Supply Chain Specialist

*Why We Exist*
At Raylo, we're on a mission to accelerate the move to a circular economy. The only way customers and manufacturers will make that shift is if it's simple and cost-effective - this is where we come in. We're building a category-defining global subscription infrastructure, making premium tech accessible and affordable for both consumers and businesses. With over 180,000 subscribers in the UK and growth accelerating - we've proven the demand for a smarter, more sustainable way to access technology.

Raylo is a fast-growing and profitable company, backed by global investors including Macquarie, NatWest, and Channel 4 Ventures.

We are proud to have been selected for Endeavor's network in 2024, underscoring our role as a high-impact, mission-driven business with global ambitions. And in 2025 we were recognised as part of Tech Nation's UK's Future Fifty programme.

We have been B-Corp certified since 2021 and were recently acknowledged by S&P Global for the positive impact of our circular business model via a Green Financing with NatWest.

At Raylo, performance matters. We set ambitious goals, move fast, and hold ourselves to a high standard, because our mission is too important to settle for less.

*Our Core Values
Be deeply curious*
– We thrive on innovation through diverse approaches, views, and people.

* Walk in your customer's shoes*
– To build the best products and make the best decisions for the long term, we must figure out what our customers need, not just what they want.

* Focus and execute*
– We have a big vision, but we believe in nailing the most important problems first.

* Be gritty*
– Only gritty teams succeed. Our individual ownership, passion, and perseverance mean we're a team through thick and thin.

What To Expect
You'll be joining Raylo's high-performing Buying & Operations function at a time of exciting growth, with the business aiming to expand its customer base by 60% in the next year, primarily via To support this, we're significantly growing our product range and doubling down on device availability and commercial optimisation.

In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring that our refurbished and new tech products (including phones and accessories) are available, profitable, and delivered on time. You'll split your time evenly across supplier coordination, purchase ordering, inbound logistics and inventory tracking. You'll be supported by a collaborative and experienced team but will be trusted with real ownership from day one.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role that sits at the intersection of commercial buying, supply chain operations and partner management. You'll work closely with teams across the business and be given clear, accelerated development toward a Senior Buyer or Category Manager role as you grow with us.

What You'll Do

• Own the end-to-end purchase order process for reorders, from raising POs to ensuring on-time delivery, pricing accuracy and stock alignment.
• Source refurbished and new tech products in line with demand forecasts, margin goals and category growth targets.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with a wide range of suppliers and 3PL/grade partners.
• Negotiate best-in-market pricing and commercial terms that support our sustainability and profitability goals.
• Track and report on stock levels, inbound shipments, profitability trends and supplier performance.
• Identify and flag inventory risks (e.g., OOS events, slow movers, delivery delays) before they impact customer experience.
• Work closely with Marketing, Customer Service, Risk and Tech to support product launches, pricing changes and category improvements.
• Contribute ideas to streamline and improve how we buy, track and coordinate product supply, particularly across refurbished and circular categories.

*You'll Succeed With*

• 1+ years of experience in a buying, procurement, or supply chain operations role, ideally in consumer tech, eCommerce, or FMCG.
• Degree level education
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence managing pricing, PO accuracy, and stock forecasts with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships with professionalism and pace.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, basic formulas for tracking cost and stock).
• Exceptional time management, attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field.
• (Bonus) Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment, or exposure to reverse logistics, refurbishment, or circular product categories.

We're not looking for you to meet every point on this job description, please still get in touch if you think you could add value and do your best work here at Raylo. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
Opportunities & Benefits
We are continuously improving and listening to our quarterly employee surveys to provide the best opportunities and benefits for our employees.

• Share in Raylo's success – Stock options for all employees
• Get the latest tech – Exclusive Raylo device lease for employees
• Hybrid working model – that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration, empowering you to do your best work while staying connected with the team.
• 33 days off, your way – 25 days + 8 bank holidays with full flexibility to use on the days that mean the most to you
• Invest in your growth – L&D budget to support the skills you value
• Fast-track your career – Two performance reviews a year
• Family-first policies – Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption or shared parental leave, if you've been with us for 12 months.
• Save big on childcare – Workplace nursery scheme for major cost savings
• Perks on perks – Perkbox membership with discounts & wellbeing benefits
• Good times, guaranteed – Optional quarterly socials, plus summer & Christmas parties

Hiring Process

*What's next?*
Once you submit your application, our Talent Team will contact you if you have been shortlisted for the role.

We set an exceptionally high bar at Raylo, and in return, we will aim to give you the best candidate experience possible.

*If there's anything we can do to make your application process easier for you, because of disability, neurodiversity or any other personal reason, please let us know.*
Stage 1: Talent Screening

Stage 2: Hiring Manager Interview

Stage 3: Task Stage

Stage 4: Values-based Interview & Co-founder Final

• As an FCA-regulated business, we conduct background checks (DBS and AML) on all successful candidates who are offered a position at Raylo during the onboarding process.

*Diversity & Inclusion at Raylo*
At Raylo, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, believing they make us stronger.