Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager – £70,000–£80,000  Bonus  Benefits – Nottingham (Office Based) Power Tools | Workshop Equipment | Hands-On Product Knowledge Do you have a passion for tools, machinery, or garage gear — not just professionally, but personally too? Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, classic car restorer, or just someone who knows the difference between an air compressor and an angle grinder, this role could be for you.

We're partnering with a leading UK multi-channel business in the tools and equipment sector. They're looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager — not necessarily from retail, but someone who truly understands the products and the people who use them. What's on Offer Lead a team of 3 Buyers and 3 Assistants Own a branded product portfolio worth £10–12m Shape product strategy across stores, catalogue, and online Build and manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, terms, and promotions Work closely with marketing to align promotional campaigns Occasional Far East travel with senior leadership to source new products What They're Looking For An experienced Purchasing Manager from any industry — retail, trade, manufacturing, or distribution A solid track record managing a multi-million-pound spend and leading a buying team A genuine understanding of tools and workshop equipment — power tools, garage tools, welding gear, woodworking machinery, compressors, etc.

This could come from your career, your hobbies, or both — what matters is that you “get” the products

Why This Role?

You'll be joining a stable, well-established business with a strong UK presence and long-standing reputation. This is a role where your input matters — where product knowledge and commercial thinking go hand-in-hand. Package Salary: £70,000–£80,000  bonus Private healthcare, pension, and life cover 20 days holiday  bank holidays

Hours:

Mon–Thurs 8:30am–5:30pm, Fri 8:30am–5:00pm 100% office-based in Nottingham Interested? If you're a commercially driven Purchasing Manager who speaks the language of tools, machines, and real users — apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.