Strategic Purchasing & Supply Chain Lead

Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager Near Chandlers Ford Full Time Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchasing & Supply Chain Manager to join a well-established company based near Chandlers Ford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated supply chain professional to take ownership of the Purchasing & Supply Chain function within a fast-paced and dynamic business environment. Reporting into senior management, you will be responsible for the strategic and day-to-day management of procurement, purchasing, inventory control, forecasting, supplier management, and supply chain operations.

Working closely with internal departments and external suppliers, you will ensure stock levels are optimised and customer orders are fulfilled efficiently.

This is a varied role where you will manage a small team and play a key role in developing supply chain processes, improving operational efficiency, and building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships.

Lead and manage the Purchasing & Supply Chain function, duties will include:

• Develop and implement supply chain and procurement strategies
• Forecast demand and analyse purchasing requirements to optimise stock levels
• Manage inventory control and stock planning processes
• Build and maintain strong supplier and distributor relationships
• Negotiate supplier pricing, lead times, and service agreements
• Review and improve logistics and supply chain processes
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain function
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure customer orders are fulfilled on time
• Produce reports, forecasting data, and KPI analysis using Advanced Excel
• Support and manage a small team.

This role would suit an experienced and commercially aware Supply Chain or Purchasing professional looking for their next challenge. Previous experience as a Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Manager, or similar is key.

• Strong background in purchasing, procurement, inventory management, and supply chain planning
• Proven supplier relationship management and negotiation skills
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Advanced Excel skills essential
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment
• Experience with forecasting, logistics and inventory optimisation

Purchasing Procurement Supply Chain Management Inventory Management Forecasting Demand Planning Supplier Management Logistics Stock Control Negotiation Process Improvement Advanced Excel KPI Reporting Supply Chain Optimisation Relationship Management Operational Planning