Procurement And Stock Manager - #2161435

Procurement & Stock Manager

Location: Sheffield

Team: Engineering & Operations

Reports To: Head of Engineering

Salary: Negotiable

Be the person who keeps everything moving.

At Vivedia, we create technology that supports life’s most meaningful moments. From helping families say goodbye to loved ones, to delivering technology for weddings, citizenship ceremonies and celebrations, what we do matters.

Behind every installation, project and customer experience is a well-organised operation that makes sure the right equipment is available at exactly the right time.

That's where you come in.

We're looking for a Procurement & Stock Manager who can take ownership of our supply chain, stock operation and procurement function. You'll lead a small team, build fantastic supplier relationships, and ensure our engineers have everything they need to deliver exceptional service across the UK.

If you love bringing order to complexity, enjoy improving processes, and get genuine satisfaction from seeing a well-run operation perform at its best, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be at the centre of our operation, making sure stock, assets, suppliers and systems all work together seamlessly.

Your Mission

• Ensure the right equipment is available at the right place and time
• Lead procurement, stock control and asset management across the business
• Build strong supplier partnerships that deliver quality, value and reliability
• Improve visibility, accuracy and performance across inventory and procurement
• Lead and develop a growing team
• Provide insightful reporting, forecasting and analysis to support business decisions
• Drive continuous improvement through better systems, automation and smarter ways of working

A Typical Week Might Include...

• Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best value and service
• Supporting engineers preparing for customer installations
• Reviewing stock levels and forecasting future demand
• Leading stock audits and ensuring inventory accuracy
• Improving Salesforce processes and reporting
• Investigating stock discrepancies and implementing solutions
• Developing dashboards that provide real-time operational visibility
• Working with Finance, Sales, Operations and Engineering teams to plan ahead
• Coaching and developing your team to help them thrive - 2 direct reports.

No two days are quite the same, but every day you'll be making a genuine impact on how effectively the business operates.

About You

You're organised, commercially aware and naturally proactive.

You enjoy solving problems before they become problems, and you're equally comfortable working with data, systems, suppliers and people.

You'll likely bring experience from:

• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Supply Chain
• Inventory Management
• Logistics
• Operations

You'll also have:

• Experience leading or developing team members
• Strong inventory and stock management knowledge
• Excellent supplier management skills
• Experience using ERP, CRM or inventory systems
• Strong analytical and forecasting capability
• Great communication and stakeholder management skills
• A continuous improvement mindset

Bonus Points If You Have...

• Experience in technology, engineering, electronics or manufacturing environments
• Salesforce experience
• ISO9001 knowledge
• A professional procurement, supply chain or inventory qualification

Why Join Vivedia?

Because what we do matters.

Our technology supports people during some of life's most important moments, and every person at Vivedia contributes to making those experiences reliable, professional and memorable.

You'll join a business that values:

• Collaboration over silos
• Ownership over excuses
• Improvement over "that's how we've always done it"
• People who care about doing great work

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to shape and improve a critical business function while leading a team that plays a vital role in our success.

Ready to Take Ownership?

If you're looking for a role where you can lead people, improve processes, influence business decisions and keep an entire operation running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help ensure Vivedia has everything it needs to deliver technology for the moments that matter.