Purchasing and Compliance Manager

Innotech Digital & Display; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier to the visual communications sector is seeking a Purchasing & Compliance Team Leader in Coalville. This senior leadership role is crucial for managing purchasing processes and ensuring compliance, stock availability, and quality control. The ideal candidate has strong procurement leadership experience in a fast-paced, multi-supplier environment and must demonstrate a proactive approach to risk management. This role offers a competitive salary up to GBP70,000 along with profit share, pension, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Profit share scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance scheme 4x salary

23 days holiday + bank holidays

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading procurement in a fast-moving, multi-supplier environment (UK/EU/Asia supply chains).
• Strong forecasting and planning capability (Slimstock or similar demand planning tools).
• Freight negotiation and inbound logistics management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee forecasting and demand planning processes.
• Manage purchasing and purchase orders effectively.
• Govern supplier and product data.

Skills

Leadership in multi-supplier environments

Forecasting and planning capability

ERP / master data governance experience

Freight negotiation

Commercial judgement

Compliance management

People leadership

Tools

Slimstock

OrderWise ERP

Job description

Purchasing & Compliance Team Leader

Coalville GBP50,000 - GBP70,000 Permanent Monday Friday (Office-based)

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Why This Role?

Innotech Digital & Display is a leading supplier to the wide format print, signage and visual communications sector, with a proven track record for delivering fast, dependable supply combined with consistent quality and strong technical/compliance assurance. We operate across multiple sites and international supply chains, with a strong focus on operational resilience, sustainability and continuous improvement.

We source globally with an emphasis on manufacturing partners in Asia, reflecting our commitment to accessing high-quality, cost-effective production capabilities at scale. This global sourcing model is supported by robust supplier qualification, compliance auditing, logistics planning and risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of supply, consistent product performance and ethical sourcing standards.

Role Purpose

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the purchasing processes, including inventory demand forecasting, inbound container freight management, quality control coordination and import processes and compliance. The role ensures stock availability, margin protection, accurate system data and scalable team capability is maintained and the ability to harness AI and continuous improvement is looked for. The role cooperates closely with the senior leadership team to support growth.

This role works closely with the Head of Procurement, whose main focus is managing new supplier and product introductions and innovation, supplier relationships and negotiations, pricing reductions, tenders, and travels extensively to global exhibitions and on supplier visits in the Far East.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Demand Planning (Slimstock)
• Purchasing & Purchase Order Management
• Supplier & Product Data Governance (OrderWise ERP)
• Inbound Freight & Forwarder Management
• ISO-standard Quality Control & Supplier Performance
• Compliance (Imported Goods / Regulatory)
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• People Management & Team Growth

Skills & Experience (Essential)

• Proven experience leading procurement in a fast-moving, multi-supplier environment (UK/EU/Asia supply chains).
• Strong forecasting and planning capability (Slimstock or similar demand planning tools).
• ERP / master data governance experience (OrderWise preferred).
• Freight/forwarder negotiation and inbound logistics management.
• Strong commercial judgement: margin protection, landed cost awareness, and stock risk balancing.
• Confident SLT-level communication with the ability to lead meetings, drive decisions, and deliver outcomes.
• Experience managing compliance requirements and maintaining audit-ready records.
• People leadership experience and demonstrated capability to scale and build teams.

Personal Attributes & Behaviours

• High integrity and accountability; takes ownership end-to-end.
• Data-led decision making with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive risk management and clear escalation.
• Collaborative and coaching-oriented leadership style.
• Continuous improvement mindset: simplifies, standardises, and measures outcomes.
• Calm under pressure with the to prioritise and execute in urgent situations.

What You ll Get in Return

GBP50,000+ basic salary (up to GBP70,000)

Profit share scheme

Pension scheme

Life assurance scheme 4xsalary

Career & Development

Clear long-term career progression

Extensive product, sales and systems training

Exposure to senior stakeholders and field sales leadership

Opportunities to grow with the business as it expands

Culture & Wellbeing

Be part of a supportive, close-knit team

Leadership that values humility, effort and results

WPA Health Scheme

Vink Rewards Scheme

Monday Friday, office-based role

23 days holiday + bank holidays

On-site parking

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click apply today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to complete your application and provide any other supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Compliance Manager, Procurement Team Leader, Supply Chain Team Leader, Head of Purchasing, Import & Logistics Manager, Commercial Procurement Lead, Operations & Compliance Manager