Purchasing manager Work, Jobs in Longfield, Ken (with Salaries)

Stores, Logistics and Materials Manager
Energy Solutions —Aylesford
- From £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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6d
Contract Manager
Kier Group —Gravesend
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Negotiation
- Flexible schedule
Associate Director of Procurement
Commercial Services Group —West Malling
- £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Global Logistics Procurement Manager
Westfalia Fruit —Kings Hill
- £70,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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Contracts Manager, EMEA
Anthropic —London
- £140,000 - £180,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Flexible schedule
Head of Procurement - Digital & Energy Services
Equans —London
- Full-time
- Team management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Laing O'Rourke —Dartford
- Contracts
- IT
- Communication skills
PROCUREMENT MANAGER
Laing O'Rourke —Dartford
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Head of Procurement
Ark Schools —London
- £70,000 - £75,000 a year
- Remote
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
14d
Contract Manager Execution - Tilbury
Kanadevia Inova AG —Tilbury
- Full-time
- Management
- Contracts
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
5h
Head of Global Procurement
Driscoll's, Inc. —Maidstone
- £305,000 - £380,000 a year
- Spanish
- Management
- English
- Profit sharing
- Annual leave
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13h
Contracts Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Basildon
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Director of Procurement and Supply Chain
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children —London
- £121,528 - £138,529 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
13d
Procurement and Contracts Manager
Harris Federation —London
- £54,000 - £58,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Head of Procurement
Five Guys UK —London
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Food service
- Employee discount
7d
Procurement Manager
Campions —London
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Procurement Manager – Aviation Aftermarket
Orbiter Aviation —London
- £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Quick apply
Contracts Manager
Primech Building Services —Gillingham
- Management
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Senior Procurement Manager
HandPickedHotels —Sevenoaks Town and St. John's
- Temporary
- Hospitality
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
2d
Purchasing Manager
Ensar Oud Limited —London
- £29,467.14 - £59,563.96 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- In-person
- Communication skills
Quick apply

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Stores, Logistics and Materials Manager

Energy Solutions
Aylesford

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £45,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Additional leave
Private medical insurance
Sick pay

Qualifications

Management
Logistics
Warehouse management system
MRP
Leadership

Full job description

Purpose and Scope

Energy Solutions is a leading provider of fully integrated power, monitoring, and control systems in the marine, vehicle, and off-grid markets. Our innovative solutions have given focus for many years towards a sustainable and resilient energy future with hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES) gaining more attraction to our clients.

Established for 30 years, our success has been achieved because of our people and their innovation continues to drive us forward. We research, design and manufacture in-house, and boast an exceptionally talented team, providing solutions in diverse markets across the UK and internationally.

Duties and Responsibilities

To plan, organise, and control the storage, movement, and availability of materials so that operations run efficiently, safely, and cost‑effectively, while maintaining accurate stock records and regulatory compliance.

1. Stores & Inventory Management

Plan, organise, and control receiving, storage, issuing, and returns of materials and equipment, including sub-contracted production/assembly;
Ensure optimal stock levels (min/max, safety stock, reorder points)
Prevent stockouts, overstocks, obsolescence, and damage
Conduct and oversee cycle counts, periodic and annual stocktakes
Maintain accurate inventory records in ERP/WMS systems
Implement FIFO / FEFO / batch or serial control where required

2. Logistics & Distribution Management

Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including carrier selection and performance
Coordinate deliveries to support production, projects, or customers
Monitor transit times, logistics costs, and service levels
Manage third‑party logistics (3PL) providers where applicable
Ensure compliance with customs, import/export, and shipping regulations (where relevant)

3. Materials Planning & Control

Work closely with Purchasing, Production, and Engineering teams to:
Forecast material requirements
Plan deliveries against demand
Align materials availability with production schedules
Manage shortages, substitutions, and expediting where required
Manage site organisation, including temporary and external storage requirements

4. Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure stores and logistics operations comply with:
Health & Safety legislation
Manual handling regulations
Hazardous materials storage (e.g. COSHH)
Maintain safe warehouse layout, racking, and traffic management
Ensure operators are trained and certified (FLT, lifting equipment, etc.)
Support audits and inspections (internal, external, regulatory)

5. Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement

Maintain and improve warehouse and logistics processes
Drive lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives
Optimise storage layouts, picking methods, and material flows
Drive implementation or improvement of:
ERP / MRP / WMS systems
Barcoding or scanning solutions
Develop and maintain SOPs and work instructions

6. Cost Control & Performance Management

Identify and deliver cost‑saving opportunities
Monitor key KPIs, such as:
Inventory turnover
Stock accuracy
On‑time & in-full delivery
Logistics cost per unit
Obsolete or slow‑moving stock
Report performance and risks to senior management
Develop a strategy to push the ‘order before’ time to a minimum of 5pm for same day despatch

7. Team Leadership & People Management

Lead, train, and develop stores and logistics staff
Allocate workload and resources effectively
Set objectives and conduct performance reviews
Promote a culture of:
Safety
Accountability
Continuous improvement

8. Stakeholder & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Act as the key interface between:
Procurement
Production / operations
Engineering or projects
Finance
Suppliers and transport partners
Support audits, financial close processes, and working capital reviews
Provide data and insight to support planning and decision‑making

Requirements for the Role

Qualifications and experience

· Relevant qualification or progression towards (CILT, IoSCM)

· Strong inventory and logistics control expertise

Knowledge and technical skills

· ERP / MRP / WMS system proficiency

· Analytical and problem‑solving skills

· Leadership and people management capability

Other requirements

· Strong health & safety awareness

· Commercial and cost‑focused mindset

Our Values

Energy Solutions is delighted to recognise our staff-led values, introduced to ensure everyone is aligned with our beliefs and ideas to best serve employees and customers.

We are in business to serve industries with the energy solutions they need to thrive. We win as a team, and we respect each other, our clients, and our environment. We strive to deliver quality and excellence on all fronts consistently. We are a brand that embraces diversity and inclusion, and we are passionate about our planet.

EXCELLENCE

RESPECT

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

SUSTAINABILITY

QUALITY

Employee Benefits

At Energy Solutions we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, both inside and outside of work. From awards to help you excel to private healthcare, we ensure that you have everything you need to thrive.

Our Recruitment Commitments

Personal Information

As part of the recruitment process, the Company collects and processes personal information, or personal data, relating to job applicants. This personal information may be held by the Company on paper or in electronic format.

The Company is committed to being transparent about how it handles your personal information, to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information and to meeting its data protection obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Our privacy notice applies to all job applicants, whether they apply for a role directly or indirectly through an employment agency. It is non-contractual. For further information please contact the HR Department.

Our Equality Commitment

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Pay: From £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Free parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay

Experience:

management: 3 years (preferred)
Logistics: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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