Procurement & Stores Manager

Procurement & Stores Manager

Chippindale Plant Hire & Sales

Full-Time 42 hours per week| Salary £39,250.00 per annum

Benefits: Company Pension, 24 Days Annual Leave, Life Assurance, Critical Illness Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and Training & Development.

Lead Purchasing, Stock Control and Commercial Stores Operations

Chippindale Plant Hire & Sales is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Procurement & Stores Manager to lead and develop our purchasing, inventory and stores operations.

This is a management role offering the opportunity to shape a strategically important department within a growing business. You will be responsible for driving purchasing efficiencies, improving supplier performance, strengthening stock control processes and maximising the commercial performance of our Stores operation.

As part of the management team, you will work closely with colleagues across Operations, Finance, Technical Services, Transport, IT and SHEQ, helping to deliver business-wide improvements that support our continued growth.

About Us

Chippindale Plant Hire & Sales has been serving the construction industry for more than 77 years and operates a network of depots across Northern England. We are a leading supplier of plant, tools, excavator attachments and site accommodation, supporting customers through both hire and sales solutions.

We are proud distributors of premium brands including Volvo, Bomag, Mecalac and Stihl. As part of AER Rents Group, we are investing heavily in our people, systems and infrastructure to support ambitious growth plans across the UK.

What You'll Be Doing

Procurement & Supply Chain Leadership

• Develop and implement purchasing strategies that support operational and commercial objectives.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.
• Negotiate improved pricing, rebates, discounts and commercial terms.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities whilst maintaining service, quality and availability.

Inventory & Stock Control

• Take responsibility for stock management across the depot network.
• Improve stock accuracy, replenishment processes and inventory controls.
• Reduce obsolete and slow-moving stock whilst ensuring critical parts remain available.
• Work with Finance to maintain robust stock valuation and reporting processes.

Commercial Development

• Grow the Stores department as a profitable business unit.
• Increase sales of parts, tools and equipment to trade and end-user customers.
• Review pricing and margins to maximise profitability.
• Identify new revenue opportunities and product ranges.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, motivate and develop the Stores team.
• Establish meaningful KPIs and performance reporting.
• Drive improvements in systems, automation and operational processes.
• Promote a culture of accountability, customer service and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Proven experience within Procurement, Purchasing, Stock Control or Stores Management.
• Strong supplier negotiation and cost-reduction experience.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple sites or locations.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing margins, pricing and profitability.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of stock management, ERP or inventory systems.

Desirable

• Experience within plant hire, construction equipment, engineering, automotive or a similar technical environment.
• Knowledge of construction plant, machinery parts, tools and equipment.

The Person

You'll be:

• Commercially minded and focused on driving profitability.
• Organised, detail-driven and highly accountable.
• A confident leader who enjoys developing people and improving performance.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and implementing positive change.
• Customer-focused with a strong commitment to service excellence.

Why Join Chippindale?

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a key business function within a successful and growing organisation. You'll have the autonomy to improve systems, influence purchasing strategy, strengthen supplier relationships and drive commercial performance across the business.

For an ambitious procurement or stores professional looking for their next leadership challenge, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a genuine impact.

We offer

• Salary of £39,500 per annum (based on 42 hour working week)
• 24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company Pension
• Critical Illness Cover Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training & development
• Employee Assistance Helpline

Diversity, Inclusion & Armed Forces Covenant

At Chippindale Plant Hire & Sales, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are also proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold Bronze Award status under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We actively support current and former members of the Armed Forces community, including reservists, veterans, service leavers and military families, recognising the valuable skills, experience and attributes they bring to our business.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced procurement, purchasing or stores professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of purchasing, stock control and commercial stores operations at Chippindale Plant Hire & Sales