Title: Procurement & Purchasing Manager

Sector: Wholesale

Location: Essex (onsite)

Salary & Package: £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + free lunch and additional benefits

Sea Global are delighted to be partnering with a market leading business at the forefront of their industry who are looking for an experienced procurement/purchasing professional to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a senior role with responsiblity for overseeing a small team within a well-established supplier of electrical and mechanical workshop equipment.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the succesful candidate will lead a small team of buyers, managing the sourcing of a wide range of finished goods, primarily from China and the Far East, as well as Europe.

They are ideally looking for someone with a strong background in direct imports and a solid understanding of global supply markets who can hit the ground running.

Please read on and get in touch for more details:

Role & Responsibilities

Lead a small team of buyers sourcing finished goods, primarily from China, the Far East, and the EU.

Oversees selection of new products for both wholesale and retail markets.

Sets pricing, and ensures full stock availability and a competitive product range.

Collaborates with buying, test, and marketing teams to launch products on schedule.

Manages quality control, product evaluations, and warranty report reviews to inform business decisions.

Sets trade and retail prices based on margin goals and monitors market competitiveness.

Experience & Requirements

10+ years of procurement/purchasing and management experience, with a strong track record of leading successful teams.

Proven experience in directly importing finished consumer products from the Far East, particularly tools or equipment.

Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to influence key purchasing decisions and senior stakeholders.

Excellent communication skills, able to present and influence clearly and concisely across all levels.

A can-do attitude and in-depth knowledge of key market commodities, suppliers, and sourcing processes.