Procurement Manager - #2193792

Procurement Manager - Furniture

Location - Drighlington, Leeds (Hybrid working)

Salary - up to £65,000 + Benefits

Procurement Heads are partnering with an ambitious, fast-growing eCommerce and consumer products business that is transforming its category through innovation, product excellence and a relentless focus on customer experience. With exciting growth plans and significant investment in its supply chain, the business is now looking for a senior procurement professional to help shape its global sourcing strategy and drive the next phase of expansion

They are looking for a Procurement Manager with experience across furniture, beds, mattresses, upholstery, home furnishings or a similar consumer products category.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage direct sourcing relationships with international manufacturers, particularly across China.
• Negotiate commercial agreements that deliver cost savings, margin improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Identify and onboard alternative suppliers across Europe and other global sourcing markets.
• Lead supplier selection, due diligence, factory negotiations and quality assurance activities.
• Support the development and launch of new products from concept through to commercial production.
• Optimise supplier performance, inventory management and sourcing processes.
• Strengthen supply chain resilience whilst maintaining exceptional product quality and customer experience.

Requirements for the role:

• Extensive direct sourcing experience with factories in China.
• Expertise across supplier identification, negotiation, quality control and production management.
• Strong understanding of landed cost, freight, customs and international trade terms including EXW, FOB and CIF.
• A track record of delivering commercial value through supplier optimisation and cost reduction initiatives.
• Experience operating within fast-paced, entrepreneurial businesses.
• The ability to travel internationally and build strong supplier relationships across multiple markets.

Highly Desirable:

• Existing factory network across China within furniture, beds, sofas, upholstery or homewares.
• Experience sourcing from Poland, Turkey, Eastern Europe, Vietnam or other alternative manufacturing hubs.
• Product development expertise.
• Experience across both retail/eCommerce and manufacturing environments.