London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)
We’re partnering with one of Europe’s fastest‑growing DTC brands on a mission to deliver exceptional products, seamless operations, and unforgettable customer experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to join a category‑defining team obsessed with operational excellence, data‑driven decision‑making, and continuous improvement.
As the Purchasing Manager, you’ll own end‑to‑end purchasing and inbound supply operations, from demand forecasting and supplier management through to freight, inventory health, and stock availability. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring products are ordered accurately, delivered on time, and sourced cost‑effectively as the business scales at pace.
Key Responsibilities
- Owning demand forecasting across all channels, factoring in sales trends, seasonality, promotions, and NPD
- Translating forecasts into clear purchasing and ordering plans
- Managing the full purchase order lifecycle, creation, placement, tracking, amendments, and closure
- Acting as the primary operational contact for suppliers across Thailand, Vietnam, and future regions
- Monitoring supplier performance (OTD, quality, reliability) and driving continuous improvement
- Coordinating inbound freight (ocean, air, and road) and managing freight forwarder relationships
- Owning customs documentation and ensuring full import compliance
- Liaising daily with the 3PL to ensure accurate goods‑in, inventory integrity, and smooth operations
- Managing stock availability, identifying supply risks early and preventing stock‑outs or excess inventory
- Tracking landed costs and supporting cost optimisation initiatives
- Producing weekly operational reporting across POs, shipments, supplier KPIs, and inventory health
- Driving process improvements across purchasing systems, workflows, documentation, and reporting
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in purchasing, supply chain, or procurement (FMCG/food)
- Strong experience in demand planning and purchasing execution
- Proven experience working with international suppliers and managing imports/customs
- Excellent Excel / Google Sheets skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience coordinating international freight (ocean & air)
- Highly organised, proactive, and process‑driven
- Clear, confident communicator who escalates risks early and solves problems pragmatically
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary £40k–£50k + bonus + stock options
- 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Private health insurance and mental health support
- Generous learning & development budget and coaching
- Monthly wellness contribution and paid charity days
- Hybrid working in a collaborative, fast‑paced scale‑up environment
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