Head of Procurement

Head of Procurement

Hull - office based

Salary: £38,000 to £50,000 (depending on experience)

Reporting to: Board of Directors

About the Company

We are a growing and well-established business specialising in fixings, fasteners, and ironmongery, supplying a broad customer base across multiple sectors. With a strong reputation for quality and service, we are now looking to strengthen our leadership team as we continue to expand.

About the Role

This is a key, hands-on leadership role overseeing all procurement activity, combining day-to-day buying with improvements in supplier management, stock control, and cost efficiency. You’ll work closely with the Board to protect margin, improve stock performance, and support growth.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Buying

Manage day-to-day purchasing across core product rangesMaintain stock levels to meet demand while minimising excessRaise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely deliveryMonitor market trends and material costs to inform buying decisions

Supplier Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with UK and overseas suppliersNegotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreementsSource and onboard new suppliers to improve cost and availabilityMonitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, reliability)

Cost Control & Margin Improvement

Drive cost-saving initiatives and improve gross marginBenchmark pricing and review market competitivenessWork with Sales to align pricing with current costsAssess UK vs import sourcing opportunities

Stock & Inventory

Own stock control strategy including min/max levels and forecastingReduce slow-moving and obsolete stockImprove stock accuracy and stock turn with the warehouse teamAnalyse demand trends and seasonality

Import Sourcing

Support development of direct import sourcing (Far East, India, Europe)Manage landed cost considerations (freight, duty, lead times)Assist with supplier onboarding, sampling, and quality control

Systems & Reporting

Use ERP systems to manage purchasing and reportingProduce reports on spend, stock, suppliers, and marginsIdentify and improve procurement processes

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead and develop a small procurement teamWork closely with Sales, Operations, and FinanceSupport product sourcing and technical queries

About You

Essential

Experience in procurement/buying (ideally within fixings, fasteners, ironmongery or similar)Strong negotiation and supplier management skillsCommercially aware with a focus on cost and marginExperience managing stock in a fast-paced environmentHands-on approach suited to an SMEExposure to importing goods

Desirable

Knowledge of the fixings/fastenings marketERP or stock system experiencePrevious team leadership experience

Personal Attributes

Commercially sharp and detail-focusedConfident, decisive, and proactiveStrong relationship builderComfortable working both strategically and operationallyAdaptable in a fast-paced environment

Success Measures

Improved gross margin and cost savingsIncreased stock turn and reduced excess stockStrong supplier performance and commercial termsHigh product availability and service levels

Why Join Us?

Key leadership role within a growing SMEReal opportunity to influence business performanceHands-on, commercially focused environmentOpportunity to shape and improve procurement processes

Interested? Apply now with your updated CV.

 

 

 

 

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