Procurement & Supply Planner — Sustainable Transit

Human Forest Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bike rides

Holiday pro rata

Private Medical Insurance

Career coaching

Personal development budget

Free lunch on Friday

Parental leave

Socials

Birthday off

Childcare support

Job summary

Forest is seeking a procurement-focused role to source materials and components, negotiate with suppliers, and manage purchase orders. You will work with the Inventory Controller and operations teams to ensure timely deliveries while maintaining cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates will be 1–2 years in procurement, comfortable with Excel and ERP/MRP systems, and have strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills in a fast-paced setting.

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; keep records clean and processes tight.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift quickly.
• Basic IT skills, including proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP or MRP systems.
• A personable, professional communicator who can work across teams and external partners.
• A proactive mindset; you anticipate problems and act before they escalate.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase high-quality materials and components within budget, using approved supplier lists and MRP systems.
• Raise and manage purchase orders from creation through to delivery, maintaining accurate records at every stage.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from both new and existing suppliers, driving value and quality.
• Monitor supplier performance against lead times and delivery schedules; chase ETAs to prevent supply gaps.
• Onboard and manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial agreements.
• Identify and develop alternative suppliers to reduce risk and support cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with Inventory Controller to align purchasing with real-time 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 supply chain disruption.

Skills

Negotiation

Forecasting

Organisational skills

Communication

Excel

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Forest is seeking a procurement-focused role to source materials and components, negotiate with suppliers, and manage purchase orders. You will work with the Inventory Controller and operations teams to ensure timely deliveries while maintaining cost efficiency.

Ideal candidates will be 1–2 years in procurement, comfortable with Excel and ERP/MRP systems, and have strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration skills in a fast-paced setting.