A leading electrical products distributor is looking to recruit a Supplier Relationship Manager to join its flagship Avonmouth operation.
Offering a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, an excellent profit share scheme and the opportunity to shape a newly created role, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business and make a genuine impact.
Part of a successful UK group employing over 1,700 people, the business supplies electrical wholesalers across the UK with products from leading manufacturers including Dyson, Bosch, Philips, Morphy Richards and Tassimo.
Its extensive range spans domestic appliances, lighting, ventilation, heating products, wiring accessories, switches and sockets, consumer units, cable management systems and more.
Operating from a modern 25,000 sq ft purpose-built facility, the company continues to invest heavily in its people, infrastructure and product offering, creating excellent long-term career opportunities.
Key responsibilities include
- Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
- Negotiating with suppliers to achieve the best commercial outcomes
- Managing inventory levels across a large product range
- Monitoring stock turnover, inventory investment and purchasing performance
- Analysing sales trends, buying patterns and demand forecasts
- Placing and managing high-volume purchase orders
- Supporting promotional campaigns and product initiatives
- Producing reports and analysing data using Excel
- Identifying opportunities to improve stock availability and inventory efficiency
- Working closely with sales, operations and management teams
Why Apply?
- Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
- Excellent profit share scheme
- Comprehensive on-the-job training
- Product and manufacturer training programmes
- Opportunity to complete relevant professional qualifications and courses
- Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing business
- Optional membership of the company's excellent pension scheme
- Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm office-based role
Requirements
- Experience within purchasing, inventory control, stock management or a similar commercial role, or experience within the electrical wholesale sector with strong product knowledge
- A good understanding of stock turnover, inventory investment, purchasing trends and demand planning
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
- Confidence when negotiating and building relationships with suppliers and colleagues
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- A proactive approach and the confidence to take ownership of a newly created role
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced commercial environment
If you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a key role within a successful and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
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Supplier Relationship Manager employer: Bridgewater Recruitment Group
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