Procurement & Inventory Manager Location: Telford Duration:Permanent Salary:up to circa £65k per annum (experience dependant) Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Mon- Fri Are you a proactive procurement professional ready to put your stamp on a pivotal role? This established engineering SMErenowned for innovation and trusted worldwide is seeking a dynamic Procurement & Inventory Manager to lead and elevate its end-to-end supply chain function. This is your opportunity to take ownership of procurement strategy, inventory optimisation, and supplier performance while leading a committed team across purchasing, planning, and warehousing. Youll play a key role in improving processes, boosting efficiency, and supporting the companys exciting growth plans. As the Procurement & inventory Manager, you will be getting involved in: Lead, coach, and develop the procurement, planning, and warehouse teams Oversee purchase order approvals, pricing agreements, contract negotiations, and supplier compliance Drive supplier sourcing, performance reviews, and strategic partnerships that support production demands Deliver cost-saving initiatives through strong commercial insight and negotiation skills Manage materials flow and inventory levels across UK and international sites, ensuring accurate forecasting and stock availability Lead stock audits and reporting processes to maintain strong governance and data accuracy Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to meet operational and project requirements Implement and refine best-practice procurement and materials management procedures We are looking for someone who has experience in: Proven experience in procurement, inventory, or supply chain management within manufacturing or engineering Strong leadership capability with a passion for developing high-performing teams Excellent commercial acumen, supplier negotiation skills, and cost-control experience A systematic, organised approach to inventory control and materials planning Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem-solve and make data-driven decisions Previous experience in roles such as Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Materials Manager, or Planning & Purchasing Manage The application process: Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, then please make it known at the earliest opportunity. We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we're able to progress with your application within 72 working hours .If you do not hear from us within this time your details wont be retained. So, if you're not successful on this occasion, do continue to respond to future roles we advertise. In the meantime, all good wishes and continued success with your search for employment. About Us Prince Personnel are an employment agency working on behalf of our client.Whether youre seeking a new permanent position, temporary assignment or contract youll find us easy to deal with.Located in thriving Telford, we focus on jobs in Shropshire, Staffordshire and North Wales.Prince Personnel specialise in commercial, accounts and finance and operations recruitment.With the best jobs around we are an independent agency working hard for you. Reference: AA26775