Procurement And Inventory Manager

Job Overview

Procurement and Inventory Manager

Location:

Telford

Contract:

Permanent

Salary:
Up to circa £68,000 per annum (experience dependant)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week Mon‑Fri

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.

• 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

• 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

Reference: AA26960