Head of Procurement
Hull - office based
Salary: £38,000 to £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. You’ll work closely with the Board to protect margin, improve stock performance, and support growth.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & 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 & 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 & 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 & Reporting
Use ERP systems to manage purchasing and reporting
Produce reports on spend, stock, suppliers, and margins
Identify and improve procurement processes
Leadership & 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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