Purchasing & Inventory Manager

About Us Granada Secondary Glazing is the UKs market leader in premium secondary glazing solutions. Serving both residential and commercial clients, we specialise in bespoke products that improve thermal efficiency, reduce noise, and enhance security. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer care, we''re now focused on expanding our reach in the trade sectorand you could be an essential part of that journey. Outline Scope & Purpose of Role The Purchasing and Inventory Manager will work closely with the Purchasing team, Operations Manager and Production team to oversee the purchase of products, and equipment for the Company. You are expected to develop and implement purchasing strategies, help manage a purchasing team and ensure that the organisation gets the best procurement deals. Key Tasks Purchasing of Raw Materials and Adhoc/Company supplies. You will run daily MRPs Build and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, old and new. Ensuring knowledge of their lead times. Product Knowledge Maintaining the inventory database and stock levels Stock Audits and Discrepancies Develops and Implements procedures relating to purchase and inventory control Negotiates the best prices / lead times / contracts with suppliers Deal with any Invoice queries Review purchase orders as and when necessary Chase up confirmed delivery dates Collaborate with the Sales and Production teams. Authorise orders for purchasing staff Oversee, Lead, develop, manage and train the current Purchasing/Inventory team Manage Staff holidays/absences Preparing reports for month end and also weekly meetings with the Operations Manager. Importing stock through a bonded warehouse Analyses daily product and supply levels to anticipate problems and shortages Reducing costs as and where possible, to ensure the best price is guaranteed. Helping and support other areas of the Business as and when needed. Lead on project work, and manage various different projects Key Objectives Procurement cost management and analysis skills A clear understanding of supply risk control Contract Management Skills People Management experience Experience and knowledge of working via SAGE Exceptional negotiation skills This role is office based Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm.55b20050-bc17-4e5d-bfce-3c406318dffc

Created: 2025-08-13