Purchasing and Product Manager

Purchasing and Product Manager

Based: Spilsby, Lincolnshire

About the Company: Our client isa leading trade-only provider of high-quality storage, handling, and access equipment in the UK. With a strong commitment to their trade partners, they pride themselves on offering an extensive range of products backed by exceptional service and expertise.

The Role: They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Purchasing and Product Manager to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role will be responsible for the end-to-end management of their product portfolio, from strategic sourcing and procurement to product compliance and logistics. You'll be instrumental in maintaining strong supplier relationships and providing essential technical support to their internal teams and trade partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Manage relationships with all suppliers and manufacturers, both in the UK and internationally, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and timely delivery. This will include occasional overseas travel.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers and products to expand the company’s offering and maintain a competitive edge.
• Involved with new Product development & sourcing

Product Management & Technical Support

• Develop a deep understanding of the technical aspects of our products to effectively assist with product demonstrations, respond to complex enquiries, and troubleshoot issues.
• Act as a key resource for the sales and customer service teams, providing expert product knowledge and training.
• Collaborate with the sales team to identify market trends and customer needs, influencing future product development and sourcing strategies.

Inventory & Logistics

• Work closely with the warehouse team, providing guidance on best practices for product handling, storage, and despatch. Please note, this will include physical handling of products.
• Liaise with transport companies to set up and manage contracts, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery of goods.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Oversee product and supplier compliance, ensuring all products meet relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and legal requirements. For example: EPR, GPSR, EUDR, Sedex, Sustainability etc.
• Conduct due diligence on factories and suppliers to verify ethical practices and adherence to quality procedures.
• Maintain comprehensive records of compliance documentation.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a purchasing, procurement, or product management role is preferred. However experience in all areas is not required provided the candidate can demonstrate the right attitude and desire to learn.
• Strong negotiation and relationship skills.
• Excellent technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and understand complex products.
• Inventory management and logistics coordination.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.

What They Offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package. (£40,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus)
• The opportunity to play a key role in a leading UK business.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

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