Live Events - Asset and Procurement Manager

IPS -Impact Productions ( Milton Keynes) Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS -Impact Productions ( Milton Keynes) Ltd is seeking an experienced Asset & Procurement Manager to own the equipment assets and procurement functions across our fast-paced live events business. You will manage the full equipment lifecycle from purchasing and asset tracking to maintenance, replacement and disposal, while leading a small team and building strong supplier relationships.

The role covers warehouse, projects, dry hire, workshop and finance interfaces, with a focus on data-driven

Qualifications

• Asset management, procurement, stock management or related role with team leadership.
• Commercially aware, highly organized, skilled in supplier negotiations.
• Experience in live events, AV, staging or equipment rental; HireTrack knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage IPS's equipment inventory and asset-management processes.
• Oversee procurement of equipment, parts and consumables.
• Develop supplier relationships and negotiate terms.
• Monitor equipment utilisation, condition, repairs and lifecycle.
• Support capital expenditure and equipment investment decisions.
• Manage stocktakes, asset audits and disposal.
• Maintain asset information and reporting.
• Lead and develop the Asset & Procurement team.

Skills

Asset management

Procurement

Supplier negotiation

Team leadership

Data analysis

Stock control

Lifecycle management

Tools

HireTrack

Job description

Live Events - Asset and Procurement Manager

Company:

Company: IPS -Impact Productions ( Milton Keynes) Ltd

Take ownership of the equipment and procurement function at the heart of a fast-paced live events business.

IPS is looking for an experienced Asset & Procurement Manager to take overall responsibility for our equipment assets and procurement activities.

Working across our Warehouse, Projects, Dry Hire,Workshop and Finance teams, you will oversee the full equipment lifecycle—from purchasing and asset tracking to maintenance, replacement and disposal.

You will build strong supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, maintain accurate information in HireTrack and use data to guide purchasing and investment decisions.

You will also lead and develop a small Asset & Procurement team, helping to deliver efficient operations and successful projects across the business.

What you'll be doing

• Managing IPS's equipment inventory and asset-management processes
• Overseeing equipment, parts and consumables procurement
• Developing supplier relationships and negotiating competitive terms
• Monitoring equipment utilisation, condition, repairs and lifecycle
• Supporting capital expenditure and equipment investment decisions
• Managing stocktakes, asset audits and equipment disposal
• Maintaining accurate asset information and reporting
• Leading and developing the Asset & Procurement team

What we're looking for

You will have previous experience in asset management, procurement, stock management or a related operational role, along with experience managing a small team. You will be commercially aware, highly organised and confident negotiating with suppliers and using data to make informed decisions. Experience within live events, entertainment, AV, staging or equipment rental—and knowledge of HireTrack or similar systems—would be advantageous. This is a varied role within a fast-paced live events environment, combining office-based, warehouse and practical activities. Some flexibility, including occasional early starts, late finishes and weekend work, maybe required.

IPS -Impact Productions ( Milton Keynes) Ltd

IPS -Impact Productions ( Milton Keynes) Ltd