Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Purchasing & Inventory Manager Location: Maidstone Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Attractive + Bens - Join a pioneering company that designs, builds and supplies bespoke solutions - Embrace a diverse and inclusive culture, passionate about our planet - Collaborate with exceptional talent to deliver quality and excellence consistently - Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being Our client, a trailblazer, is seeking an experienced Purchasing & Inventory Manager to join their team near Maidstone. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in optimising procurement processes and inventory management for a company at the forefront of its industry. Position Overview As the Purchasing & Inventory Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all purchasing activities, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the timely availability of materials and resources. This role is critical in maintaining an accurate and efficient stock of materials to support production and order fulfillment, contributing to the overall success of the company and its ability to deliver innovative energy solutions to diverse markets across the UK and internationally. Requirements CIPS qualification preferred, with industry experience Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data management Strong communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills Significant experience in purchasing, inventory management, and production scheduling Experience in a manufacturing or production environment Working knowledge of supply chain management best practices Excellent time-management skills/prioritise tasks, and manage multiple projects Strong project management skills, with a solid understanding of MRP & ERP systems Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of lean principles Company Overview The company boasts an exceptionally talented team dedicated to delivering quality and excellence consistently across diverse markets in the UK and internationally. As an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion, they are passionate about our planet and strive to create a sustainable future. At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you. KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market...