Procurement / Purchasing Manager

Working in association with a privately-owned property investment company owning a unique portfolio of freehold office, residential, hotel, retail and leisure properties based in Canary Wharf, our client seeks a purchasing / procurement manager to join the team. In summary, the role will be to work with the property managers and maintenance teams with regards to their procurement needs and maintain / manage stock holdings.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing company within one of the UK's most competitive markets, being London real estate. Reporting directly to the Head of Maintenance, this role will give the successful candidate exposure to a variety of duties, and to work with key stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Procuring materials as required, taking into account stock levels, project timelines. Proactively identifying and addressing any potential overruns.
• Raising purchase orders, tracking orders, updating Maintenance Team with ETA.
• Issuing required materials to maintenance teams, allocating costs to the job on the system for accurate financial tracking.
• Build a relationship with existing suppliers, sourcing new suppliers, secure/negotiate better credit terms and pricing.
• Resolve any supplier issues and discrepancies in a timely manner to minimise disruptions to operations and maintain smooth supply flows.
• Coordinate with internal departments such as maintenance/admin/accounts team to streamline processes and ensure seamless supply chain operations.
• Conduct quarterly stock takes to maintain accurate inventory/stock records and identify any discrepancies for resolution.
• Organising Stock / Storage Rooms, ensure adherence to safety and stock management standards.
• Organising and issuing of tools to the Maintenance Team, ensuring availability of necessary equipment for routine tasks and projects.
• Implementing/improving processes and procedures related to stock/inventory management.
• Compiling weekly reports on stock/inventory level, procurement activities, any discrepancies encountered

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Stock Controller or in a similar role.
• Good understanding of procurement processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with maintenance and construction materials.
• Working knowledge of stock/inventory management software.
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Excellent organisation skills and time management.
• Good communication and negotiation abilities
• A positive can-do attitude
• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints and remain motivated and positive.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.