Contract manager Work, Jobs in Faversham, Ken (with Salaries)

Purchasing Manager
MattressNextDay —Whitstable
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Merchandising
- Team management
- Work from home
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Contract Manager
Hitachi —Ashford
- Full-time
- No degree
- Contracts
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Contract Manager
Hitachi Rail —Ashford
- Full-time
- No degree
- Contracts
- In-person
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
13d
UK Group HR Manager
ParkerSteel Ltd —Canterbury
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Human resources
- Recruiting
- Contracts
- Life insurance
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16h
Hard FM Manager
Medway Council —Chatham
- £52,399 a year
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Programme Manager
Kent Fire and Rescue Service —Maidstone
- £49,914 - £64,294 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Electrical Contracts Manager
Cream M&E Solutions —Faversham
- £45,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
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Customer Service Advisor
Kier Group —Ramsgate
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
Commercial Administrator
Jones Bros Civil Engineering —Minster
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Data entry
- Annual leave
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Temporary Facilities Administration
United Kingdom —Maidstone
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Communication skills
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Operational Excellence Manager
Rhenus SE & Co. KG —Ashford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Flexible schedule
Merchandising Programme Manager
Sysco —Ashford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
Sales Director H/F
UPERGY —Ashford
- £65,000 - £80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
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Procurement Coordinator
Paye Stonework & Restoration Ltd —Gravesend
- £33,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Site Inspection Operative
CC Cousins —Rochester
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
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Capital Projects Manager
Medway Council —Chatham
- £45,795 a year
Graduate/ Assistant Quantity Surveyor
C A Telecom UK Limited —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Free parking
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Sales Support Assistant
Commercial Services Group —Aylesford
- £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Management Unit Commercial Manager
VINCI Facilities UK —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Contracts
- In-person
- Leadership
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Asbestos Administrator
Flair Environmental Limited —Paddock Wood
- £26,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Accounting
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Purchasing Manager

MattressNextDay
Whitstable

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Job details

Full-time
£40,000 - £45,000 a year

Benefits

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

Qualifications

Supplier ordering
Sourcing
Pricing
Management
Category management
Stock ordering
Procurement
Merchandising
Team management
Risk management
Cost optimisation planning
Purchasing
Demand planning integration
Stock replenishment
Negotiated procurement
Stock coordination
Promotional planning
Purchasing and procurement experience
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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