What we deliver
Grafton Recruitment connects organisations with procurement and supply chain professionals across leadership, management, operational, planning and analytical roles.
Our consultants understand how procurement and supply chain teams contribute to cost control, supplier management, operational continuity and service delivery. This knowledge helps us assess each requirement within its wider commercial and operational context.
We recruit senior leaders responsible for procurement, supply chain and logistics strategy, alongside the professionals who manage sourcing, category management, planning, inventory, supplier relationships and day-to-day operations.
Candidates receive clear information about relevant opportunities, role expectations and the recruitment process, helping them assess each position against their experience and career plans.
Roles we recruit
Director Level
Typical roles include:
- Procurement Director
- Supply Chain Director
- Operations Director
- Logistics Director
- Strategic Sourcing Director
Senior Leadership
Senior leaders oversee key functions, manage commercial and operational priorities and provide direction across procurement and supply chain teams.
Typical roles include:
- Head of Procurement
- Head of Supply Chain
- Head of Logistics
- Head of Strategic Sourcing
- Head of Category Management
- Head of Planning
- Head of Operations
Management
We recruit managers responsible for supplier performance, sourcing, planning, logistics, inventory and team delivery.
Typical roles include:
- Procurement Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Category Manager
- Strategic Sourcing Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Warehouse Manager
- Demand Planning Manager
- Supply Planning Manager
- Inventory Manager
Professional & Analytical
Professional and analytical roles support purchasing decisions, supply planning, supplier management and operational performance.
Typical roles include:
- Senior Buyer
- Buyer
- Category Specialist
- Procurement Specialist
- Strategic Sourcing Specialist
- Supply Planner
- Demand Planner
- Material Planner
- Inventory Analyst
- Logistics Analyst
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Procurement Analyst
Graduate & Early Career
Early-career positions provide practical experience across purchasing, planning, supplier engagement and supply chain analysis.
Typical roles include:
- Graduate Buyer
- Procurement Graduate
- Supply Chain Graduate
- Graduate Supply Chain Analyst
- Junior Buyer
- Procurement Assistant
- Supply Chain Coordinator
- Logistics Coordinator
- Planning Assistant
How we reduce hiring risk
Procurement and supply chain appointments require technical knowledge, commercial judgement and the ability to work effectively across internal teams and external supplier networks.
Our consultants assess candidates against the responsibilities of the position, the operating environment and the outcomes expected from the appointment. Depending on the role, this may include:
- Strategic sourcing and category management
- Supplier negotiation and relationship management
- Demand and supply planning
- Inventory management
- Logistics and distribution
- Procurement systems and data analysis
- Contract and commercial management
- Stakeholder communication
- Team leadership
- Experience within relevant regulatory environments
Clients receive practical market guidance throughout the assignment, including insight into candidate availability, salary expectations, required skills and recruitment timelines.
We can also discuss the appropriate level of seniority, reporting structure and type of appointment for the requirement.
Get in touch
If you are recruiting a procurement or supply chain professional, tell us about the role, team structure and priorities involved using the form. Our consultants can discuss the available candidate market and the recruitment approach suited to the requirement.
If you are planning your next career move, explore our current procurement and supply chain jobs or complete the form to discuss your experience and career plans.