Purchasing and Inventory Manager

Fire Hospitality ·www.firegroup.uk

Location Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Hospitality
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Purchasing & Inventory Manager

Become the Purchasing and Inventory Manager at a thriving hospitality group with a growing portfolio of iconic hotels across the UK. In this permanent, full-time role with a starting salary of £38,000 per annum, you will be responsible for managing purchasing, inventory, and stores operations across our properties, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective supply chain management.

As Purchasing and Inventory Manager, you will oversee purchasing, supplier relationships, and inventory control for all sites. Maintain secure, organised, and compliant storerooms and stock management processes- Drive continuous improvements in cost, control, and efficiency

Preferred Requirements:
  • Manage purchasing for all sites, including comparing suppliers and negotiating the best prices and terms
  • Oversee physical organisation of stores: zones, labelling, shelving, FIFO/FEFO, and secure storage
  • Standardise goods receiving: check deliveries against POs, sign off, and record batch/expiry/quantities
  • Enforce stock control: requisitions, stock movement records, weekly/monthly counts, and annual stocktake
  • Implement security measures: key access, special control for high-value stores, segregation of items
Preferred Qualifications:
  • At least 3 years' experience in purchasing, inventory, or stores management (hospitality experience preferred)
  • Strong organisational and attention-to-detail skills
  • Confidence in supplier communication and negotiation
The Package: 
  • Starting Salary of £38K 
  • plus other benefits
Why Apply with FIRE Group?

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⚠️ Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
  


  

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Who is hiring for the Purchasing and Inventory Manager role?
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Where is the Purchasing and Inventory Manager job located?
The Purchasing and Inventory Manager role with Fire Hospitality is based in Southampton, GB.
Is the Purchasing and Inventory Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Fire Hospitality.
What experience level is the Purchasing and Inventory Manager role?
The Purchasing and Inventory Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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