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If you’ve built and strengthened supplier networks telecoms or technical manufacturing — and you prefer shaping strategy over simply raising POs — this could be a strong move. I’m partnering with a growing international business delivering projects globally. They’re looking for a Technical Procurement Manager to take ownership of supplier strategy, contract negotiation and supply chain governance. This role is about building a resilient, scalable and compliant global supply chain. You’ll lead tender processes, conduct supplier gap analysis, strengthen performance standards and ensure alignment with Modern Slavery legislation, ESG expectations and international trade requirements. You’ll work closely with engineering, logistics and senior leadership to ensure delivery remains efficient, cost-effective and future-proofed. They’re looking for someone with strong technical procurement or strategic sourcing experience within telecoms, infrastructure, engineering or manufacturing. International sourcing exposure, commercial negotiation capability and confidence operating across time zones will be important. It’s a high-visibility role within a growing business, offering genuine influence rather than transactional buying.

Job Title: Buyer\nLocation: North Bradford\nSalary: £34,000\n\nWe are seeking a commercially focused Buyer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in North Bradford. Operating within a technically complex, project-led environment, this role offers exposure to both strategic sourcing and day-to-day procurement activity across direct materials and specialist subcontract services.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a Buyer who enjoys ownership of a spend category and wants to develop supplier strategy, improve performance and deliver measurable cost savings within a structured Category Management framework.\n\nThe Role\n\nReporting to the Sourcing Manager, you will take responsibility for a defined category of direct materials and/or indirect subcontract services. The role combines strategic supplier development with tactical purchasing activities, offering broad exposure across engineering, projects and supply chain.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\n * \n\n Supplier sourcing and selection aligned to engineering and project requirements\n\n * \n\n Negotiation of pricing, lead times and commercial terms\n\n * \n\n Placement and management of purchase orders\n\n * \n\n Development and management of strategic supplier relationships\n\n * \n\n Hosting supplier review meetings and attending supplier visits\n\n * \n\n Driving cost reduction initiatives through negotiation and process improvements\n\n * \n\n Monitoring supplier performance against KPIs (Quality and On-Time Delivery)\n\n * \n\n Conducting risk analysis and implementing mitigation strategies\n\n * \n\n Resolving invoice queries and commercial discrepancies\n\n * \n\n Supporting Sales and Project teams during tender and enquiry phases\n\n * \n\n Managing and developing the Approved Supplier base\n\n * \n\n Ensuring supplier terms align with company contractual requirements\n\nYou will work closely with Engineering, Projects, Sales and Operations teams to ensure supply continuity, cost control and contractual compliance.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\n * \n\n Proven experience in a commercial engineering or manufacturing environment\n\n * \n\n Direct materials procurement experience\n\n * \n\n Experience sourcing technical components to engineering drawings\n\n * \n\n Exposure to international sourcing\n\n * \n\n Strong negotiation and supplier management capability\n\n * \n\n Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems\n\n * \n\n Structured understanding of procurement best practice\n\n * \n\n Ability to work autonomously and reprioritise workload effectively\n\n * \n\n CIPS Level 4 qualified or working towards (desirable)\n\n * \n\n Full driving licence with willingness to travel occasionally\n\nThe Individual\n\nYou will be methodical, organised and commercially astute, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and implement improvements. A results-driven and resilient approach is essential, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.\n\nThis role offers genuine responsibility within a structured procurement function, with the opportunity to influence supplier strategy, deliver cost savings and support complex engineering projects within a stable and established manufacturing environment

Import Air Freight Operator\nPermanent\nBradford\nCompetitive salary £28,000 - £33,000 dependent on experience + bonus & benefits\n\nA highly regarded, Bradford-based freight forwarding and logistics specialist is looking to recruit an Import Air Freight Operator to join its busy operations team. With a strong reputation across the logistics sector, this business offers a fast-paced, customer-focused environment where operational excellence is key to continued success.\n\nThis is a pivotal role within the air freight division, supporting the smooth and profitable movement of import shipments globally. You’ll play a key part in delivering outstanding service to clients while ensuring all shipments are managed efficiently, compliantly and in line with company standards.\n\nWorking closely with the Import Air Freight Manager and wider team, you’ll be responsible for managing shipments from quotation through to final delivery, maintaining strong relationships with customers, carriers and international partners.\n\nKey responsibilities will include:\n\n * Managing import air freight shipments from initial quotation through to completion\n\n * Responding to client and agent quotation requests, sourcing competitive rates and preparing accurate quotes\n\n * Liaising with global partners, airlines and suppliers to arrange shipments and secure the best service levels\n\n * Maintaining regular communication with customers, providing updates and ensuring expectations are met\n\n * Processing pre-alerts and entering shipment data into the transport management system\n\n * Preparing key documentation including arrival notices and invoices\n\n * Supporting customs clearance processes, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant\n\n * Coordinating cargo release, ensuring correct documentation and payment terms are met\n\n * Checking and approving supplier invoices in line with agreed rates\n\n * Investigating and resolving any operational or cost discrepancies, escalating where necessary\n\nAbout you:\n\nYou will have previous experience within air freight imports or a similar freight forwarding role, with a strong understanding of end-to-end shipment processes. You’ll be organised, proactive and confident managing multiple shipments in a fast-paced environment.\n\nStrong communication and negotiation skills are essential, along with the ability to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues. A high level of attention to detail and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service is key.\n\nYou’ll be a team player with a flexible approach, willing to support wider business operations when required and contribute to continuous improvement and business growth.\n\nWhat’s on offer:\n\n * Competitive salary with bonus potential\n\n * Monday to Friday working hours (09:00 – 17:30)\n\n * 25 days holiday + bank holidays + access to christmas rota\n\n * After 3 years service private health & death in service cover\n\n * After 3 years increased company pension contribution to 5%\n\n * Training and development within freight forwarding and systems\n\n * Supportive team environment within a well-established logistics business\n\n * Opportunities to broaden experience across departments\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a respected freight forwarding business in Bradford, offering a varied and hands-on operations role with real responsibility and the chance to build long-term career progression within the logistics sector.\n\nApply online or to find out more, get in touch with Michaela at Cubed Talent on (phone number removed)

Are you an ambitious, self-driven sales professional ready to take complete ownership of your success in the freight forwarding industry?\n \n A highly respected, profitable, and well-established independent freight forwarder is looking for a talented and autonomous Business Development Manager to join their thriving team.\n \n This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced sales hunter from any freight background—Air, Sea, or Road—who is eager to build a lasting portfolio and directly benefit from their hard work.\n \n What You'll Be Doing:\n \nAutonomy and Ownership: This role offers maximum freedom. You will be responsible for proactively identifying, sourcing, and generating your own leads across various industries. \nPipeline Management: Take full control of your sales cycle, from initial outreach and qualification through to closing new business deals. \nBuilding Lasting Relationships: Focus on securing profitable, long-term customer relationships. \nCollaboration: Work closely with a dedicated and high-performing Operations team who will provide full support to ensure seamless service delivery and high customer retention. What Makes This Opportunity Unique?\n \nLifetime Commission: Secure your financial future! You will earn commission on the customers you bring in for the entire duration they remain a client of the business. Your hard work pays dividends, year after year. \nFull Operational Support: We believe in empowering our sales team. Our exceptional Operations department is fully geared up to support, retain, and service your accounts, allowing you to focus entirely on winning new business. \nEstablished and Profitable: Join a company with a proven track record, financial stability, and a strong reputation in the market. \nMode Agnostic: Whether your background is in Air Freight, Ocean Freight, or Road Haulage, we want to hear from you. We value proven sales expertise and a robust network over a specific mode. We Are Looking For:\n \nProven success in a Business Development or Sales role within the freight forwarding or logistics industry. \nA true hunter mentality—someone who is proactive, resourceful, and thrives in an autonomous, target-driven environment. \nExcellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills. \nA strong existing network or a clear strategy for quickly generating new business. Ready to control your earning potential and build a legacy portfolio? Apply now

Talentmark are currently recruiting for a Strategic Sourcing Manager. A confidential, rapidly growing organisation within the clinical trials and life sciences sector is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead the development and execution of its global supplier network. This is a high-impact r

Sourcing Manager – Food Ingredients. The role will focus on sourcing ingredients for new product introduction, cost saving or re-sourcing projects. This role offers an opportunity to develop your sourcing skills in a large, sophisticated procurement team.

Curated Sourcing, Sips, and GLOAT. Events for Curated Sourcing focus heavily on. Trade Shows & Industry Events (Curated Sourcing).

Working with some big name brands they deliver logistically complex events for delegate numbers in the 1000's all over the world and are now seeking an experienced Venue Sourcing Consultant or Manager to join them!. The role will lead on sourcing unusual, large scale global venues across a range of

Technical Sourcing Program Manager page is loaded## Technical Sourcing Program Managerremote type: Flexible Work Arrangementlocations: London, London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R63429At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of explora

The Senior Sourcing Manager executes sourcing activities for DPS to provide excellent customer service, best value and compliance with DPS governance. The role works in accordance with direction from the Category Manager to ensure that sourcing is a value-adding activity through the development and

The Technical Sourcing Program Manager, Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Services, and Telecommunications will be responsible for the end‑to‑end sourcing strategy and supplier management for advanced technology categories that power Medtronic’s next‑generation products and infra

Legal & General is recruiting a Sourcing Manager to join their Technology team. This role involves managing various procurement engagements, leading sourcing activities, and collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive procurement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of t

Apparel - Sourcing Manager, Men's Woven Tops. This is a rare opportunity to own and build a sourcing operation in a high‑impact category. Material Sourcing: Resource in speed any materials that can effectively improve product cost, quality and speed as options for scaling order.

A leading bakery in Greater London is seeking a GAIL's Buying Manager to oversee procurement and supplier relations for their Pantry category.

Lead defined sections of the sourcing planning and forecasting by aligning category plans to support the Sourcing strategy. Act as a Sourcing Business Partner to the Product Card Benefits and Center of Excellence teams in the UK and Europe, ensuring end‑to‑end responsibilities for Sourcing activ

The Global Sourcing and Supplier Manager is responsible for enabling the Strategic Sourcing Team to achieve its objectives as detailed above. Global Sourcing and Supplier Manager. Global Sourcing and Supplier Manager.

Legal And General Group is seeking a Sourcing Manager to join their Technology team in the United Kingdom. This role involves leading and conducting sourcing negotiations, particularly for technology procurement.

A leading home construction company in the East Midlands is seeking a Supply Chain Manager responsible for conducting supply chain reviews, managing agreements, and developing supplier relationships. Responsibilities include supplier evaluation, monitoring performance, and developing sourcing strate

Social Mobility Sourcing Manager. The Social Mobility Recruitment Manager is responsible for driving social mobility recruitment and diverse sourcing channels, managing relationships with third‑party organizations. Proven track record of managing partnerships and delivering successful sourcing str

A leading entertainment company in Greater London is seeking a Manager of Partner Sourcing to oversee concierge services for studio clients and vendors.

Elix Sourcing Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Process Engineer in Blackburn.

A global payments technology leader is looking for an experienced professional to lead category sourcing for Card Embedded Benefits. Preferred candidates should have over 8 years of experience in sourcing and procurement, particularly in the financial services or technology sectors.

CFP Energy is seeking a commercially driven Sourcing Manager for their Voluntary Carbon team in London.

A recruitment firm is seeking a Category Manager to join a manufacturing organization in Brough, United Kingdom.

Interim Property Sourcing Manager – Lease Properties (Commercial & Business Use). Property Sourcing Manager to support our expanding business portfolio. You will play a key role in driving growth by sourcing high-potential locations aligned with our strategic objectives.

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, such as Studio Outsourcing Managers, InfoSec Analysts, Finance, and Legal, to ensure that Partner arrangements align with project requirements, budgets, and organisational policies. Manager, Partner Sourcing - 12 Month FTC Maternity Cover. PSG seeks a

As EMEA Account Sourcing Manager, you will lead strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across. Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and procurement activities across all Integrated Facilities Management service categories within the account. Develop and execute EMEA-wide and country-specific s

A leading venue discovery service in Greater London is seeking an Account Manager to support corporate clients in sourcing venues for various events.

You’ll display a blend of strategic sourcing expertise and technical understanding of Digital Solutions to manage dependencies between Strategic Sourcing and relevant stakeholders, ensuring effective supplier engagement and involvement of appropriate parties as part of project implementations. The

This position also aims to prepare the successful applicant to step into the Factory Manager role in the next year.

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you’ll be a key contributor to the delivery of Foodbuy’s strategic sourcing agenda. Our Strategic Sourcing function plays a critical role in ensuring we deliver the right products and services, at the right price, while supporting wider strategic priorities inclu

A leading API provider in travel seeks a Sourcing Manager to develop contract strategies and manage supplier relationships.

A leading venue booking platform in the Greater London area is looking for an experienced Account Manager. You will be responsible for managing corporate clients' event needs, from sourcing venues to providing additional supplier support.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Category Manager - Workforce Sourcing. You’ll be required to identify new outsourcing opportunities and assess their relevance and potential value to the organisation in conjunction with and under the guidance of

This is an opportunity to influence strategic sourcing and supplier decisions within a dynamic team. Millbank Holdings Ltd in Moore, England is seeking a Direct Category Manager to lead procurement of raw materials and packaging in a manufacturing environment.

A fast-growing FMCG company based in Central London is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee and optimise supply chain operations.

The Social Mobility Recruitment Manager is responsible for driving social mobility recruitment and diverse sourcing channels including managing relationships with third-party organizations. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the social mobility sourcing strategy, making data‑driven adjustments as

Places for People is seeking a Category Manager – IT in Cuerden Green, England.

We’re looking for a Retail and Food Sourcing Standards Manager to join our Commercial Operations team. You’ll define and embed sourcing and quality standards across our supply chains, working collaboratively with suppliers and internal teams to reduce environmental impact and continually improve

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you'll be a key contributor to the delivery of Foodbuy's strategic sourcing agenda. Support sustainable sourcing initiatives and contracting compliance. Our Strategic Sourcing function plays a critical role in ensuring we deliver the right products and services, at t

Elix Sourcing Solutions is looking for a Technical Sales Manager in Hampshire to manage a customer base and drive new business.

A well-known retail company based in the UK is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement within a retail or ecommerce environment and a proven track record in strategic sourcing and contract management.

Minimum 3 years working in a Procurement or Sourcing roles (eg: Buyer, Category Manager, Sourcing Specialist / Manager or similar). Senior Sourcing Manager Candidate Requirements. Senior Sourcing Manager Salary, Hours, and Benefits.

We are currently recruiting 4 Strategic Sourcing Manager positions for a major infrastructure client. These are exciting opportunities for strategic, commercially astute Sourcing Managers…. We are looking for commercially astute Strategic Sourcing Managers to shape and deliver high-value procureme

HSBC in Greater London is seeking a Category Manager for Workforce Sourcing to lead strategy and planning in consultancy. Candidates should have extensive experience in consultancy and resourcing Category Management as well as advanced skills in data analysis and the use of the Coupa procurement sys

This role is integral to the company's strategic decisions in sourcing and supplier networks. Millbank Holdings is seeking a Direct Category Manager in the United Kingdom to oversee raw materials and packaging procurement.