Purchasing and Operations Lead

Purchasing and Operations LeadLocation: Ringwood, Hampshire Salary: £35,000 £40,000 per annumHours: 37.5 hours per week The RoleAre you a driven Purchasing and Operations Lead who can take ownership of end to end operational excellence? Managing purchasing, inbound receiving, warehousing, stock control, logistics, and returns. You ll ensure internal and external customers receive a high quality, well managed service, continuously improving processes while keeping operations efficient, compliant, and properly resourced. Leading a small team, the role is office-based with a small clean warehouse opposite.Skills and Experience:At least 2 years experience in a similar operation and purchasing role.Strong experience managing full stock lifecycle.Proven background in purchasing, supplier relationship management, and supplier negotiation.Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving, and knowledge sharing.Excellent time management and ability to manage multiple priorities.Confident communicator.Desirable: CIPS qualification or similar.The Package:Company Profit Share (first £3,600 is tax free). 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with your length of service. Birthday as additional paid leave. Additional paid leave (dependent on company performance). Private Medical Insurance, including dental. Ongoing training and support. Company sick pay policy. Pension Scheme. Hybrid Working Progression opportunities. Fresh fruit, the occasional pizza and a posh coffee machine! ..... full job details .....