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
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
An international supplier of employment opportunities, ProSearch Recruitment Solutions hires on a permanent and interim basis for various assignments at all levels. With teams in the Midlands and Oxfordshire, the agency works with the Procurement & Supply Chain and Transformation & Change markets. They also offer executive search services to a broad range of clients, and often source Heads of Purchasing, Material Controllers, and Project Managers.
1 Des Roches Square, City of London, Oxfordshire, OX28 4BE
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
Sierra 57 Consult, founded in 2019, recruits Engineering and Commercial professionals for enterprises in the Plastics, Polymers, Packaging and Precision Engineering verticals. Based in Malvern, they utilise their global applicant database in completing mandates in Automation, Chemical, Procurement, Recycling, Tool Making and more. They are members of the British Plastics Federation and were finalists during the 2018 Plastics Industry Awards.
Enigma Park, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1GP
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
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
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
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
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.
5TH Floor, 167-169 great Portland Street, London, Marylebone, London, W1W 5PF
Ethos Resourcing Solutions specialises in Construction and Property Sales recruitment, covering Southern, Central and Eastern England through their site in West Malling. Besides catering to permanent and temporary appointments of all levels, they also do retained search which involves headhunting and tailored campaigns. They were incorporated in 2012 and take pride in having 70% of applicants come from recommendations of previous candidates.
Suite 31 80 Churchill Square Business Centre, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4YU
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
MIT Recruitment has a breadth of experience in placing professionals at all levels in a diverse range of industries nationwide. Founded in 1997, the agency sources talent for permanent jobs. They work in various sectors, including Accountancy & Banking, Commercial, Construction, Energy, Engineering, IT, Legal, Pharmaceutical, and Sales. MIT Recruitment is part of a group with MIT Health & Safety.
Birch House, Business Centre, Hen Lon Parcwr, Ruthin, Flintshire, LL15 1NA
Allen Lane, with offices in London and Manchester, focuses on recruitment for Public and Not-for-Profit organisations. They have been handling permanent and temporary appointments in Finance, IT, Procurement, Project Management and Executive Leadership since 2004. Besides being members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, they were also included in the Sunday Times Fast-track 100 List and have won two Recruitment International awards.
33 King Street, St. James, The Strand, London, SW1Y 6RJ
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
As an established recruitment specialist, we're the chosen recruitment partner for many of the UK's leading retail, hospitality, contract catering and facilities management companies. Detail2Recruitment can help you make the right choice when it comes to furthering your career. We are passionate about delivering fantastic service, giving quality job advice and support. We are committed to matching the right candidates with the right vacancies..
Charter House, 5th Floor, Woodlands Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1HF
Paul Mitchell Associates is based in Leicester. They provide support to various sectors such as Accountancy & Finance, Office, HR & Legal, Marketing & Sales, and Tech. Established in 1989, they are a member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and were one of the first to receive the ‘REC audited’ accreditation in East Midlands.
57 Regent Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6YF
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
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
Harcourt Matthews Ltd has a breadth of experience in offering specialised staffing solutions to an extensive client portfolio nationwide and overseas. Since its foundation in 1998, they have been delivering permanent candidates to various appointments at all levels. The sectors they provide service for include Accounting & Finance, Commercial Management, Human Resources, IT & Systems, Marketing, Procurement, and Purchasing & Supply Chain.
29 the Green, Winchmore Hill, London, N21 1HS
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
Based in Peterborough, Ready2Recruit is a boutique agency. They offer flexible staffing solutions and provide job opportunities in several sectors like Accountancy & Finance, Commercial, Legal, Medical, Engineering, IT, Sales & Marketing, HR, and more. Some roles they fill include Account Manager, Seamstress Finisher, and Inbound Sales.
Brightfield Business Hub, Bakewell Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 6XU
Portfolio Recruitment is a privately-owned firm that find workers for clients belonging to the Office, Technical and Engineering, Sales, Warehouse, and Customer Service sectors. Portfolio is an REC member and CIPD qualified. They conduct DBS checks, typing tests, and interview assistance to candidates. They place permanent, temporary, and contract staff for roles like Sales Administrator, Creative Designer, and Business Analyst.
Lord Rodney House, 1 Normandy Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1DD
McCarthy Recruitment is a search consultancy and talent supplier to clients within the Marketing, HR, Finance, Sales, and Retail/Hospitality sectors. They have placed over 6,000 candidates and worked with more than 700 clients. They have a 94% client retention rate, at the time of writing, and they commonly source and place roles in E-Commerce, Logistics, Customer service, Area/Regional operations, Health and Safety, Profit Protection, and more.
12a Olympic Way, Olympic Park, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 0YL
Corus Consultancy covers numerous sectors including Industrial and Warehousing; Driving and Logistics; Health and Social Care; and Education. With more than 15 years of joint experience, the agency can fill Industrial or Commercial vacancies across the UK. They work with employers and job seekers from their London and Birmingham branches.
Unit 1 Meridian Trading Estate 20 Bugsby's Way, Charlton, London, SE7 7SF
Red Door Recruitment is based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, and specialises in permanent, temporary, and contract recruitment. The company recruits within the sectors of Administration, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, and IT, among others. The company has been in the business for 15 years.
16 Chequer Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3YD
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
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
Absolute Personnel provide staffing solutions for a range of industries including Industrial, Commercial, Construction, Skills & Technical, Transport, and Catering, whether for a public or private organisation. The Shrewsbury-based agency was founded in 2010 and delivers staff for permanent and temporary requirements all over the UK. Absolute Personnel are licensed by the GLAA and are members of the REC.
Ashwood House, The Professional Quarter, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6LG
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
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
Balfour Wilson Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency that accommodates temporary and permanent placements nationwide. They have assisted over 2000 candidates and employers in various sectors including Accounting & Finance, Administration, Hospitality, Pharmaceutical, HR, IT, Customer Service, Construction, Retail, Sales, and Engineering.
Unit 10a, Forest Mill, Station Road, Selkirk, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, TD7 5DJ
Skillframe is an independent recruitment consultancy that provides services across many public and private organisations, within the UK and globally, on a permanent, temporary, or contract basis. They are based in Hampstead and formed in 1999. Some of the wide range of roles they will recruit for are Sales Advisor, Horticultural Service Technician, Nursery Manager, IT Support Engineer, Helpdesk Assistant, and Warehouse Supervisor.
138 Walton Road, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 0HP
Elizabeth Michael is a specialist firm that supplies staffing solutions for multiple markets - ranging from Accounting to FMCG. The firm offers both permanent and temporary placements for roles such as Senior HR Advisor, Junior Merchandiser, Business Generation Associate, and Sales Administrator.
Unit 8Chase Park, Daleside Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4GT
Cameo Consultancy specialises in providing staff for a multitude of sectors including Business Office Support, HR, Sales, Marketing, Finance and Accountancy, and Operations and Technical. Based in Banbury, Oxfordshire and Warwick, the agency caters to clients and candidates across the UK. They also offer training and coaching services.
Sugarswell Business Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 6HW
Carlton Recruitment is a multi-sector specialist supplier of permanent, temporary and contract staff covering PA/Secretarial, Sales and Marketing, HR, Admin, Accounts and Finance, IT, Purchasing and Supply Chain, Customer Services, Production and Warehouse. Conceived in 1999, they deal with clients and candidates throughout London, Surrey and Kent from their offices in Wimbledon, Epsom and Sittingbourne.
Global House 1 Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 5AD
Established in 2012, Zachary Daniels is a multi-sector recruitment agency with offices in Cheshire, London, Northern Ireland and Scotland. They specialise in the staffing of Merchandisers to Managers across the UK, and work with serval large companies including Boots, River Island, Farmfood and Topshop. They operate in the Retail Operations, Hospitality & Leisure, Retail, Senior Appointments, HR, Finance and Marketing industries placing international candidates.
Forsyth House Cromac Street, Belfast, County Antrim, BT2 8LA
Rise Technical is a specialist in engineering, construction, energy and technology sectors. Our mission statement is to positively change lives through unrivalled organisation of highly motivated resources. We aim to add value to your organisation by providing a brilliant service and positively changing the lives of the candidates and clients we represent.
33 Colston, Bristol, Avon, BS1 4UA
Catalyst Recruitment covers IT, Sales, Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Accounts, Finance, Legal, Marketing, Quality, R&D, Design, Customer Service, Procurement, HR and Administration. They offer roles from entry level to executive level on a permanent, temporary, contract or interim basis throughout the North East of England and the UK. The agency is based in Newcastle upon Tyne.
176 Portland Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, NE2 1DJ
Tudor Employment Agency was founded in 1989 and provides permanent and temporary staff for the Commercial, Industrial and Technical sectors. Assisting both clients and candidates, they focus on placements in Black Country, Staffordshire and Shropshire and offer 24/7 service availability.
Suite 12, Telford Space Centre, Halesfield 8, Halesfield Business Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 4QN
A senior buyer will generally hold responsibility within a firm's buying or purchasing department. In some roles, this responsibility may be for the decisions made by the whole department, and others may involve managing a specific facet of the company's buying activities - such as a certain commodity or material. Given that this is a broad area with many potential areas of specialisation, many employers use recruitment agencies in order to find the ideal candidate for a given vacancy.
The average salary for a senior buyer in the UK is around £34,000 - 36,000 - although as with most job roles, this varies depending on a number of factors, including location, experience, and the particular employer concerned. As ever, the highest salaries tend to be found in London and the South East, with other major population centres such as Manchester and the West Midlands/Birmingham also offering good opportunities.
Senior buyers will generally start out as assistant or junior buyers before progressing through to buyer and then management level. Because of the varied range of roles available, there are a plethora of different things that a buyer might specialise in, but it is generally beneficial to have a knowledge or passion for the product or service you will be procuring - which is never more true than in ultra-competitive industries such as fashion.
Given that senior buyers will generally have worked their way up the ladder from more junior roles, experience tends to be more important than formal education. Degrees in subjects such as Marketing and Business are generally seen as an advantage in order to begin a career in the area however. Given that this job involves a good deal of negotiation with suppliers, excellent people skills are necessary - as well as the ability to analyse sales figures to extrapolate and spot trends in the market.
Whether you are looking for employment as a senior buyer, or you are an employer looking for the perfect candidate to fill this job role within your organisation, Agency Central has listings of recruitment agencies who will be able to help. This page is your portal to agencies offering this service.