Description
The company acts as a technical partner to the world’s most ambitious productions, from studio features to high-end television and broadcast. Operating from London, Dublin, and Cardiff, they specialise in video, RF, data, DIT, networking, and comms, with a focus on supporting physical production by connecting people and technology.
We are seeking a Production Procurement & Asset Planner to support our growing
production team. This role owns strategic procurement, asset utilisation analysis, and future-kit availability planning, keeping the company’s production office running smoothly. You’ll ensure the right equipment is available for upcoming hires, identify shortages early, evaluate purchase options, and work closely with engineering to ensure new builds and refurbishments are completed in time for confirmed
jobs.
Your goal will be to keep the company’s rental fleet commercially sharp, technically current, and operationally ready.
Role and Responsibilities
Forecasting & Availability Planning
• Future hire analysis — Review upcoming bookings, long-form productions, and
tentative enquiries to identify kit shortages or conflicts.
• Shortage flagging — Proactively alert management and operations when stock levels or availability windows are at risk.
• Scenario modelling — Run best/worst-case scenarios for overlapping hires, seasonal demand, and high-risk categories.
Strategic Procurement
• Vendor engagement — Source quotes, negotiate pricing, and maintain relationships with manufacturers and distributors.
• Purchase proposals — Build business cases for new kit purchases, including ROI, utilisation forecasts, and competitive analysis.
• End-of-life alternatives — Identify replacement models when equipment is discontinued or no longer serviceable.
• Cost benchmarking — Compare pricing across suppliers and track historical spend.
Asset Utilisation & Fleet Intelligence
• Utilisation reporting — Analyse utilisation rates across all fixed assets to inform purchasing, retirement, and refurbishment decisions.
• Lifecycle tracking — Monitor asset age, service history, and depreciation to guide long-term planning.
• Fleet optimisation — Recommend redistribution, bundling, or decommissioning of under-performing assets.
Cross-Department Collaboration
• Engineering coordination — Work with engineering to ensure new builds, custom rigs, and repairs are completed ahead of job deadlines.
• Operations alignment — Partner with bookings, warehouse, and production office teams to maintain accurate availability data.
• Inventory accuracy — Support stock-take cycles and ensure system data reflects real-world asset status.
Candidate Requirements
• Proven experience in procurement, rental operations, production equipment, or broadcast/film technology.
• Strong understanding of camera, grip, lighting, RF, monitoring, and data-handling equipment.
• Ability to interpret utilisation data and turn it into actionable recommendations.
• Commercial awareness: ROI modelling, cost comparison, and supplier negotiation.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team coordination.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting timelines.
Key Attributes
• Forward-thinking — Always scanning ahead for shortages, risks, and opportunities.
• Detail-driven — Accuracy in availability planning and procurement documentation.
• Commercially minded — Balances cost, performance, and long-term value.
• Technically curious — Keeps up with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Collaborative — Works seamlessly with engineering, operations, and management.
Working Conditions
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Holiday - 31 days per year, including UK bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee of the Month Award
• 2 unpaid days annually for volunteering
• Regular staff socials and celebrations
We are seeking a Production Procurement & Asset Planner to support our growing
production team. This role owns strategic procurement, asset utilisation analysis, and future-kit availability planning, keeping the company’s production office running smoothly. You’ll ensure the right equipment is available for upcoming hires, identify shortages early, evaluate purchase options, and work closely with engineering to ensure new builds and refurbishments are completed in time for confirmed
jobs.
Your goal will be to keep the company’s rental fleet commercially sharp, technically current, and operationally ready.
Role and Responsibilities
Forecasting & Availability Planning
• Future hire analysis — Review upcoming bookings, long-form productions, and
tentative enquiries to identify kit shortages or conflicts.
• Shortage flagging — Proactively alert management and operations when stock levels or availability windows are at risk.
• Scenario modelling — Run best/worst-case scenarios for overlapping hires, seasonal demand, and high-risk categories.
Strategic Procurement
• Vendor engagement — Source quotes, negotiate pricing, and maintain relationships with manufacturers and distributors.
• Purchase proposals — Build business cases for new kit purchases, including ROI, utilisation forecasts, and competitive analysis.
• End-of-life alternatives — Identify replacement models when equipment is discontinued or no longer serviceable.
• Cost benchmarking — Compare pricing across suppliers and track historical spend.
Asset Utilisation & Fleet Intelligence
• Utilisation reporting — Analyse utilisation rates across all fixed assets to inform purchasing, retirement, and refurbishment decisions.
• Lifecycle tracking — Monitor asset age, service history, and depreciation to guide long-term planning.
• Fleet optimisation — Recommend redistribution, bundling, or decommissioning of under-performing assets.
Cross-Department Collaboration
• Engineering coordination — Work with engineering to ensure new builds, custom rigs, and repairs are completed ahead of job deadlines.
• Operations alignment — Partner with bookings, warehouse, and production office teams to maintain accurate availability data.
• Inventory accuracy — Support stock-take cycles and ensure system data reflects real-world asset status.
Candidate Requirements
• Proven experience in procurement, rental operations, production equipment, or broadcast/film technology.
• Strong understanding of camera, grip, lighting, RF, monitoring, and data-handling equipment.
• Ability to interpret utilisation data and turn it into actionable recommendations.
• Commercial awareness: ROI modelling, cost comparison, and supplier negotiation.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team coordination.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting timelines.
Key Attributes
• Forward-thinking — Always scanning ahead for shortages, risks, and opportunities.
• Detail-driven — Accuracy in availability planning and procurement documentation.
• Commercially minded — Balances cost, performance, and long-term value.
• Technically curious — Keeps up with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Collaborative — Works seamlessly with engineering, operations, and management.
Working Conditions
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Holiday - 31 days per year, including UK bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee of the Month Award
• 2 unpaid days annually for volunteering
• Regular staff socials and celebrations