Head of Procurement
Hull : office based
Salary: A GBP 38,000 to A GBP 50,000 (depending on experience)
Reporting to: Board of Directors
About the Company
We are a growing and well:established business specialising in fixings, fasteners, and ironmongery, supplying a broad customer base across multiple sectors. With a strong reputation for quality and service, we are now looking to strengthen our leadership team as we continue to expand.
About the Role
This is a key, hands:on leadership role overseeing all procurement activity, combining day:to:day buying with improvements in supplier management, stock control, and cost efficiency. Youll work closely with the Board to protect margin, improve stock performance, and support growth.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement and Buying
* Manage day:to:day purchasing across core product ranges
* Maintain stock levels to meet demand while minimising excess
* Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
* Monitor market trends and material costs to inform buying decisions
Supplier Management
* Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and overseas suppliers
* Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements
* Source and onboard new suppliers to improve cost and availability
* Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, reliability)
Cost Control and Margin Improvement
* Drive cost:saving initiatives and improve gross margin
* Benchmark pricing and review market competitiveness
* Work with Sales to align pricing with current costs
* Assess UK vs import sourcing opportunities
Stock and Inventory
* Own stock control strategy including min/max levels and forecasting
* Reduce slow:moving and obsolete stock
* Improve stock accuracy and stock turn with the warehouse team
* Analyse demand trends and seasonality
Import Sourcing
* Support development of direct import sourcing (Far East, India, Europe)
* Manage landed cost considerations (freight, duty, lead times)
* Assist with supplier onboarding, sampling, and quality control
Systems and Reporting
* Use ERP systems to manage purchasing and reporting
* Produce reports on spend, stock, suppliers, and margins
* Identify and improve procurement processes
Leadership and Collaboration
* Lead and develop a small procurement team
* Work closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance
* Support product sourcing and technical queries
About You
Essential
* Experience in procurement/buying (ideally within fixings, fasteners, ironmongery or similar)
* Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
* Commercially aware with a focus on cost and margin
* Experience managing stock in a fast:paced environment
* Hands:on approach suited to an SME
* Exposure to importing goods
Desirable
* Knowledge of the fixings/fastenings market
* ERP or stock system experience
* Previous team leadership experience
Personal Attributes
* Commercially sharp and detail:focused
* Confident, decisive, and proactive
* Strong relationship builder
* Comfortable working both strategically and operationally
* Adaptable in a fast:paced environment
Success Measures
* Improved gross margin and cost savings
* Increased stock turn and reduced excess stock
* Strong supplier performance and commercial terms
* High product availability and service levels
Why Join Us?
* Key leadership role within a growing SME
* Real opportunity to influence business performance
* Hands:on, commercially focused environment
* Opportunity to shape and improve procurement processes
Interested? Apply now with your updated CV.
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