Procurement & Inventory Projects Manager


Company Description

As Procurement & Inventory Projects Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how Rexel manages its purchasing and stock, ensuring we deliver the right product, in the right place, at the right time – all while driving efficiency, innovation and value across our UK business.

The Benefits of a Career with Rexel

  • Contributory pension scheme and life assurance
  • Bonuses: Gainshare bonus scheme – get rewarded for growth / Performance Related Bonus scheme
  • Time Off: 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, increasing throughout the years too!)
  • You can also buy and sell holiday each year
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Support & Development: Extensive learning opportunities from day one.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance / Free virtual GP service, Healthy Mind Champions, and more!4
  • Perks: Staff discounts, exclusive holiday offers and free financial support and education

Job Description

In this key role, you will oversee all purchasing and inventory projects across Rexel UK. You will drive strategic procurement initiatives, improve inventory quality and lead cross-functional projects that increase operational efficiency, reduce costs and support customer service excellence.

Working closely with procurement, supply chain, commercial and finance teams, you will own a portfolio of projects focused on process standardisation, automation and ERP improvements. You will be accountable for delivering measurable benefits in product availability, inventory performance and cost savings, while championing continuous improvement across the function.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead procurement and inventory optimisation projects, including process standardisation, automation initiatives and ERP system improvements.
  • Track and report project KPIs, timelines, risks and benefits, ensuring clear visibility for stakeholders at all levels.
  • Deliver measurable improvements to customer service, inventory quality, cost savings and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with sales, commercial, category management and finance teams to ensure purchasing and stock projects are aligned with business objectives.
  • Identify and drive cost-saving opportunities and cost-control initiatives across procurement and inventory activities.
  • Act as the departmental lead for continuous improvement, process review and best-practice implementation.
  • Build strong internal networks across Supply Chain, IT, Marketing, People and other enabling functions to ensure smooth delivery and adoption of change.

You will succeed in this role by demonstrating strong collaboration, taking accountability for outcomes and maintaining a clear focus on the customer, while using your resourcefulness and problem-solving skills to innovate and drive better ways of working.


Qualifications

At Rexel, we prioritise hiring individuals based on behaviours and potential, rather than requiring specific formal qualifications for roles. The behaviours that will set you up for success as a Procurement & Inventory Projects Manager colleague include:

  • COLLABORATION: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives
  • TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking ownership of projects, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments
  • CUSTOMER FOCUS: Building strong internal customer relationships and delivering solutions that improve service and stock availability

To be successful in this role, you’ll also need:

  • Excellent project management and organisational skills
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
  • Experience in procurement, inventory management, supply chain or project management
  • A problem-solving mindset with a continuous improvement approach
  • Good analytical skills and the ability to track KPIs and project outcomes
  • The ability to work cross-functionally and manage competing priorities

A project management qualification is preferred but not essential, and a qualification in Supply Chain, Business or a related field would be advantageous.


Additional Information

At Rexel UK, we’re all about welcoming people from different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because we know that diversity drives fresh ideas and great results.

By coming together as one team, we’re building a high-performance culture that not only drives success but also creates real value for our customers and communities.

Creating an environment where individuality is celebrated and creativity flourishes, we're making sure everyone feels supported and confident to be their best. 

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...