Purchasing & Operations Manager
Ref: AS5355155
Bath, England
£50,000
- Permanent
- Procurement Operations
- E-Commerce Supply Chain
- Sustainable Sourcing
About the candidate
A results-driven operations and supply chain professional with over five years’ experience across e-commerce, retail and start-up environments. They bring a strong blend of procurement, supplier management and product operations experience, with a hands-on approach to solving problems and improving ways of working.
They are well suited to a permanent Purchasing & Operations Manager role, particularly within a fast-paced, customer-focused business with an interest in sustainability. Available to start in two weeks, they are comfortable working cross-functionally and using systems to improve stock control, fulfilment and supplier performance.
What makes them great?
- Improved Stock Accuracy: Led supply chain improvements for a growing e-commerce platform, increasing stock accuracy by around 20% and supporting better fulfilment performance.
- Reduced Excess Inventory: Helped implement inventory management systems within a mid-sized retail environment, reducing excess inventory by approximately 15% and improving stock turnover.
- Strong Sustainability Focus: Brings practical purchasing and operations experience alongside a clear interest in sustainability-led supplier and product decisions.
Areas of expertise
- Procurement & Supplier Management: Experienced in supplier sourcing, negotiation, performance monitoring and building strong vendor relationships to improve pricing and delivery terms.
- Supply Chain & Inventory Control: Skilled in managing end-to-end supply chain activity, improving stock accuracy and supporting smoother product launches.
- Systems & Continuous Improvement: Confident using inventory and operational systems to streamline processes, reduce excess stock and improve overall efficiency.