Procurement Supervisor in Reading

Procurement Supervisor - Ref: 98035Book a Call##### United Kingdom# Procurement Supervisor**Role:** Permanent**Salary:** £45,000/ANNUAL**Location:** Robin Hill Farm, Mead Ln, Reading RG8 9NZ, United Kingdom**Reference:** 98035Apply Now Save Back to JobsProcurement Supervisor – Electronic Security / Technical ServicesLocation: Reading (Office-Based)Salary: Circa £45,000 BasicJob Type: Permanent | Full-TimeThe OpportunityAre you an experienced Procurement or Purchasing professional who enjoys taking ownership of day-to-day operations, managing suppliers and ensuring everything runs efficiently behind the scenes?Zitko is recruiting for an established and growing electronic security systems integrator looking to appoint a Procurement Supervisor to support its busy Projects, Service and Engineering teams.This is an important operational position, combining procurement, supplier coordination, stock management, logistics and day-to-day team supervision.Working closely with the Procurement Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring materials and equipment are ordered accurately, delivered on time and available when engineers need them.The business has a strong reputation within the industry and continues to grow, offering an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, problem-solving and improving operational processes.Key Responsibilities* Oversee day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities across Projects, Small Works, Service and Engineering departments.* Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate pricing, specifications, job allocations and delivery requirements.* Maintain strong supplier relationships, monitoring outstanding orders, lead times, backorders and delivery schedules.* Supervise goods-in, goods-out, stock movements and the organisation of the stores function.* Ensure materials and equipment are available when required to support planned engineering works.* Coordinate deliveries and collections to engineers, client sites and operational locations.* Provide day-to-day supervision and support to the Stores and Delivery Assistant, allocating tasks and monitoring progress.* Manage stock levels, replenishment, stocktakes, returns and discrepancies.* Work closely with Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies, supplier credits and purchasing queries.* Maintain accurate procurement, stock and delivery records within internal systems.* Identify opportunities to improve purchasing efficiency, reduce unnecessary costs and streamline operational processes.* Support the Procurement Manager with reporting, supplier performance monitoring and departmental improvements.What We're Looking ForWe're interested in speaking with experienced Procurement Supervisors, Purchasing Coordinators, Senior Buyers or Stores/Logistics professionals who are ready to take on a varied supervisory role.Ideally, you'll offer:* Previous experience within procurement, purchasing, supply chain, stock control or logistics.* Strong knowledge of purchase orders, supplier coordination, goods receipting and stock management.* Experience coordinating multiple orders, deliveries and operational deadlines.* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.* Commercial awareness, including an understanding of purchasing costs, pricing and supplier performance.* Confidence supervising daily activities and supporting colleagues while remaining hands-on.* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and procurement, stock or job management systems.* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with suppliers, engineers and internal departments.Experience within electronic security, fire and security, construction, M&E, engineering or technical services would be particularly advantageous, although candidates from other relevant operational environments will also be considered.Why Consider This Opportunity?* Salary: Circa £45,000 basic.* Established Business: Join a growing electronic security systems integrator.* Varied Responsibility: Take ownership across purchasing, suppliers, stock and logistics.* Supervisory Position: Support and coordinate day-to-day stores and delivery operations.* Operational Impact: Play a key role in ensuring projects and engineering activities run smoothly.* Career Development: Opportunity to further develop your procurement and operational management experience.Recruiting now – apply today or contact craig@zitko.co.uk with your CV direct or give me a call on 07851517928.