Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trade merchant, Bluebay Building Products, is seeking a Procurement Manager in the Northwest. The role involves supplier negotiation, inventory management, and strategic collaboration to enhance business goals. Candidates should have substantial procurement experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and sourcing, both local and international.
• Understanding of market trends in building products.
• Ability to analyse data and identify market trends.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate with suppliers for a competitive product portfolio.
• Oversee stock holding and system-driven inventory.
• Manage imports, ensuring compliance and documentation.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

Job Description

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Procurement Manager – Northwest - Bluebay Building Products

So, who are we? We are Bluebay Building Products, part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

As a Procurement Manager based in the Northwest, you will be responsible for:

1. Negotiating with suppliers to develop a competitive product portfolio that aligns with business strategy and customer needs.
2. Overseeing stock holding, rotation, and cleansing while implementing system-driven inventory management for buying efficiencies.
3. Managing imports from overseas suppliers, ensuring compliance with all processes and documentation.
4. Conducting regular reviews of supplier agreements, matrix pricing, and discount structures to optimise commercial advantage.
5. Collaborating with branches to identify promotional initiatives that support the delivery of business objectives and branch operations.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Experience in procurement and sourcing (local and international), with a deep understanding of market trends in building products.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams, negotiate effectively, and manage supplier relationships.
• Ability to analyse data, identify market trends, and apply commercial acumen to optimise performance and procurement strategies.
• Resilience in a fast-paced environment, strong time management, and independent decision-making to solve challenges efficiently.

We look forward to receiving your application! #ACMM100