Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £(phone number removed)k
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid
TeamJobs are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Purchasing & Product Manager to join a growing and innovative business based in Bournemouth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded professional to take ownership of purchasing and product management across a specialist technical product portfolio. Working closely with suppliers, customers and internal teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring products remain competitive, profitable and readily available while supporting the company's continued growth.
This is a varied position, with approximately 90% of your time focused on product management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys analysing product performance, managing supplier relationships and driving commercial success.
The Role
As Purchasing & Product Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the full purchasing lifecycle alongside the ongoing development and optimisation of the company's product range. You'll work collaboratively across sales, operations, finance, marketing and warehouse teams to ensure stock availability, maximise profitability and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all purchasing and product management activities across the business.
Source products from approved suppliers while identifying new sourcing opportunities.
Negotiate pricing, lead times, commercial terms and supplier agreements.
Monitor stock levels, demand, sales trends, supplier performance and product lifecycle to make informed purchasing decisions.
Introduce and develop new product ranges to support customer requirements and business growth.
Analyse product performance, margins, pricing and competitor activity to support commercial decision-making.
Maintain accurate product information, technical specifications, pricing and compliance data.
Support the creation and maintenance of sales price lists.
Resolve supplier, pricing, quality and delivery queries efficiently.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Ensure purchasing activities comply with quality management processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
Previous experience within purchasing, procurement, product management or a similar commercial role.
Experience using ERP, purchasing or stock management systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong commercial awareness and analytical ability.
Experience managing stock levels, supplier performance, pricing and margins.
Excellent negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage technical product information accurately.
Strong communication skills and confidence working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
The ability to prioritise multiple projects within a fast-paced environment.
Desirable
CIPS qualification (or working towards one).
Experience within network connectivity, electronic components or another technical manufacturing or distribution environment.
What's on Offer
Competitive salary, depending on experience.
Hybrid working.
Full-time, permanent position.
Opportunity to take ownership of a key commercial function.
Collaborative and supportive working environment.
Genuine opportunity to influence product strategy and business growth.
Ongoing professional development within a growing organisation.
If you're an experienced Purchasing or Product Management professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today!
TJCOM
Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year