Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager (Electrical) - Dartford, Kent
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Manager to join
our client
, a growing electrical contracting company. This is a hands-on, commercially focused role for someone who can manage warehouse stock, own the CRM product catalogue, and deliver cost-effective procurement to support multiple live projects.

Location:
Dartford (Office based)

Salary:
£35,000 - £45,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Hours:
Monday - Friday 40hrs + Overtime Available

Holidays:
25 Days + Bank Holidays (one extra day per length of service)

Benefits:
Quarterly Company Bonuses

The Role

The Procurement Manager will ensure projects run smoothly by securing materials at the best prices, maintaining accurate stock levels, preparing job kits for site teams and developing strong supplier relationships. You will take ownership of the end-to-end procurement process from purchasing and goods receipting to invoice matching and CRM catalogue management to support timely, efficient project delivery.

Key Duties

• Stock & Warehouse Management: Maintain and monitor warehouse stock levels, perform regular stock counts, and ensure materials are stored and tracked correctly to avoid shortages or excess.
• Job Preparation & Picking: Pick and pack materials for upcoming jobs accurately and on time; prepare job kits and documentation for site teams.
• CRM Product Catalogue Ownership: Own and maintain the CRM product catalogue, add new items, update descriptions, pricing and part numbers, and ensure the catalogue reflects current project needs.
• Material Procurement: Place purchase orders for all project-related materials; source competitively, confirm lead times and ensure on-time delivery and required quality standards.
• Goods Receipting & Stock Records: Accurately receipt deliveries against POs, update stock records and investigate any discrepancies.
• Invoice Processing: Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, verify prices and quantities, and liaise with finance to resolve discrepancies.
• Supplier & Wholesaler Relationships: Build and maintain relationships with electrical wholesalers and suppliers; negotiate pricing, discounts, credit terms and delivery schedules.
• Cost Control & Benchmarking: Continuously benchmark supplier pricing, identify savings opportunities, and implement cost-effective purchasing strategies without compromising quality.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Produce procurement and stock reports for management; recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills & Experience

• Previous procurement, stock control or supply chain experience; experience within the electrical industry is highly desirable.
• Good working knowledge of electrical materials, components and terminology (desirable).
• Strong negotiation, supplier management and commercial awareness.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Confident using CRMs, stock management systems and MS Excel.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, work under pressure and take ownership of tasks.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with internal teams and suppliers.

Qualifications (desirable)

• Relevant procurement, supply chain or inventory management qualification or apprenticeship.
• Experience using purchasing/ERP systems and maintaining product catalogues.

Accountability

• Ensure projects have the right materials, in the right quantities, at the right time to support smooth delivery.
• Deliver the best commercial outcomes for the business through effective supplier negotiation and stock control.
• Maintain accurate warehouse records and a reliable CRM catalogue to support operational teams.

Package

• Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, Overtime Available
• Holidays: 25 Days + Bank Holidays
• Benefits: Quarterly Company Bonus Scheme

Procurement Manager (Electrical) - Dartford
**Procurement Manager (Electrical) - Kent

Procurement Manager (Electrical) - Kent
Procurement Manager (Electrical)**
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