Product & Procurement Manager
Core
Oversee product portfolio, procurement strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial performance for an industrial supply business.
Role type
Senior Product & Procurement Manager
Builds
Private-label product range, optimized product portfolio, and efficient supply chain
Domain
Industrial tooling, hydraulics, technical wholesale and distribution
Required skills
Product strategy development, commercial negotiations, supplier relationship management, inventory forecasting, private-label product development, profitability analysis, SAP Business One, QlikView, Netstock, AI tools for analysis
Preferred skills
Hydraulics technical knowledge (high-pressure systems, cylinders, pumps, valves), industrial applications (torque wrenches, lifting equipment), fluid power qualifications
Technologies
SAP Business One, QlikView, Netstock
Responsibilities
Develop and execute product strategies to improve profitability and market competitiveness; Manage product pricing, gross profit margins, landed costs, and supplier rebate structures; Oversee procurement planning, supplier sourcing, purchasing, and commercial negotiations; Lead the development and management of the private-label product range; Optimise stock availability, inventory levels, and replenishment; Analyse product performance and commercial data to identify efficiency opportunities; Support product marketing initiatives and technical content development.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC