day buying with improvements in supplier management, stock control, and cost efficiency. You’ll work closely with the Board to protect margin, improve stock performance, and support growth.Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement & Buying Manage day-to-day purchasing across core product rangesMaintain stock levels to meet demand while minimising excessRaise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely deliveryMonitor market trends and material costs to inform buying decisions Supplier Management Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and overseas suppliersNegotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreementsSource and onboard new suppliers to improve cost and availabilityMonitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, reliability) Cost Control & Margin Improvement Drive cost-saving initiatives and improve gross marginBenchmark pricing and review market competitivenessWork with Sales to align pricing with current costsAssess UK vs import sourcing opportunities Stock & Inventory Own stock control strategy including min/max levels and forecastingReduce slow-moving and obsolete stockImprove stock accuracy and stock turn with the warehouse teamAnalyse demand trends and seasonality Import Sourcing Support development of direct import sourcing (Far East, India, Europe)Manage landed cost considerations (freight, duty, lead times)Assist with supplier onboarding, sampling, and quality control Systems & Reporting Use ERP systems to manage purchasing and reportingProduce reports on spend, stock, suppliers, and marginsIdentify and improve procurement processes Leadership & Collaboration Lead and develop a small procurement teamWork closely with Sales, Operations, and FinanceSupport product sourcing and technical queries About YouEssential Experience in procurement/buying (ideally within fixings, fasteners, ironmongery or similar)Strong negotiation and supplier management skillsCommercially aware with a focus on cost and marginExperience managing stock in a fast-paced environmentHands-on approach suited to an SMEExposure to importing goods Desirable Knowledge of the fixings/fastenings marketERP or stock system experiencePrevious team leadership experience Personal Attributes Commercially sharp and detail-focusedConfident, decisive, and proactiveStrong relationship builderComfortable working both strategically and operationallyAdaptable in a fast-paced environment Success Measures Improved gross margin and cost savingsIncreased stock turn and reduced excess stockStrong supplier performance and commercial termsHigh product availability and service levels Why Join Us? Key leadership role within a growing SMEReal opportunity to influence business performanceHands-on, commercially focused environmentOpportunity to shape and improve procurement processes Interested? Apply now with your updated CV.    INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

 Senior Buyer Staff Opportunities – Northwest & Southwest UK! Position: Senior Buyer (Permanent...  Senior Buyer Staff Opportunities – Northwest & Southwest UK! Position: Senior Buyer (Permanent Staff) Locations:  Northwest: Kendal (Cumbria), Preston (Lancashire)Southwest: Devonport (Devon), Exeter (Devon)  Work Schedule: 3–4 days on site/office, 1–2 days hybrid Salary & Benefits: Attractive salary plus car allowance About the Role We’re looking for procurement professionals with subcontract and materials buying experience to join as Senior Buyer staff. The client is open to Buyers looking to step up to a Senior Buyer role, or experienced Senior Buyers. You will lead procurement across high-profile projects, working closely with project teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to deliver value, efficiency, and compliance. This is a permanent staff role with flexible working and a competitive salary plus car allowance. Key Responsibilities  Develop bid lists, perform due diligence, and manage procurement strategiesCollate and review subcontract and material quotationsLead supplier/subcontractor negotiations and chair Pre-let MeetingsOnboard new suppliers and subcontractors, ensuring complianceMonitor supplier performance, conduct audits, and implement frameworksBuild strategic supplier relationships and gather market intelligenceSupport and mentor junior Buyers  Who We’re Looking For  Experienced in subcontract and materials buyingMinimum 3 years’ procurement experience in construction/civil engineeringCIPS qualified or working towards itStrong negotiation, commercial, and analytical skillsFlexible, adaptable, and confident working in office and site environments  Why Join Us?  Permanent Senior Buyer staff roleLead subcontract and materials procurement on high-value projectsWork across Northwest (Kendal, Preston) and Southwest (Devonport, Exeter)Flexible working: 3–4 days on site/office, 1–2 days hybridAttractive salary plus car allowance  Staff Benefits:  Private medical care / healthcare coveragePension schemeLife assurance / life insuranceAnnual leave plus extra days (e.g., birthday off)Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing supportTraining and development opportunitiesCycle to Work scheme, shopping and leisure discountsFamily-friendly policies and recognition culture  Ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Apply today to secure your Senior Buyer staff role and make an impact on exciting projects across the UK! Company informationAt First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Senior Buyer looking for new employment.As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.