Procurement Lead: Scale Growth, Optimize Stock & Suppliers

SG Partnership; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SG Partnership is seeking a commercially minded Procurement Officer to strengthen purchasing processes, stock management and supplier performance as it scales. The role offers ownership of day-to-day procurement and opportunities to implement MRP-driven processes across UK and international suppliers.

Join during a growth phase with ambitious plans, where you will help reduce costs, improve stock availability and support working capital management through structured procurement practices.

Qualifications

• Procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing/engineering contexts.
• Strong stock management knowledge and supplier lead times.
• Ability to negotiate pricing and commercial terms.
• Experience with international suppliers, esp. Asia.
• Understanding of how purchasing impacts cashflow and working capital.
• Experience using MRP/ERP systems and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of daily procurement activities to ensure timely, cost-effective purchases.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and supply agreements with suppliers.
• Develop proactive purchasing and stock planning processes.
• Monitor stock levels, lead times and future requirements.
• Improve visibility of commitments and supplier lead times for cashflow.
• Manage relationships with UK and international suppliers.
• Evaluate suppliers and explore alternative sourcing options.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Support implementation of an MRP system.
• Collaborate with operations, finance and commercial teams.
• Introduce structured procurement processes and controls.
• Ensure procurement records comply with ISO standards.

Skills

Stock management

Supplier negotiation

Excel

Inventory planning

Commercial awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

SG Partnership is seeking a commercially minded Procurement Officer to strengthen purchasing processes, stock management and supplier performance as it scales. The role offers ownership of day-to-day procurement and opportunities to implement MRP-driven processes across UK and international suppliers.

Join during a growth phase with ambitious plans, where you will help reduce costs, improve stock availability and support working capital management through structured procurement practices.