Procurement Lead Inbound & Supplier Partnerships in Cirencester

Are you a strategic and driven Procurement Manager ready to make your mark with a market leader in sustainable timber? This is an exceptional opportunity to join the UK and Ireland's leading distributor of premium softwood and engineered wood products. As part of the innovative and forward-thinking Södra Group, you'll play a key role in shaping procurement operations that support our mission of profitable, sustainable growth - rooted in renewable resources and Swedish innovation.

The Role at a Glance:

• Procurement Manager
• Cirencester / Hybrid - 3 days per week in office
• Competitive Salary Package
• Excellent Benefits Package including: Generous pension scheme, company health / dental plan + group bonus scheme

Your Skills:

• Procurement Management experience
• Ability to create relationships with colleagues here in the UK and at Group level
• Ability to manage the trading relationships with internal and external suppliers
• Strong contractual capability to ensure supplier compliance
• Spotting opportunities to expand supply/sales

About Us:

We are part of the Södra Group, in our world, everything starts with the forest. Some see a forest. We see a source of renewable raw material, climate benefits, long-term economic growth and Swedish innovation that will never stop growing. We are the UK and Ireland's leading distributor of planed strength graded softwood and engineered wood products to the roof truss, timber frame manufacturing and timber and builders' merchant sectors with 35 staff and a turnover of up to £200m. Södra's Group strategy focus until 2025 is to create profitable and sustainable growth in an ever-changing world. We will continue to develop our existing products, but also increase our focus on processing, innovation, resource-efficiency, our customers, and market, and maximise value from digitisation. Sustainability and profitability go hand in hand when we develop climate-smart solutions along the entire value chain - from forest to customer. We have won many awards for our products and services and pride ourselves on our professional and personal approach.

The Procurement Manager Role:

As Procurement Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of Inbound Operations, driving performance against operational targets and ensuring products are procured efficiently in line with planned volumes. This is a highly visible, dual-impact role combining executive ownership with hands-on leadership, where success depends on effectively coordinating and sharing responsibilities across the team. You'll build and manage key relationships across the supply chain, working closely with internal group suppliers, external partners, shippers, and agents to keep operations running smoothly and effectively. Highly organised and detail-focused, you'll bring the ability to lead from the front, motivate others, and create a high-performing team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Inbound team to ensure effective coverage and smooth day-to-day operations.
• Act as the primary liaison with suppliers, terminals, and shippers to monitor and improve inbound performance.
• Oversee revenue and cost management related to all inbound activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain stock forecasting and planning processes in coordination with the wider group.
• Ensure stock levels are aligned with target specifications and business requirements.
• Create, maintain, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all inbound functions.
• Oversee completion of Corrective Action Reports (CAR) related to outbound processes.
• Approve and sign off invoices associated with haulage and related expenditures.
• Ensure full compliance of all suppliers and service providers with company and regulatory standards.

Example Tasks:

• Raise purchase orders for goods as required.
• Verify that supplier contract prices are current, accurate, and correctly recorded.
• Manage and maintain stock and pricing information within the ERP system.
• Prepare and distribute shipping reports for communication with stakeholders.
• Proactively monitor inbound stock accuracy and take corrective action where necessary.
• Identify and resolve issues relating to overstocking.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for UK and Ireland processors.
• Collaborate with the Finance department to support end-of-month reporting and reconciliation.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong background in procurement and forecasting, ideally within a similar industry.
• Proven experience working with ERP systems, with the ability to utilise data for informed decision-making.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• A proactive and determined approach to driving and implementing change, with the resilience to see initiatives through to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt effectively to evolving priorities and manage unforeseen challenges with composure and professionalism.

Key Strengths:

Excellence demonstrated in:

• Decision-making - applying sound judgement and commercial awareness.
• Analytical thinking - interpreting data and trends to guide strategic actions.
• Organisational ability - managing multiple priorities with accuracy and efficiency.
• Problem-solving - identifying root causes and implementing effective, sustainable solutions.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Company Health and Dental Plan
• Participation in the Group bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (pro rata)

If you're motivated by challenge, sustainability, and operational excellence, this is your chance to lead procurement within a company that values innovation, integrity, and growth. Join a passionate team driving change across the timber supply chain - and be part of a global group committed to creating a greener, smarter future.

Apply now to connect directly with our hiring team and take the next step in your procurement career.