Strategic IT Hardware Purchasing & Inventory Lead

Confidential; Swindon; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Controller to manage the full purchasing cycle for IT hardware, identify new suppliers, negotiate costs, raise purchase orders and monitor delivery performance.

You will optimise inventory levels, work with Sales, PLM and Engineering, analyse data in PowerBI and Sage100 ERP, and drive cost savings while maintaining quality and service. This role requires 5–7 years of IT hardware purchasing or inventory management experience.

Qualifications

• Full purchasing cycle management for IT hardware, including supplier selection and cost negotiation.
• Forecast purchase requirements with sales to achieve a 92% fill rate and 80–120 days of sales inventory.
• Experience with KPI reporting, inventory control and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Forecast purchase requirements with Sales and suppliers to sustain a high fill rate.
• Collaborate with PLM, Engineering and international team to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to quality, cost discrepancies, shortages and delays.
• Present KPI information to stakeholders and translate priorities into supply chain strategies.
• Take responsibility for all inventory including stock, returns, and obsolescence.

Skills

Procurement processes

Inventory management

Excel

PowerBI

Negotiation

Communication

ERP (Sage100 ERP)

Data analysis

Education

CIPS Level 4 or above

Tools

PowerBI

Sage100 ERP

Excel

Job description

Confidential is seeking a Purchasing & Inventory Controller to manage the full purchasing cycle for IT hardware, identify new suppliers, negotiate costs, raise purchase orders and monitor delivery performance.

You will optimise inventory levels, work with Sales, PLM and Engineering, analyse data in PowerBI and Sage100 ERP, and drive cost savings while maintaining quality and service. This role requires 5–7 years of IT hardware purchasing or inventory management experience.