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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.