Senior Retail Equipment Procurement Manager

Acorn by Synergie; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Annual leave

Pension

Life insurance

Away days

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Acorn by Synergy is recruiting for an experienced Senior Equipment Procurement Manager to lead global sourcing and tendering for retail display equipment.

You will develop supplier relationships across international markets, manage BOMs and cost models, and drive cost savings while working with Sales, Design and Project teams.

This hybrid role offers a mix of office and remote work with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years' procurement or buying experience within the retail display equipment industry.
• Previous management experience.
• Experience sourcing products through international supply chains.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills.
• Excellent commercial pricing and negotiation experience with overseas manufacturers.
• Experience using ERP systems such as Sage X3.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of commercially competitive tender submissions for retail display equipment projects.
• Analyse customer requirements, specifications, and technical drawings to develop accurate cost models.
• Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs) and detailed cost breakdowns.
• Develop procurement strategies across global supply chains, including Asia, Turkey, Europe, and the UK.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supplier agreements.
• Identify commercial opportunities, cost savings, and supply chain improvements.
• Monitor commodity prices, freight costs, and currency fluctuations.
• Build and maintain long-term strategic supplier relationships.
• Evaluate supplier capability, quality, capacity, and financial stability.
• Identify, onboard, and audit new suppliers.
• Manage purchasing activities to ensure customer delivery requirements are achieved.
• Maintain quality control standards and recover costs where supplier standards are not met.
• Work closely with Business Development to develop winning tender strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement across procurement and tendering processes.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Cost modelling

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Hybrid (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home) 50,000 per annum Full-Time Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for an experienced Senior Equipment Procurement Manager to join a successful and growing business specialising in retail display equipment.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to lead global sourcing, commercial pricing, and tendering activities while working closely with Sales, Design, and Project Management teams to secure new business.

You'll play a key role in developing supplier relationships across international markets, delivering commercially competitive tenders, and driving continuous improvement across procurement processes.

Key Duties

• Lead the preparation of commercially competitive tender submissions for retail display equipment projects.

• Analyse customer requirements, specifications, and technical drawings to develop accurate cost models.

• Produce Bills of Materials (BOMs) and detailed cost breakdowns.

• Develop procurement strategies across global supply chains, including Asia, Turkey, Europe, and the UK.

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supplier agreements.

• Identify commercial opportunities, cost savings, and supply chain improvements.

• Monitor commodity prices, freight costs, and currency fluctuations.

• Build and maintain long-term strategic supplier relationships.

• Evaluate supplier capability, quality, capacity, and financial stability.

• Identify, onboard, and audit new suppliers.

• Manage purchasing activities to ensure customer delivery requirements are achieved.

• Maintain quality control standards and recover costs where supplier standards are not met.

• Work closely with Business Development to develop winning tender strategies.

• Drive continuous improvement across procurement and tendering processes.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years' procurement or buying experience within the retail display equipment industry.

• Previous management experience.

• Experience sourcing products through international supply chains.

• Strong supplier relationship management skills.

• Excellent commercial pricing and negotiation experience with overseas manufacturers.

• Experience using ERP systems such as Sage X3.

• Degree educated.

• Excellent commercial awareness and analytical skills.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings.

• Outstanding organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Salary of 50,000 per annum.

• Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 days home).

• 29 days' annual leave plus an additional 2.5 weeks off at Christmas.

• 4% employer pension contribution.

• Life insurance.

• Company away days.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Supportive working environment with genuine career progression opportunities.

Interested?

If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Senior Equipment Procurement Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, Procurement & Tendering Manager, or Strategic Procurement Manager, apply today with your up-to-date CV.

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