Procurement and Inventory Manager: £40,000 to £50,000
In the role of the Procurement and Inventory Manager, you will support the UK Operations director, overseeing the end‑to‑end supply chain, sourcing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and maintaining optimal stock levels to meet demand without overstocking. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious candidate who is looking for a hands‑on role in an ever‑growing business.
Overview
* Develop and execute procurement strategies that deliver cost savings, quality improvements, and supplier reliability.
* Lead supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management processes.
* Conduct regular market and price analysis to identify risks, opportunities, and alternative sourcing options.
* Ensure compliance with UK procurement regulations, company policies, and ethical standards.
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and performance scorecards.
* Manage purchase orders from creation through to delivery, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and value for money.
* Oversee the full inventory lifecycle, including works orders, stock planning, reordering, replenishment, and stock level optimisation.
* Implement and maintain effective inventory control systems, including regular stock counts, cycle checks, and root‑cause analysis for discrepancies including physical verification of WCCTV assets.
* Analyse inventory data including ongoing BOM reviews to identify slow‑moving, obsolete, or high‑risk stock and propose corrective actions.
* Ensure accurate real‑time stock visibility across all company locations.
* Collaborate with warehouse and operations teams to improve layout, storage, and material handling efficiency.
* Manage WCCTV’s returns process including intercompany returns.
* Work with finance teams to forecast and monitor procurement budgets and stock valuations.
* Identify and implement cost‑reduction initiatives without compromising quality or service levels.
* Report key KPIs such as stock accuracy, supplier performance, procurement savings, and inventory turnover.
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and stock management processes.
* Maintain and optimise inventory management systems.
* Support digitalisation and automation of purchasing and stock workflows.
* Ensure compliance with health & safety standards, environmental regulations, and internal company policies.
* Mitigate supply chain risks by developing contingency plans and maintaining approved supplier lists.
* Monitor supplier compliance with contractual terms, sustainability standards, and quality expectations.
Benefits
* Competitive Compensation: £40,000 to £50,000
* Training & Development: Private equity‑backed employer, continuous support and development throughout your career.
* Time Off: Annual leave increases with length of service, starting at 25 days plus bank holidays from your second year.
* Health & Wellbeing: Private healthcare and dental schemes and an employee assistance programme.
* Future Security: Pension contributions increase with length of service.
* Special Perks: Celebrate your birthday with a voucher; a tree is planted every year in honour of your day.
* Supportive Environment: Newly refurbished open‑plan office, encouraging an inter‑department supportive environment.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in procurement, inventory management and supply chain (5+ years).
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to monitor trends, costs and inventory accuracy.
* Access Dimensions experience would be desirable, but not essential.
* Excellent negotiation skills to develop favourable supplier terms.
* Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Excel.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills – both written and verbal.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varied workload.
* Ability to work both efficiently and effectively alone as well as part of a large and varied team.
* Flexibility and excellent attention to detail.
* Be able to use initiative and be proactive in all tasks undertaken.
* A positive “can do” and “will do” attitude.
* Work in an autonomous role where you can manage your own working day with a high degree of responsibility.
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