Live Events - Asset and Procurement Manager


Company:	IPS -Impact Productions ( Milton Keynes) Ltd
Salary:	£42,000 to £48,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Milton Keynes, MK1 1ED
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	27 Nov 2026

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Summary

Take ownership of the equipment and procurement function at the heart of a fast-paced live events business.

IPS is looking for an experienced Asset & Procurement Manager to take overall responsibility for our equipment assets and procurement activities.

Working across our Warehouse, Projects, Dry Hire,Workshop and Finance teams, you will oversee the full equipment lifecycle—from purchasing and asset tracking to maintenance, replacement and disposal.

You will build strong supplier relationships, negotiate commercial terms, maintain accurate information in HireTrack and use data to guide purchasing and investment decisions.

You will also lead and develop a small Asset & Procurement team, helping to deliver efficient operations and successful projects across the business.

What you’ll be doing

Managing IPS’s equipment inventory and asset-management processes

Overseeing equipment, parts and consumables procurement

Developing supplier relationships and negotiating competitive terms

Monitoring equipment utilisation, condition, repairs and lifecycle

Supporting capital expenditure and equipment investment decisions

Managing stocktakes, asset audits and equipment disposal

Maintaining accurate asset information and reporting

Leading and developing the Asset & Procurement team

Essential requirements

What we’re looking for You will have previous experience in asset management, procurement, stock management or a related operational role, along with experience managing a small team. You will be commercially aware, highly organised and confident negotiating with suppliers and using data to make informed decisions. Experience within live events, entertainment, AV, staging or equipment rental—and knowledge of HireTrack or similar systems—would be advantageous. This is a varied role within a fast-paced live events environment, combining office-based, warehouse and practical activities. Some flexibility, including occasional early starts, late finishes and weekend work, maybe required.

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