Are you eager to help shape the future of mobility and contribute to sustainability? Then Vossloh is the right place for you. Join our team and be part of innovative solutions that drive positive change in the transportation industry. This is a permanent position Purpose of the Role To manage and optimise the company’s end-to-end supply chain, ensuring all materials and goods are procured, controlled, delivered efficiently to meet production requirements and overall responsibility for the companies short term and long term production planning. This role oversees purchasing, stock management, supplier performance, Production Planning and the Company’s Stores Department, ensuring both operational excellence and cost-effective supply chain practices. Key Responsibilities Procurement & Purchasing Lead strategic and operational procurement activities. Ensure all materials and components are available on time and in full to support production schedules. Purchase goods at the optimum balance of cost, quality, and delivery. Draft, review, and negotiate supplier contracts to meet company requirements. Conduct supplier evaluations, performance reviews, and audits. Inventory, Stores & Supply Chain Management Manage the Company’s Stores Department, ensuring stock levels are optimised and excess inventory is minimised. Oversee demand, inventory, and production planning processes. Produce monthly stock reports and supplier reconciliation documents. Implement continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and stores operations. Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement Liaise with Contract Managers, Production teams, and internal stakeholders to forecast supply needs. Work with Company Solicitors and external advisors to mitigate supplier risk and ensure compliance. Production Planning Ensuring production plans are available, maintained and a long term vision on capacity inline with stock levels Ensuring the best dates are given to clients for new orders Team Leadership Manage procurement and stores staff, ensuring appropriate training, development, and mentoring. Uphold company procedures and ensure compliance with ordering and procurement systems. Safety Responsibilities Act in accordance with the Company’s Safety Responsibility Statement. Ensure product safety data is correctly distributed across the business. Experience & Knowledge Required Experience within a Fabrication, Engineering, or Rail environment. Minimum 5 years of procurement experience. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Solid understanding of procurement contract terms and conditions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Knowledge of stores, inventory control, and supply chain systems. Qualifications 5 GCSEs (or O Levels) or equivalent as a minimum. HNC or equivalent qualification essential; Degree desirable. Professional purchasing qualification (e.g., CIPS) preferred or willingness to undertake training. Proficient in standard IT and business software packages. £12m TO £18m turnover. 50 - 70 staff employed. Your contact person Kerswill, Debbie