Due to a number of recent internal promotions within our Category teams, we’re currently recruiting for two Assistant Product & Procurement Managers here at Arco.
Reporting directly to one of our experienced Product & Procurement Managers, you’ll support managing a range of materials and vendors including assisting with the introduction of new products to Arco, training our wider expert teams, and assisting Buyers and Sales with identifying and specifying products.
Our Assistant Product & Procurement Manager role is a hybrid position, with a mix of working from our office in Hull and home working.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the management of new product introduction and exit from Arco including own brand and proprietary products
- Effectively managing a specific range of products and vendors
- Assisting Specials Buyers and Arco Sales teams with product identification and specification
- Assisting in training of Arco teams in product knowledge for the products you manage
- Preparing and summarising data from internal and external sources for analysis
- Managing your vendor base, completing sales reviews and regular meeting as needed
- Coding compliance data that feeds into our data teams and coding for tenders managed by our Bid team
- Completing and signing offer administration of samples, specifications and data sheets
- Managing individual projects
On top of working for the UK’s leading integrated health and safety experts, you’ll also receive:
- A competitive starting salary plus bonus
- 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase 5 additional days annual leave each calendar year (subject to qualifying salary)
- 2 fully paid Community Volunteering days every year
- An excellent pension (up to 8% Arco contribution) and x4 Life Assurance scheme
- A huge range of discounts to help with cost of living via Perkbox plus Employee Discount on Arco products
- Free, 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Cash Plan where we'll reimburse up to 100% of everyday healthcare costs
- Access to our Learning Management System, to support your personal and career development
- Long-term service awards – we’re proud to have employees who have worked for us for 40 years
The ideal Assistant Product and Procurement Manager will be/have:
- A good level of PPE and safety product knowledge is desirable
- Good knowledge of the marketplace
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when processing data
- Experience developing strong relationships with customers including excellent communication and influencing skills
- Experience working to and meeting project deadlines
With a proud 140-year legacy, you’ll be part of something special when you join the UK’s leading safety experts. As the only integrated safety products and services business, Arco’s size, scale and reputation are why we have such an impressive portfolio of satisfied customers.
It’s an exciting time for us, and whatever your role, you’ll play a part in Arco’s journey to become more profitable and sustainable. To drive a performance culture, we consistently invest in our people to ensure we push for shared success. We respect and value everyone’s unique skills, experience and ideas so you’ll have ample opportunity to help shape our future growth and be rewarded for delivering against our targets.
At Arco, inclusion means ensuring everyone feels valued, respected and able to be their best. We celebrate the unique skills, experiences and perspectives each colleague brings, and we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. As part of our journey to everyday inclusion, we recognise that individual needs may vary. If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know. Be Safe, Be Yourself, Be Your Best.
