Commercial sales Work, Jobs in Whitstable, Ken (with Salaries)

Purchasing Manager
MattressNextDay —Whitstable
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- In-person
- Negotiation
- Work from home
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6d
Pharmaceutical Buyer (Procurement)
ProMedics UK Ltd —Whitstable
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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2d
Sales Executive
Healthcare Today —Ashford
- £41,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Mentoring
- In-person
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Retail Manager - Automotive
Perrys Motor Sales Ltd —Blean
- £30,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Employee discount
Merchandiser - Herne Bay
Smiths News —Herne Bay
- £12.71 - £14.24 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Conveyancing Paralegal
Starck Uberoi Solicitors —Canterbury
- £24,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Bachelor's degree
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5d
Sales Executive
Perrys Motor Sales Ltd —Blean
- £25,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Customer service
- Employee discount
Senior Account Manager - South East
Yell —Canterbury
- £400,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
2d
Weddings and Events Manager
Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust —Chatham
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Flexitime
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10d
Estate Agent
The Property Experts —Margate
- £8,400 a month
- Remote
- Sales
- Administrative experience
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Business Development Manager
Amphenol Martec Career Page —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Remote
- Sales
- Marketing
- Engineering
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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5d
Administrator - Part Time
Kent Smart —Blean
- £17,550 a year
- Part-time
- Employee discount
2d
Business Development Manager
Amphenol Limited Career Page —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Remote
- Sales
- Marketing
- Engineering
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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5d
Sales Manager
Currys —Canterbury
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Sales Executive - JCB Renault Canterbury, Kent
JCB Group —Canterbury
- Full-time
- Sales
Operations Manager
Safetykleen —Ditton
- £60,000 - £72,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
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Sales Manager
JW Autos —Rochester
- From £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
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3d
Optometrist
Vision Express —Whitstable
- Up to £79,000 a year
- Overtime
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Sales Development Representative
TalentHub Global Ltd —Chatham
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Sales
- Salesforce
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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Senior Account Manager - South East
Yell Ltd —Canterbury
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Purchasing Manager

MattressNextDay
Whitstable

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Job details

Full-time
£40,000 - £45,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Company car
Company pension
Work from home
Canteen
Company events
On-site parking

Qualifications

Contract management
Management
Category management
Procurement
Purchasing
Negotiation

Full job description

About Us

MattressNextDay is one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing independent mattress and bed retailers. We're on an ambitious growth journey, and we're looking for a commercially sharp Purchasing Manager to help drive the next stage of that growth.

The Role

This is a pivotal role in the business. You'll shape our buying strategy, optimise stockholding, drive down cost of goods through skilled supplier negotiation, and own the product lifecycle from sourcing through to launch. You'll play a key part in growing our own-brand offering — one of our top strategic priorities — while leading a small team of planning and purchasing professionals.

You'll report directly to the Directors, working closely with them to shape product strategy, and will collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Merchandising, Warehouse/Logistics, and Sales teams to bring the right products to market at the right price.

Key Responsibilities

Own the day-to-day running of the Purchasing department — from stock ordering and supplier relationships to troubleshooting issues as they arise
Optimise stockholding processes, ensuring stock is held in the right locations to maximise fill rates, minimise excess stock, and reduce stockouts
Own the Netstock demand planning platform, ensuring data and forecast accuracy at all times
Own demand forecasting and drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy
Manage purchasing risk and develop contingency plans where needed
Meet regularly with suppliers to review performance and strengthen product portfolios
Negotiate cost price, payment terms, and commercial agreements with suppliers
Manage supplier relationships
Increase gross profit margin through improved cost pricing and retail pricing strategy
Own retail pricing strategy, balancing competitive, value-for-money pricing with healthy margins
Own the promotions calendar, ensuring strong promotional coverage throughout the year in partnership with suppliers
Own the product lifecycle and new product roadmap, ensuring successful product launches
Source new beds, mattresses, and bedroom furniture in line with wider business objectives
Grow the business's own-brand offering — a key strategic priority
Provide input into in-store merchandising and product selection to maximise in-store sell-through
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 2 Planning and Purchasing professionals
Work closely with Marketing/Merchandising on new product launches
Work with Warehouse teams to ensure effective planning of stock flow through the business
Work closely with the Directors, incorporating their input into product strategy

About You

3-5 years' experience in Procurement/Buying at manager level, ideally within furniture, beds, or a related category
Proven people management experience
Strong supplier negotiation and contract management skills
Comfortable working cross-functionally with Marketing, Warehouse/Logistics, and Sales/Customer Service teams
Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders

What We offer

Hybrid working (3 days per week in Whitstable office)
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum
Company car

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen
Casual dress
Company car
Company events
Company pension
On-site parking
Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

Whitstable CT5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Purchasing: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Whitstable CT5

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