Due to continued growth my client is looking to recruit a Purchasing and Product Manager to be office based in Spilsby, Lincs.
The Role: They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Purchasing and Product Manager to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the 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 internal teams and trade partners.
It’s not essential you have experience in both purchasing and product management, but you must have proven history in one.
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 (1-2 times every 1-2 years)
- Identify and evaluate new suppliers and products to expand their 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 their products to effectively assist with product demonstrations, respond to complex enquiries, and troubleshoot issues.
- Act as a key resource for 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, so you must be physically fit.
- 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 you 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.
- Physically fit
- Driving licence and own transport
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.
- Hours are 09:00 – 17:30 M-F, flexible and you will be office based in Spilsby