Operations & Procurement Manager

Hunter Dunning Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Company discounts

Job summary

Hunter Dunning Limited is seeking an experienced Operations & Procurement Manager for a Hampshire-based role that spans operations, procurement, logistics and warehouse activity. You will own supplier management, stock control, international logistics, costing and team leadership, with a background in production, supply chain or procurement.

The position emphasizes cost optimisation, negotiation with suppliers and shipping partners, and accurate costing information.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in operations, procurement, production or logistics.
• Strong commercial judgement and practical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisation across multiple operational priorities.
• Strong IT, spreadsheet and reporting capabilities.
• Stock management or logistics systems experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations, procurement, logistics and warehouse activities.
• Optimise cost, quality, forecasting and purchasing decisions.
• Negotiate rates with suppliers, couriers and shipping partners.
• Oversee stock control and UK and international shipments.
• Manage warehouse team performance and operational processes.

Skills

Operations experience

Procurement experience

Production/logistics background

Commercial judgement

Organisation skills

IT & reporting skills

Stock management experience

Job description

Job Overview

Operations & Procurement Manager job in Hampshire, with responsibility for operations, procurement, logistics and warehouse activity. Suited to an experienced operations professional with strong commercial judgement, the role covers supplier management, stock control, international logistics, costing and team management, with experience in production, supply chain, procurement or a related environment required.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage operations, procurement, logistics and warehouse activities
• Optimise cost, quality, forecasting and purchasing decisions
• Negotiate rates with suppliers, couriers and shipping partners
• Oversee stock control and UK and international shipments
• Manage warehouse team performance and operational processes

You will also develop logistics routes with sales teams, support relevant certification requirements, maintain accurate costing information, and manage FF&E control and aftercare sales documentation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Relevant operations, procurement, production or logistics experience
• Strong commercial judgement and practical problem-solving skills
• Excellent organisation across multiple operational priorities
• Strong IT, spreadsheet and reporting capabilities
• Stock management or logistics systems experience desirable

Experience within interiors, fashion, luxury goods or a similar environment would be advantageous. You should be confident building effective relationships with suppliers, couriers and internal teams.

Salary & Benefits

• 45,000 - 55,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working arrangements considered
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• Discretionary bonus
• Company discounts