Contract manager 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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13d
Learning & Development Manager
Psicon —Canterbury
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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6d
Contract Manager
Hitachi —Ashford
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- No degree
- Contracts
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
3d
Contract Manager
Hitachi Rail —Ashford
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- No degree
- Contracts
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
3d
Business Operations Coordinator
Neatwork Services Ltd —Rochford
- £15,000 - £25,000 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Marketing
- Free parking
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11d
Travel Product Set Up Manager
Saga —Folkestone
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Remote
- Microsoft Office
- Hotel
- Contracts
- Employee discount
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10d
Operational Excellence Manager
Rhenus SE & Co. KG —Ashford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Flexible schedule
Business Development Manager
Amphenol Martec Career Page —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Remote
- Sales
- Marketing
- Engineering
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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13d
Facilities Manager
Outcomes First Group —Ashford
- Up to £32,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Contracts Manager
Direct Access Scaffolding Ltd —Sheerness
- £53,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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Merchandising Programme Manager
Sysco —Ashford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Employee discount
5d
Business Development Manager
Amphenol Limited Career Page —Whitstable
- Full-time
- Remote
- Sales
- Marketing
- Engineering
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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13d
Partnerships Manager
Bauer Media Outdoor —Southend-on-Sea
- Hybrid work
- Driving
- Contracts
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
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Senior Procurement Officer
Folkestone & Hythe District Council —Folkestone
- £38,704 - £43,785 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Junior Contracts Manager – Maintenance & Facilities
Iconic Group Services Limited —Leigh-on-Sea
- £28,695.35 - £45,560.65 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Store discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
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3d
Sales Support Administrator
Pineapple Contracts —Aylesford
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Work from home
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Contracts Manager
Primech Building Services —Gillingham
- Management
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
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Assistant Contracts Manager
Oakwood Construction Services —Maidstone
- £25,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Free parking
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4d
Building Maintenance Project Surveyor
CC Cousins —Rochester
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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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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Purchasing Manager

MattressNextDay
Whitstable

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Job details

Full-time
£40,000 - £45,000 a year
13 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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