The Role

We are one of the UK’s largest independent cycling retail groups, with headquarters in Swansea and over 250 employees. As part of the Halfords group we’ve grown from a small shop into a strong operator in the premium cycling market.

The Purchasing team is a pivotal department within the group with a department spend of £30m. As the Purchasing Manager you will be responsible for developing, leading and executing purchasing strategies, crafting negotiations and closing deals with optimal terms. You will manage a team of 10 employees and a supplier base of 90 suppliers. The successful candidate is also responsible for tracking and reporting key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

Skills and Experience

• Proven working experience as a Purchasing/Procurement Manager
• Familiar with sourcing and supplier management
• Knowledge of market dynamics and business acumen
• Ability to gather and analyse data and report key functional metrics
• Negotiation and networking skills
• Solid leadership capabilities and decision-making skills
• Strong communication skills
• Proven track record of team management and development

Bikes are in our DNA, so for this role an interest in cycling and any bike industry knowledge would be advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• Circa £30K (depending on experience)
• 28 days holiday
• Sickness pay policy
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Salary sacrifice scheme access
• Life assurance
• Staff discounts scheme