Procurement Manager

Position: Procurement Manager (70k)
Take ownership of product ranges and supplier relationships in an established, growing, product-led business. Find Core are thrilled to be assisting an established and growing product-led business with the recruitment of a Procurement Manager . Permanent, full-time position based in Melksham . This is a commercially focused procurement role with responsibility for developing product ranges, sourcing new suppliers, negotiating commercial terms and ensuring the business has the right products at the right cost and quality.

Salary is fully negotiable depending on experience, plus excellent benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and develop product ranges, identifying opportunities to improve sales and margins. A large part of this role is sourcing and importing directly from overseas manufacturers and developing our own ranges. Source and introduce new products and suppliers. Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, terms, promotions and service levels. Build strong, commercially focused relationships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance and challenge underperformance where required.

Analyse sales, margins, stock levels and market data to support purchasing decisions. Monitor competitor activity and emerging market trends. Plan and deliver promotional activity alongside the wider commercial team. Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Purchasing teams. Maintain accurate product, pricing and supplier information. Review range performance and identify opportunities for improvement. Attend supplier meetings and trade shows where required.

Skills & Experience Requirements:
Previous experience within procurement, buying or a similar commercial product role.

Experience with in a retail or product-led environment would be highly advantageous. Strong supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills. Proven commercial understanding of pricing, margin, stock and supplier performance. Experience sourcing and developing new products and suppliers. Strong analytical ability and confidence working with commercial data. Excellent Excel and numerical skills. Confident challenging suppliers and making commercial recommendations. Strong organisation and attention to detail.

Proactive, commercially minded and comfortable taking ownership. Benefits on

Offer:

Permanent, full-time position. Opportunity to take ownership of supplier and product performance. Employee discount. Additional annual leave. Sick pay. Company events. Free on-site parking. On-site gym. Casual dress. Long-term development within a growing business. Please apply.