Head of Procurement & Warehouse

SBFM is looking for an experienced Head of Procurement & Warehouse to join our business and take ownership of our procurement strategy and warehouse operations.
This is a key role within the business, responsible for driving cost efficiency, supplier performance and operational excellence across our procurement function, while also leading the end-to-end operation of our new logistics hub in Eltham.
You will oversee the procurement of goods and services, with a particular focus on cleaning materials and equipment, managing supplier relationships, negotiating competitive pricing and ensuring strong commercial control. Alongside this, you will have full responsibility for the warehouse operation, covering goods-in, bottling, stock control, picking, packing and the on-time delivery of stock and consumables to our client sites.
Working closely with Operations, Account Managers, Legal and other internal stakeholders, you will ensure our procurement and warehouse activities support both our commercial objectives and the needs of our clients., Own and implement procurement and warehouse strategies that drive cost savings, efficiency and operational performance
Manage supplier selection, negotiation, contracts and ongoing supplier performance across strategic and preferred suppliers
Lead competitive tendering activity and maintain competitive pricing across all procurement categories
Use SBFM's buying power to negotiate favourable commercial terms and identify opportunities for further savings
Ensure on-time-in-full (OTIF) delivery of equipment, stock and consumables to client sites, with clear visibility of orders and deliveries
Take full ownership of warehouse operations, including goods-in, bottling, packing, labelling, picking, packing and despatch
Oversee the bottling and labelling of cleaning chemicals, ensuring appropriate processes and regulatory compliance are maintained
Translate client site stock and consumption information into accurate and efficient ordering requirements
Manage inventory and stock levels to minimise working capital while maintaining product availability
Lead, develop and support the warehouse team, including recruitment, performance management and training
Maintain accurate procurement and warehouse policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards, including COSHH
Monitor market trends, supply chain risks and opportunities, identifying alternative products and innovative solutions where appropriate
Work closely with Account Managers, Operations and site-level teams to ensure procurement and warehouse activities support client requirements and customer satisfaction
Drive sustainability, ESG and ethical sourcing initiatives across procurement activity
Monitor key procurement and warehouse performance metrics and identify opportunities for continuous improvement

Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, warehouse and/or logistics management
Strong understanding of procurement, supply chain, inventory and warehouse management principles
Experience managing supplier relationships, contracts, negotiations and supplier performance
Experience leading warehouse operations, including goods-in, pick, pack, despatch and stock control
Experience managing, developing and motivating a warehouse team
Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, cost control and working capital management
Excellent negotiation and contract management skills
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
A degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management and/or CIPS qualification is highly desirable
Experience within a fast-paced, multi-site environment would be advantageous
Knowledge of COSHH, compliance and sustainable procurement practices would be beneficial

At SBFM, we are committed to delivering high-quality, commercially efficient and sustainable soft facilities management solutions to our clients. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping our procurement function and establishing an efficient, high-performing logistics operation as our new Eltham hub develops.