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This is a key role within the business, responsible for vendor management, purchasing operations, inventory control and team leadership, ensuring service levels, cost control and performance targets are consistently achieved. Reporting into senior management, you will take ownership of the end-to-end purchasing and supply chain function, driving continuous improvement, building strong supplier relationships and leading a small team.
Job Responsibility:
Vendor & Supplier Management: Build, maintain and develop strong relationships with suppliers, including on-site and off-site visits
Lead supplier identification, onboarding and ongoing performance management
Negotiate pricing, terms and conditions to support cost control and service delivery
Issue supply forecasts and review supplier performance using KPIs and service metrics
Drive supply chain initiatives and contribute to strategic planning
Purchasing & MRP: Oversee and manage the MRP-driven purchasing process
Raise purchase orders for stock and ad-hoc requirements
Ensure purchasing processes are compliant and continuously improved
Work closely with Finance to achieve accurate purchase order matching
Maintain high levels of data integrity within the ERP system
Inventory Management: Review and manage inventory levels to maintain service levels and minimise obsolete or dead stock
Identify supply constraints and implement solutions to reduce stock-outs
Lead bi-annual stock takes in collaboration with the Warehouse Lead
Support and deliver against the company's inventory and PI targets
Team Leadership & Performance: Lead, develop and support the purchasing and supply chain team
Conduct annual performance reviews and support employee development
Ensure clear communication, flexibility and adherence to company policies
Take full responsibility for departmental KPIs, including: Inventory value vs budget
Service quality (On Time, In Full, Line Fill)
Supplier OTIF performance
Cost savings and cost avoidance
Requirements:
Proven experience in purchasing, supply chain or inventory management within a manufacturing environment
Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
Confident working with MRP/ERP systems
Experienced team leader with a continuous improvement mindset
Analytical, organised and commercially aware
What we offer:
A stable role within an established manufacturing business
Opportunity to influence supply chain strategy and performance
Supportive working environment with scope for development