Procurement & Supply Planner (Onsite)

Forest; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Forest bike rides for you and a +

25 days holiday pro rata + bank bank

Private Medical Insurance & Cashplan

Therapy and career coaching sessions

Annual personal development budget

Free lunch on Friday

Enhanced Parental Leave

Regular Socials

Birthday off

Childcare salary sacrifice

Job summary

Forest is seeking a procurement-minded professional to secure materials and components, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiency. You will translate stock needs into orders, monitor deliveries, and collaborate with operations to keep the supply chain flowing smoothly.

The role emphasizes negotiation, planning, and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment. Onsite with London-based team, you’ll contribute to sustainable urban mobility as Forest grows.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain coordination role.
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record of building effective supplier relationships.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and record keeping.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Basic IT skills including Excel and experience with ERP or MRP systems.
• Proactive communicator who can work across teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase materials and components within budget using approved supplier lists and MRP systems.
• Raise and manage purchase orders from creation through delivery with accurate records.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from new and existing suppliers to drive value and quality.
• Monitor supplier performance against lead times and delivery schedules; chase ETAs to prevent gaps.
• Onboard and manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, lead times and agreements.
• Identify alternative suppliers to reduce risk and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with Inventory Controller to align purchasing with stock levels and consumption trends.
• Prepare and maintain supply plans based on demand forecasts and operational requirements.
• Track slow-moving stock and optimise re-order points to prevent shortages and overstock.
• Maintain procurement records, pricing data, and supplier information to support forecasting.
• Support invoice control, documentation, and tender processes as required.
• Work cross-functionally with warehouse and operations teams to minimise disruption.

Skills

Negotiation

Organised

Cross‑functional communication

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Forest is seeking a procurement-minded professional to secure materials and components, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiency. You will translate stock needs into orders, monitor deliveries, and collaborate with operations to keep the supply chain flowing smoothly.

The role emphasizes negotiation, planning, and timely delivery in a fast-paced environment. Onsite with London-based team, you’ll contribute to sustainable urban mobility as Forest grows.