Procurement and Inventory Manager
Telford – Permanent
Up to circa £68,000 per annum (experience dependant)
37.5 hours per week Mon‑Fri
Are you a proactive procurement professional ready to put your stamp on a pivotal role? This established engineering SME—renowned for innovation and trusted worldwide is seeking a dynamic Procurement & Inventory Manager to lead and elevate its end-to-end supply chain function.
This is your opportunity to take ownership of procurement strategy, inventory optimisation, and supplier performance while leading a committed team across purchasing, planning, and warehousing. You’ll play a key role in improving processes, boosting efficiency, and supporting the company’s exciting growth plans.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop the procurement, planning, and warehouse teams
- Oversee purchase order approvals, pricing agreements, contract negotiations, and supplier compliance
- Drive supplier sourcing, performance reviews, and strategic partnerships that support production demands
- Deliver cost‑saving initiatives through strong commercial insight and negotiation skills
- Manage materials flow and inventory levels across UK and international sites, ensuring accurate forecasting and stock availability
- Lead stock audits and reporting processes to maintain strong governance and data accuracy
- Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to meet operational and project requirements
- Implement and refine best‑practice procurement and materials management procedures
Qualifications
- Proven experience in procurement, inventory, or supply chain management within manufacturing or engineering
- Strong leadership capability with a passion for developing high‑performing teams
- Excellent commercial acumen, supplier negotiation skills, and cost‑control experience
- A systematic, organised approach to inventory control and materials planning
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to problem‑solve and make data‑driven decisions
- Previous experience in roles such as Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Materials Manager, or Planning & Purchasing Manager
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier‑free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, please make it known at the earliest opportunity.
