PROCUREMENT LEAD
Location: Five Oak Green, Kent
Salary: Competitive - Dependant on experience
About Alpha Wholesale
Alpha Wholesale is one of the South East's fastest-growing HVAC wholesalers, supplying air conditioning, ventilation, MVHR and associated products to contractors across the UK.
As we continue our growth journey, we are looking for an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to take ownership of our purchasing, supplier relationships, stock management and supply chain performance.
This is a senior leadership role with genuine influence over business performance, profitability and customer service.
The Role
You will be responsible for ensuring the right products are available at the right time, at the right cost.
Working closely with Sales, Operations and the Leadership Team, you will drive supplier performance, optimise stock levels, improve forecasting accuracy and identify opportunities to improve margin and service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the procurement and supply chain function
- Manage supplier relationships and commercial negotiations
- Deliver cost savings and margin improvements
- Forecast stock requirements and manage inventory levels
- Source new products and suppliers
- Manage imports, logistics and supplier lead times
- Monitor supplier performance and service levels
- Develop purchasing processes and controls
- Work closely with Sales to understand customer demand and market trends
- Lead and develop the purchasing team
What We're Looking For
- Strong procurement, buying or supply chain background
- Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial relationships
- Strong analytical and forecasting skills
- Experience managing stock and inventory performance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
- Experience within HVAC, distribution, wholesale, construction or technical products would be advantageous
Why Join Alpha?
- Senior leadership position
- Direct influence on business growth
- Fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- Opportunity to shape and improve systems and processes
- Genuine autonomy and responsibility
- Growing business with ambitious plans
Pay: £38,500.00-£48,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
