Purchasing Operations Manager
Ref: AS6678295
Swindon, England
£42,000
- Permanent
- Procurement Operations
- Sustainable Supply Chains
- Inventory Optimisation
About the candidate
A detail-oriented operations and supply chain professional with a strong background across e-commerce, retail and distribution environments. They bring hands-on experience managing procurement processes, supplier relationships, stock control and logistics coordination, with a clear focus on improving service, reducing waste and supporting sustainable ways of working.
They are looking for a permanent opportunity and can start in 2 weeks. Based in Swindon, England, they would suit a mission-led business looking for someone proactive, commercially aware and comfortable using systems and automation to make purchasing and supply chain operations run more smoothly.
What makes them great?
- Reduced Excess Stock: Implemented an inventory management system within a mid-size e-commerce environment, reducing excess stock by around 30% and improving overall operational performance.
- Improved Delivery Performance: Developed supplier KPIs in a regional retail setting, helping improve on-time delivery rates by around 20%.
- Sustainability Focus: Actively contributed to eco-friendly packaging initiatives and is motivated by opportunities to support more sustainable supply chain practices.
Areas of expertise
- Procurement & Supplier Management: Experienced in managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts and aligning purchasing activity with operational and commercial goals.
- Inventory & Supply Chain Optimisation: Strong background in stock management, order processing, logistics coordination and using data to improve availability and efficiency.
- Systems & Continuous Improvement: Hands-on experience implementing inventory and warehouse management systems, improving visibility and supporting smarter decision-making.