Supply Chain Manager in Ashton-under-Lyne, Borough of Tameside

Purchasing, E-Commerce & Compliance Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Reporting to: Managing Director

Role Purpose
We are seeking an ambitious and commercially minded professional to take
ownership of our purchasing activities, e-commerce website management,
inventory control, and supply chain compliance. This is an excellent
opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career and
develop into a broader commercial management role as the business grows.
The successful candidate will ensure product availability, maintain an accurate
and effective online sales platform, manage supplier relationships, and
support the company sustainability and regulatory obligations, including
CBAM compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Purchasing & Supplier Management (40%)
Manage day-to-day purchasing activities and raise purchase orders.
Source products and negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules
with suppliers.
Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Monitor supplier performance, costs, and lead times.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
Maintain accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
 

Inventory & Stock Control (20%)
Monitor stock levels and forecast purchasing requirements.
Coordinate replenishment to maintain stock availability while
minimising excess inventory.
Investigate stock discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy.
Produce stock performance and purchasing reports.
Support warehouse and operational planning requirements.
 

E-Commerce Website Management (25%)

Manage the day-to-day operation of the company website and online
store.
Maintain product listings, pricing, specifications, images, and product
descriptions.
Ensure website content remains accurate and up to date.
Monitor online sales performance and customer purchasing trends.
Coordinate website improvements with external developers where
required.
Manage online product launches, promotions, and merchandising
activities.
Produce monthly reports on website performance, sales, and product
activity.
Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance (15%)
Monitor and maintain supplier compliance relating to CBAM and
relevant import regulations.
Collect and maintain supplier emissions and supporting compliance
data.
Track reporting deadlines and maintain audit-ready records.
Work with suppliers to improve the quality and accuracy of compliance
information.
Monitor regulatory developments that may affect purchasing and import
activities.
Support broader sustainability and ESG initiatives where applicable.

Essential Skills & Experience
Experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, product
management, or e-commerce administration.
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Good commercial awareness and negotiation capability.
Experience using ERP systems, stock management software, or e-
commerce platforms.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Desirable Skills
Experience with Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of inventory planning and forecasting.
Understanding of CBAM, environmental reporting, or supply chain
compliance requirements.
Experience working with import/export documentation.
Knowledge of Google Analytics or website performance reporting.
CIPS qualification or relevant procurement training.

Personal Attributes

• Ambitious and eager to develop professionally.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Commercially aware and results focused.
• Comfortable working across multiple business functions.
• Positive and collaborative approach.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Purchasing

• Supplier on-time delivery performance.
• Purchase cost savings achieved.
• Supplier performance ratings.

Inventory

• Stock availability levels.
• Inventory accuracy.
• Stock turnover and slow-moving stock reduction.

E-Commerce

• Website sales growth.
• Product data accuracy.
• Order processing efficiency.
• Customer satisfaction indicators.

Compliance

• CBAM reporting completed accurately and on time.
• Supplier compliance data completion rate.
• Successful completion of regulatory audits and data requests.