Strategic Product & Sourcing Manager

Major Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Recruitment is currently recruiting for an exciting Product Manager opportunity with a well-established organisation. You will take ownership of product ranges and supplier relationships, helping to drive revenue and profitability across multiple sales channels.

We’re looking for someone with experience in Product Management, Buying, Category Management or Procurement, strong supplier management and negotiation skills, and a track record of sourcing from manufacturers and major brands.

Qualifications

• Experience in Product Management, Buying, Category Management or Procurement.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Experience buying from manufacturers and/or major brands.
• Excellent commercial awareness and profitability understanding.
• Strong analytical, organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Own product ranges and supplier relationships.
• Drive revenue and profitability across multiple sales channels.
• Negotiate pricing, rebates, targets and commercial agreements.
• Source and launch new products.
• Develop private-label ranges with UK and international suppliers.
• Manage the product lifecycle, including range rationalisation.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Marketing, Inventory and Compliance.
• Support category plans and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Product management

Supplier management

Negotiation

Sourcing

Category management

Procurement

Job description

Major Recruitment is currently recruiting for an exciting Product Manager opportunity with a well-established organisation. You will take ownership of product ranges and supplier relationships, helping to drive revenue and profitability across multiple sales channels.

We’re looking for someone with experience in Product Management, Buying, Category Management or Procurement, strong supplier management and negotiation skills, and a track record of sourcing from manufacturers and major brands.