Purchasing & Inventory Manager

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Inventory Manager near Maidstone. This role involves overseeing purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely material availability. Ideal candidates have significant experience in purchasing and inventory management, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. The company values diversity and strives to create a sustainable future.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in purchasing and inventory management.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Working knowledge of supply chain management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all purchasing activities and manage supplier relationships.
• Ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
• Maintain accurate stock of materials to support production.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Time-management skills

Education

CIPS qualification

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Purchasing & Inventory Manager
Location: Maidstone
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Attractive + Bens

Join a pioneering company that designs, builds and supplies bespoke solutions
Embrace a diverse and inclusive culture, passionate about our planet
Collaborate with exceptional talent to deliver quality and excellence consistently
Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being

Our client, a trailblazer, is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Inventory Manager to join their team near Maidstone. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in optimising procurement processes and inventory management for a company at the forefront of its industry.

Position Overview

As the Purchasing & Inventory Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely availability of materials and resources. This role is critical in maintaining an accurate and efficient stock of materials to support production and order fulfillment, contributing to the overall success of the company and its ability to deliver innovative energy solutions to diverse markets across the UK and internationally.

Requirements

• CIPS qualification preferred, with industry experience
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data management
• Strong communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills
• Significant experience in purchasing, inventory management, and production scheduling
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Working knowledge of supply chain management best practices
• Excellent time-management skills/prioritise tasks, and manage multiple projects
• Strong project management skills, with a solid understanding of MRP & ERP systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of lean principles

Company Overview

The company boasts an exceptionally talented team dedicated to delivering quality and excellence consistently across diverse markets in the UK and internationally. As an organisation that embracing diversity and inclusion, they are passionate about our planet and strive to create a sustainable future.

KH Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.