Product Manager

Mana Resourcing Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier and manufacturer of materials handling and storage equipment seeks a Product Manager to oversee strategy for specific product ranges. The role involves managing suppliers, sourcing products, and conducting competitor analysis. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in product management and sourcing, with excellent web skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in product management.
• Background in product sourcing.
• Buying and purchasing experience.
• Strong web skills.
• Experience in catalogue production.

Responsibilities

• Managing suppliers—negotiating on price, rebates, marketing contributions, quality, and service.
• Sourcing new suppliers.
• Reviewing the performance of existing product ranges.
• Selecting new products and ranges.
• Conducting competitor analysis.
• Producing catalogue pages and other direct mail materials.

Skills

Product management

Product sourcing

Buying and purchasing

Web skills

Catalogue production

Job description

Product Manager

The COMPANY

Our client is a well-established supplier and manufacturer of materials handling and storage equipment. They offer over 45,000 lines of workplace equipment across various categories, including PPE, screen protectors, recycling and waste bins, ladders, flooring, matting, cleaning and hygiene equipment, office furniture, access equipment, safety and security products, and more.

The ROLE

Due to continued growth, our client now requires a talented Product Manager to oversee strategy for specific product ranges. Responsibilities include sourcing products, managing the supply base, negotiation and pricing, and marketing through different selling platforms. Key duties include:

1. Managing suppliers—negotiating on price, rebates, marketing contributions, quality, and service.
2. Sourcing new suppliers.
3. Reviewing the performance of existing product ranges.
4. Selecting new products and ranges.
5. Conducting competitor analysis.
6. Producing catalogue pages and other direct mail materials.

Please note: this role is office-based, and a hybrid working option is not available.

The CANDIDATE

Our client seeks a dynamic Product Manager with the following skills:

• Experience in product management.
• Background in product sourcing.
• Buying and purchasing experience.
• Strong web skills.
• Experience in catalogue production.

This role is accessible from the following locations:

• Shipley
• Skipton
• Otley
• Guiseley
• Horsforth
• Wilsden
• Cullingworth
• Haworth
• Queensbury
• Yeadon
• Ilkley
• Halifax
• Bradford

Alternative job titles include: Product Manager, Product Assistant, Marketing, Sourcing, Purchasing.

Mana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company operating within Engineering, Sales, IT, and Commercial sectors, dedicated to supporting the recruitment needs of modern businesses and candidates alike.