Purpose of the Role
The Procurement Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day procurement activities, inventory control, and stores operations to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and timely supply of materials and goods across the business.
Reporting to the Procurement Director, the role acts as the operational link between procurement strategy and execution, ensuring purchasing processes, supplier performance, inventory management, and stores operations support business objectives.
A key responsibility of the role is to develop, implement, and enforce robust processes within the Stores Department. The successful candidate will manage the Stores team to improve receiving, storage, stock control, picking, packing, and dispatch activities, driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and inventory accuracy throughout the business.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Management
- Support the Procurement Director in delivering procurement strategy and departmental objectives.
- Manage supplier relationships and performance to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and service targets are achieved.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements with suppliers.
- Manage purchasing activities and ensure timely placement and follow-up of purchase orders.
- Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supply chain efficiencies.
- Collaborate with internal departments to forecast demand and ensure continuity of supply.
- Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting.
Stores & Inventory Management
- Oversee stores operations, including goods receipt, storage, stock control, picking, packing, and dispatch activities.
- Ensure inventory accuracy through effective stock management processes, cycle counts, and regular audits.
- Investigate stock discrepancies and implement corrective and preventative actions.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while minimising excess inventory.
- Ensure materials are stored safely, accurately, and efficiently.
- Drive improvements in warehouse and stores organisation, housekeeping, and operational efficiency.
Process Improvement & Team Development
- Review existing stores and procurement processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop, document, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for procurement and stores activities.
- Train, mentor, and support stores personnel to ensure adherence to company procedures and best practices.
- Establish and monitor KPIs relating to inventory accuracy, order fulfilment, productivity, and service levels.
- Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Work closely with stores employees to improve workflow, reduce errors, and increase efficiency across picking, packing, receiving, and dispatch operations.
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and health and safety requirements.
- Support internal and external audits relating to procurement, inventory, and stores operations.
- Produce regular reports on supplier performance, inventory accuracy, procurement savings, and operational performance.
- Provide recommendations to the Procurement Director regarding operational improvements and business efficiencies.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Procurement cost savings achieved.
- Supplier on-time delivery performance.
- Inventory accuracy.
- Reduction in stock discrepancies.
- Picking and packing accuracy.
- Order fulfilment lead times.
- Stores productivity and efficiency.
- Compliance with SOPs and company procedures.
- Health and safety compliance.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or inventory management.
- Experience managing or supervising stores, warehouse, or inventory operations.
- Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Experience implementing and improving operational processes and procedures.
- Strong understanding of inventory control and stock management principles.
- Experience using ERP, MRP, or inventory management systems.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and people management skills.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
Desirable
- CIPS qualification or working towards CIPS accreditation.
- Experience within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, or industrial sectors.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience.
- Experience of using Sage 200
Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proactive and results-oriented.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Commercially aware and cost-conscious.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Able to build positive relationships across all levels of the business.
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
Experience:
- people management: 2 years (required)
- procurement, supply chain, or inventory management: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
