Procurement Manager - Shopfitting

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Procurement Manager responsible for managing the entire shopfitting procurement lifecycle. This role involves collaborating with design teams, developing strategic procurement processes, overseeing budgets, and leading a team. The ideal candidate has experience in retail shopfitting or construction procurement, strong negotiation skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position requires travel within the UK and internationally to ensure quality and compliance. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT products

Company performance-based bonus

On-site Nursery available

10% off most partner brands

Digital GP and free health services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail shopfitting or construction procurement.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness with budget management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire shopfitting procurement life cycle.
• Collaborate with design teams to source high-quality fixtures.
• Lead and develop the Procurement Team through regular reviews.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Budget management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Tools

Excel

Job description

As our Procurement Manager, you'll be responsible for the entire shopfitting procurement life cycle. You'll work closely with design teams to develop and source high-quality fixtures that not only look great but are also functional and on-brand. A key part of your role will be developing and executing a strategic vision for our procurement process, ensuring we consistently achieve the best value and efficiency. You'll manage everything from market analysis and supplier selection to contract negotiation and implementation. This is a hands-on role where you'll be the key link between our internal teams and our external partners. You will oversee all aspects of the supply chain, including forecasting, purchasing, storage, and distribution. Your sharp commercial acumen will be essential for managing budgets, reporting on spend and savings, and ensuring all processes meet our strict governance, health and safety, and corporate responsibility standards. You\'ll also be a leader and mentor, responsible for managing and developing the Procurement Team. This includes conducting regular reviews and appraisals to help your team members grow and succeed. The role involves travel, both within the UK and internationally, to visit suppliers and sites to ensure quality and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire shopfitting procurement life cycle from market analysis to contract negotiation and implementation.
• Collaborate with design teams to source high-quality fixtures that are functional and on-brand.
• Develop and execute a strategic vision for procurement processes to achieve best value and efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between internal teams and external partners; oversee forecasting, purchasing, storage, and distribution.
• Manage budgets, report spend and savings, and ensure governance, health and safety, and corporate responsibility standards are met.
• Lead and develop the Procurement Team through regular reviews and appraisals.
• Travel within the UK and internationally to visit suppliers and sites for quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail shopfitting or construction procurement.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness with budget management and reporting skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplier management skills.
• Solid understanding of stock control systems and proficiency with reporting tools, especially Excel.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as required.

About Us / Team Benefits

About Us: Next is a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We\'re the UK\'s 2nd largest fashion retailer and market leader in Kidswear, with over 500 stores and online presence in over 70 countries.

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria\'s Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance-based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Staff Shops discounts
• Restaurants with discounted prices
• Digital GP and free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial wellbeing resources
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Direct to Work discounts and next-day collection
• Support Networks for employee groups
• Wellhub discounted gym memberships