Leading supply chain and procurement recruitment agency for UK firms
Nigel Wright Group is a specialist supply chain, procurement and purchasing recruitment agency. Our experienced supply chain recruiters offer permanent, temporary and talent pool recruitment solutions to private and public sector organisations of all sizes. Many of our recruitment consultants have previously worked in procurement and supply chain management positions and provide advice and guidance on supply chain strategy and other areas that go above and beyond a typical recruitment process.
Our clients operate in a broad range of sectors including engineering & manufacturing, consumer & FMCG, the business & financial services industry, and public & not for profit sectors. Clients value our 30+ year track record in recruiting supply chain and procurement teams, as well as our tailored recruitment services and market-leading customer service delivery.
To discuss your recruitment needs or your next career move, please contact one of our supply chain and procurement consultants directly, or use the link below to chat with an expert. Candidates can find all the latest procurement and supply chain roles on our vacancies page. We also encourage job seekers to send their CVs and register for job alerts.
Searching for a specialist procurement and supply chain recruitment agency?
Nigel Wright Group is considered one of the leading procurement and supply chain recruiters for UK companies. As well as being the largest multidiscipline specialist recruitment agency in the North of England, we are Europe’s number one Consumer and FMCG industry recruitment firm.
Working closely with procurement and supply chain professionals, our recruitment specialists enjoy strong networks within a range of sub-disciplines such as indirect procurement, planning & scheduling, demand planning & forecasting, buying & merchandising, supplier development management, contract management and warehouse & distribution.
We recruit at all levels too and bring several exciting opportunities to the market each year.
Our track record as a procurement and supply chain recruitment agency for UK firms
Between 2011 and 2021, our supply chain and procurement recruitment teams placed over 1,100 people in critical roles. Here are some examples of placements we have made at different levels and within different functional areas:
Regional procurement and supply chain recruitment placements
- CMP Products – Demand Planning Manager
- Culpitt – Head of Warehouse & Logistics
- Cummins Engines – Purchasing Manager
- Fentimans – S&OP Manager
- Formica – European Procurement Director
- Hitachi Rail – Procurement Manager
- Nexus – Procurement Officer
- North Star Housing – Group Procurement Lead
- Northumbria University – Interim Head of Procurement
- PCCA – Supply Chain Manager
- PD Ports – Procurement Specialist
- Port of Tyne – Group Procurement Manager
- Redde Northgate – Procurement Category Manager
- SMD – Senior Buyer
- Walker Filtration – Strategic Buyer
- Whistl – Head of Warehouse Operations
National (Consumer & FMCG) procurement and supply chain recruitment placements
- Adidas – Global Procurement Manager
- Barbour – Global Logistics Manager
- Beam Suntory – Procurement Manager
- Bettys & Taylors Group – Warehouse & Distribution Manager
- Brewdog – Supply Chain Director
- Coca-Cola Enterprises – Group Continuous Improvement Director
- Coty – Supply Chain & Planning Director
- Fever-Tree – Supply Chain Manager
- Glanbia – Materials Planner
- Joseph Joseph – Head of Procurement
- Kerry Group – Supply Chain Manager
- Krispy Kreme – Regional Logistics Manager
- Reckitt – Logistics Manager
- Stanley Black & Decker – European Sourcing Manager
- Upfield – Procurement Director
- Valeo Confectionery – Head of S&OP
- Wrigley – Global Supply Chain Transformation Manager
Praise for our supply chain and procurement recruitment services
Regional
“Nigel Wright took the time to fully understand Formica’s culture and provided insights and recommendations throughout. We continue to partner with Nigel Wright in the UK and Europe.” European Talent and Reward Manager, Formica
“Nigel Wright are knowledgeable, discreet and professional. They understand our culture and what we are trying to achieve and source quality supply chain candidates who are both a medium and potential long term fit.” Deputy Director of HR, Northumbria University
“Finding good senior candidates during a global pandemic was never going to be easy but Nigel Wright tackled the searches with vigour, pace and applied a range of creative methods to help us secure key talent.” HR Director, Walker Filtration
National (Consumer & FMCG)
“I find Nigel Wright to be a very professional organisation, which knows the market well, is a very good sparring partner, and sets the bar very high for the quality of candidates.” Talent Acquisition Manager, Coca-Cola Enterprises
“I'm very pleased with the recruitment process. Nigel Wright knows the culture and needs of our company and is able to provide strong candidates within a short period of time.” Country Manager, Reckitt
“Nigel Wright’s consultants work hard to engage with us to ensure they can match the best candidate for the role. Furthermore, they always provide a personal touch in order to build the relationship.” Head of Direct Materials, Stanley Black & Decker
Office contact details
To discuss your procurement and supply chain recruitment needs please contact our team via the details below.
Email: marketing@nigelwright.com with details of your recruitment requirements and we will respond on the same working day.
Newcastle
Telephone: +44 (0)191 222 0770
Address: Lloyds Court, 78 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6AF, United Kingdom
Teesside
Telephone: +44 (0)1740 6610
Address: Wynyard Park House, Wynyard Avenue, Billingham, TS22 5TB, United Kingdom
Leeds
Telephone: +44 113 524 1111
Address: 7 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5HD, United Kingdom
London
Telephone: 0204 551 9582
Address: 9 Appold Steet, London EC2A 2AP
