Strategic Supply Chain & Inventory Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Croydon, United Kingdom seeks a Supply Chain & Inventory Lead to oversee supplier contracts, relationships, and inventory across spend categories. You will ensure value, service, quality and continuity of supply by coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

The role emphasizes contract development, performance monitoring, data reporting, and continuous improvement, with a focus on cost reduction and risk management.

Qualifications

• Procurement, purchasing or supply chain experience.
• Experience managing suppliers and contracts.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Experience analysing spend and delivering savings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier contracts and commercial matters.
• Build and manage supplier relationships across sites.
• Source and assess alternative suppliers.
• Oversee inventory and stock management.
• Analyse tender responses and present recommendations.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and risk mitigation.
• Prepare monthly contract performance reports.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation & tendering

Stakeholder engagement

KPI monitoring

Advanced Excel

Spend analysis

Cost reduction

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Travel flexibility

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Croydon, United Kingdom seeks a Supply Chain & Inventory Lead to oversee supplier contracts, relationships, and inventory across spend categories. You will ensure value, service, quality and continuity of supply by coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

The role emphasizes contract development, performance monitoring, data reporting, and continuous improvement, with a focus on cost reduction and risk management.