Purchasing & Compliance Manager

Position: Purchasing & Compliance Manager
Location: Bagworth

Purchasing & Compliance Team Leader

Coalville | £50,000+ | Permanent | Monday–Friday (Office-based)

Please Note:

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Why This Role?

Innotech Digital & Display is a leading supplier to the wide format print, signage and visual communications sector, with a proven track record for delivering fast, dependable supply combined with consistent quality and strong technical/compliance assurance. We operate across multiple sites and international supply chains, with a strong focus on operational resilience, sustainability and continuous improvement.

We source globally with an emphasis on manufacturing partners in Asia, reflecting our commitment to accessing high-quality, cost-effective production capabilities s global sourcing model is supported by robust supplier qualification, compliance auditing, logistics planning and risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply, consistent product performance and ethical sourcing standards.

Role Purpose

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the purchasing processes, including inventory demand forecasting, inbound container freight management, quality control coordination and import processes and compliance. The role ensures stock availability, margin protection, accurate system data and scalable team capability is maintained and the ability to harness AI and continuous improvement is looked for. The role cooperates closely with the senior leadership team to support growth.

This role works closely with the Head of Procurement, whose main focus is managing new supplier and product introductions and innovation, supplier relationships and negotiations, pricing reductions, tenders, and travels extensively to global exhibitions and on supplier visits in the Far East.

Key Responsibilities

* Forecasting & Demand Planning (Slimstock)

* Purchasing & Purchase Order Management

* Supplier & Product Data Governance (Order Wise ERP)

* Inbound Freight & Forwarder Management

* ISO-standard Quality Control & Supplier Performance

* Compliance (Imported Goods / Regulatory)

* Leadership & Stakeholder Management

* People Management & Team Growth

Skills & Experience (Essential)

* Proven experience leading procurement in a fast-moving, multi-supplier environment (UK/EU/Asia supply chains).

* Strong forecasting and planning capability (Slimstock or similar demand planning tools).

* ERP / master data governance experience (Order Wise preferred).

* Freight/forwarder negotiation and inbound logistics management.

* Strong commercial judgement: margin protection, landed cost awareness, and stock risk balancing.

* Confident SLT-level communication with the ability to lead meetings, drive decisions, and deliver outcomes.

* Experience managing compliance requirements and maintaining audit-ready records.

* People leadership experience and demonstrated capability to scale and build teams.

Personal Attributes & Behaviours

* High integrity and accountability; takes ownership end-to-end.

* Data-led decision making with strong attention to detail.

* Proactive risk management and clear escalation.

* Collaborative and coaching-oriented leadership style.

* Continuous improvement mindset: simplifies, standardises, and measures outcomes.

* Calm under pressure with the ability to prioritise and execute in urgent situations.

What You’ll Get in Return

*    £50,000+ basic salary

* Profit share scheme

* Pension scheme

* Life assurance scheme 4xsalary

* Career & Development

* Clear long-term career progression

* Extensive product, sales and systems training

* Exposure to senior stakeholders and field sales leadership

* Opportunities to grow with the business as it expands

Culture & Wellbeing

* Be part of a supportive, close-knit team

* Leadership that values humility, effort and results

* WPA Health Scheme

* Vink Rewards Scheme

* Monday–Friday, office-based role

* 23 days holiday + bank holidays

* On-site parking

How to apply

for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Compliance Manager, Procurement Team Leader, Supply Chain Team Leader, Head of Purchasing, Import & Logistics Manager, Commercial Procurement Lead, Operations & Compliance Manager