Purchasing & Inventory Manager (Portsmouth, Hampshire, GB, PO1 3LT)

Serco
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingSkills: ["People management","Communication","Organisational","Stakeholder management","Continuous improvement"]

Lead purchasing, stores, and inventory operations supporting maintenance and availability of critical maritime assets within the DMS-NG Asset Management team. Manage and develop a multi-site purchasing and stores team, act as inventory and stock control subject matter expert, and maintain Purchasing/Inventory procedures in the Integrated Management System. Oversee inventory accuracy, audits, supplier spend, and stock holdings while implementing new processes and technologies to improve operational readiness.

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Purchasing & Inventory Manager (Portsmouth, Hampshire, GB, PO1 3LT)

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Job Summary

Lead purchasing, stores, and inventory operations supporting maintenance and availability of critical maritime assets within the DMS-NG Asset Management team. Manage and develop a multi-site purchasing and stores team, act as inventory and stock control subject matter expert, and maintain Purchasing/Inventory procedures in the Integrated Management System. Oversee inventory accuracy, audits, supplier spend, and stock holdings while implementing new processes and technologies to improve operational readiness.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead day-to-day purchasing, stores, and inventory operations across the DMS-NG contract.
  • •Manage and develop a team of purchasing and stores professionals across multiple service delivery areas.
  • •Own and maintain Purchasing and Inventory company procedures within the Integrated Management System (IMS).
  • •Oversee inventory accuracy, stock audits, supplier spend, and stock holdings while driving continuous improvement.
  • •Champion implementation of new processes, technologies, and ways of working, including SEAMS.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:PensionBank HolidaysEmployee AssistanceVirtual GpDiscounts

Key Requirements

  • •Experience managing engineering inventory systems and maintenance databases such as Maximo Application Suite or SAP.
  • •Strong background in technical stores, inventory management, and purchasing operations.
  • •Experience managing the end-to-end procurement process within a digital environment.
  • •Proven people management experience, able to lead, motivate, and develop teams.
  • •Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills across diverse teams.
Experience:EngineeringMaritimeInventory managementProcurementDefence
Skills:People managementCommunicationOrganisationalStakeholder managementContinuous improvement
Tech Stack:Maximo Application SuiteSAPIntegrated Management System (IMS)Engineering and Asset Management System (SEAMS)SEAMSIMS

Eligibility

Security Clearance:BPSSCTCSC

Company Brief

Serco
Provides public services across defence, transport, health, justice, immigration and citizen services, delivering operations, consultancy and managed services to governments and commercial clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Hook, United Kingdom
Founded: 1929
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