Procurement Manager

Location: City

Direct Procurement Manager - Sports & Outdoor Goods Retail E-commerce London OR Venray, Netherlands Permanent £70,000 - £100,000 per annum + bens

Are you a commercially focused Direct Procurement Manager with proven experience in the sports and outdoor goods retail space?

Do you know what it takes to onboard top-tier suppliers in a way that mirrors the scale and ambition of Amazon or eBay? If so, this is your opportunity to join a fast-growing international retail and e-commerce business with big plans and a global reach.

This business is scaling up its imported goods offering and they're looking for someone who knows the sports and outdoor goods category inside out. You'll play a key role in driving product visibility, negotiating supplier terms, and making critical decisions that shape the commercial future of a dynamic retail operation.

As a Direct Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Expanding the sports and outdoor product range by onboarding global suppliers and major retailers
• Owning GMV, profit and net profit performance in your category
• Securing cost support and marketing investment from suppliers to boost product visibility and conversions
• Sourcing, onboarding, and managing global suppliers with a view to long-term growth
• Delivering category success through strategic procurement and data-led decision-making
• Collaborating across logistics, marketing and operations to execute trading plans
• Replacing underperforming suppliers and developing frameworks for continuous improvement

Why this role stands out:

High-impact procurement ownership in a fast-paced, international e-commerce environment
A rare chance to scale a key retail category in partnership with global suppliers
Strategic and commercial autonomy your results will be seen, measured and rewarded
Excellent growth potential, with access to a global supplier network and internal career development
The opportunity to shape the success of a major category with clear market opportunity

To succeed in this Direct Procurement Manager role, you must have:

• 5+ years of experience in retail, FMCG, or cross-border e-commerce
• A proven track record in the sports and outdoor goods market
• Experience onboarding suppliers at scale ideally working with or against large platforms like Amazon or eBay
• Strong commercial negotiation skills and the ability to secure supplier marketing and cost support
• Confidence using performance data (GMV, profit, net profit) to shape procurement decisions
• Ability to work across time zones and collaborate globally

If you're a Direct Procurement Manager who understands the sports and outdoor goods market and wants to build something with real scale and impact

Apply now - interviews are underway and this opportunity won't stay open for long.