Purchasing Work, Jobs in Canterbury, 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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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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1d
Procurement Buyer
BrettGroup —Canterbury
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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4d
Category & Supply Chain Facilitator
VJ TECHNOLOGY —Ashford
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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4d
Buyer
Swegon UK & I —Whitstable
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Senior Procurement Officer
Folkestone & Hythe District Council —Folkestone
- £38,704 - £43,785 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Supply Chain Planner (Fixed Term Contract)
Aliaxis UK Limited (United Kingdom) —Ashford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Buyer
elix sourcing solutions —Sandwich
- Flexible schedule
Team Leader - 9 Month Maternity Fixed Term Contract
2gether support solutions —Ashford
- £29,721 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
5d
Associate Buyer Planner
United Kingdom —Maidstone
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
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Catering Assistant (12 month Fixed Term Contract)
2gether support solutions —Dover
- £13.45 an hour
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- English
8d
Contract Surveyor
Hill Group UK —Maidstone
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
- Construction experience
- Employee discount
Buyer
Primech Building Services —Gillingham
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
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4d
Contracts Manager
Primech Building Services —Gillingham
- Management
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
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Supply Chain Manager
AMETEK, Inc. —Langley
- Communication skills
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South End City Council —Southend-on-Sea
- £46,142 - £52,413 a year
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Annual leave

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Category & Supply Chain Facilitator
VJ TECHNOLOGY —Ashford
Work with internal and external sales teams to help translate customer insights into actionable plans. Assist the marketing team with supplier collaborations,…
£28,000 a year
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Supply Chain Planner (Fixed Term Contract)
Aliaxis UK Limited (United Kingdom) —Ashford
Hybrid Working - 2 days per week from home. Full access to LinkedIn Learning to aid personal and professional development. Pension contribution up to 10%.

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Purchasing Manager

MattressNextDay
Whitstable

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Job details

Full-time
£40,000 - £45,000 a year
5 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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