Procurement & Inventory Manager

• Lead end-to-end procurement of parts, consumables, services, and fleet-related spend
• Source, contract, and manage suppliers to ensure cost-effective and reliable supply
• Run RFQs, pricing reviews, and tender processes as required
• Maintain supply agreements and ensure compliance with approved contracts
• Implement consistent inventory processes, stock guidelines, and reorder practices across all depots
• Optimise inventory levels to support operational reliability while minimising excess stock
• Track and report cost savings, cost avoidance, and procurement performance metrics
• Coordinate and support depot-based buyers, providing guidance, tools, and training
• Build strong relationships with operational stakeholders and suppliers to influence behaviours and embed best practice
• Maintain accurate data within purchasing and vehicle management systems (VMS)
• Identify and implement practical process improvements to enhance efficiency and control

• 5–10+ years’ experience in procurement, purchasing, or inventory management, ideally in FMCG, healthcare, fleet, or other operationally intensive industries
• Strong inventory management capability combined with buying experience
• Experience across multi-site operations and end-to-end procure-to-pay linkages
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, resilient, and solutions-focused
• Confident in hands-on operational delivery while influencing teams and stakeholders without relying on hierarchy
• Strong negotiation, supplier relationship, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using ERP or procurement systems is desirable

competitive salary and benefits package