Procurement & purchasing occupations Work, Jobs in Didcot, Eng (with Salaries)

VodafoneThree - Procurement Lead
Vodafone —Newbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Contracts
- Employee discount
22h
Product Procurement Specialist (Launch specialism)
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- English
Commercial Administrator
Public Sector Resourcing —Didcot
- Full-time
- IT
- Communication skills
- Work from home
22h
Part Time Purchasing Coordinator (22.5 hours/week)
Novuna —Newbury
- Up to £27,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
8d
Project Procurement Manager
Astroscale —Didcot
- £45,000 - £95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Senior Buyer
Quantum Design Oxford —Abingdon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Negotiation
- Free parking
- Life insurance
Quick apply
12d
Procurement Officer
Swindon Borough Council —Swindon
- £36,363 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick apply
Sourcing Specialist
Dexory —Wallingford
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Buyer
Dexory —Wallingford
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
- Relocation assistance
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Procurement Specialist
Technogym —Bracknell
- English
- Master's degree
- Business
Purchasing Assistant
Lucy Electric —Thame
- Monday to Friday
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation skills
Order Fulfilment Executive
Softcat —Marlow
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- School
- Flexible schedule
18h
Senior Buyer - Mechanical Segment
Thales —Didcot
- Full-time
- English
- Travel
- Business
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Purchasing Manager
Levan Group Limited —Swindon
- £29,221.28 - £59,594.76 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick apply
Intercompany Supply Chain Buyer Planner
Bio-Techne —Abingdon
- £25,800 - £42,450 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Employee stock purchase plan
Senior Procurement Specialist
Swindon Borough Council —Swindon
- £50,269 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Contracts
Quick apply
Group Strategic Sourcing Category Manager - Direct Materials
Oxford Instruments plc —High Wycombe
Order Management Executive
Softcat —Marlow
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Organisational skills
- Flexible schedule
Group Buyer
Balfour Beatty —Basingstoke
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- SharePoint
- Annual leave
21h
Junior Buyer
Go Fix Mechanical & Drainage Services —Bracknell
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Quick apply

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VodafoneThree - Procurement Lead

Vodafone -
Newbury

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Job details

Full-time
22 hours ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount
Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

Procurement
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Contracts
Negotiation

Full job description

Location: Newbury + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

This role leads strategic procurement across Energy and Media categories, driving value, innovation, and commercial performance across supplier partnerships. It is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing complex contracts, and ensuring marketing investments and energy spend deliver strong commercial outcomes. Acting as a key partner to senior stakeholders, the role provides insight, challenge, and governance to support strategic decision-making and optimise supplier performance across the organisation.

What you’ll do

Develop and execute forward-looking sourcing strategies across Energy and Media categories, aligning procurement activity with business demand, market trends, and organisational priorities
Lead complex, high-value sourcing initiatives across media, marketing, and energy spend, ensuring optimal commercial outcomes and value delivery
Own and evolve category strategies, identifying opportunities to maximise return on investment, drive efficiency, and enhance supplier performance
Manage and lead commercial and contractual negotiations with key suppliers and agencies, ensuring favourable terms while protecting commercial, operational, and reputational interests
Provide strategic oversight of energy procurement, including supplier strategy, cost management, and long-term contract positioning
Use data, benchmarking, and market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions, challenge assumptions, and drive innovation in supplier delivery and commercial models
Partner closely with Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Procurement teams to ensure alignment on priorities, governance, and business objectives
Represent procurement in senior stakeholder forums, providing insight, challenge, and thought leadership to support decision-making
Establish and maintain strong governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and sustainability standards
Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance, agency effectiveness, and overall value delivered across procurement activities
Collaborate with global and cross-market teams to leverage scale, share best practice, and optimise supplier frameworks
Support smooth supplier transitions, manage performance issues, and ensure delivery against service and commercial expectations.

Who you are

An experienced procurement professional with strong expertise across energy, media, marketing, or related strategic sourcing categories
Highly commercial, with a proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and deliver value in high-spend, high-impact environments
Strong understanding of marketing and media investment drivers, agency models, and energy procurement dynamics
Skilled at influencing senior stakeholders, including marketing, finance, and executive leadership teams
Strategic thinker, able to translate market trends and business objectives into clear sourcing and category plans
Confident working in complex, matrix organisations with multiple stakeholder groups and competing priorities
Strong analytical mindset, using data and insight to challenge, inform, and improve decision-making
Experienced in supplier relationship management, driving performance, accountability, and innovation
Knowledgeable in procurement governance, regulatory requirements, and responsible sourcing practices
A collaborative partner, able to build trust and alignment across internal teams and external suppliers
Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to challenge constructively and drive continuous improvement
Resilient and adaptable, comfortable operating in dynamic environments and managing ambiguity

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?
We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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procurement & purchasing occupations jobs in didcot, eng

VodafoneThree - Procurement Lead

Product Procurement Specialist (Launch specialism)

Commercial Administrator

Part Time Purchasing Coordinator (22.5 hours/week)

Project Procurement Manager

Senior Buyer

Procurement Officer

Sourcing Specialist

Buyer

Procurement Specialist

Purchasing Assistant

Order Fulfilment Executive

Senior Buyer - Mechanical Segment

Purchasing Manager

Intercompany Supply Chain Buyer Planner

Senior Procurement Specialist

Group Strategic Sourcing Category Manager - Direct Materials

Order Management Executive

Group Buyer

Junior Buyer

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