Central Operations Lead - Cost, Purchasing & Projects

Safestore Holdings PLC; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading storage solutions provider in Borehamwood is seeking a Central Operations Manager responsible for controlling costs and managing operational activities. The role requires strong purchasing and negotiation skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Candidates should have proven experience in a commercial environment and be proficient in MS Office. This permanent position is based in the North London Head Office and involves oversight of budgets and supplier management, ensuring efficient operations across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced, commercial environment.
• Strong purchasing and negotiation skills with commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, pragmatic approach with flexibility to travel (UK and occasional Europe).

Responsibilities

• Proactively looks for new ways to improve efficiency and value in order to save company costs.
• Takes full responsibility for the Central Operations budget and invoicing processes.
• Manages all renewals and acts as main contact with insurers.
• Leads on environment sustainability reporting and data collection.
• Monitors communication levels to ensure colleagues are informed.
• Manages the fleet of company vehicles.
• Manages Debtor sellers and processes.
• Takes responsibility for stock management and site preparation for new store openings.
• Liaises with customers during store closures.
• Maintains key operations policies and procedures.

Skills

Purchasing and negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

MS Office proficiency

Job description

A leading storage solutions provider in Borehamwood is seeking a Central Operations Manager responsible for controlling costs and managing operational activities. The role requires strong purchasing and negotiation skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Candidates should have proven experience in a commercial environment and be proficient in MS Office. This permanent position is based in the North London Head Office and involves oversight of budgets and supplier management, ensuring efficient operations across the business.