Due to a number of recent internal promotions within our Category teams, we’re currently recruiting for two Assistant Product & Procurement Managers here at Arco.
Reporting directly to one of our experienced Product & Procurement Managers, you’ll support managing a range of materials and vendors including assisting with the introduction of new products to Arco, training our wider expert teams, and assisting Buyers and Sales with identifying and specifying products.
Our Assistant Product & Procurement Manager role is a hybrid position, with a mix of working from our office in Hull and home working.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the management of new product introduction and exit from Arco
- Effectively managing a range of products and vendors
- Assisting Specials Buyers and Arco Sales teams with product identification and specification
- Assisting in training of Arco teams in product knowledge
- Preparing and summarising data from internal and external sources for analysis
- Completing administration of samples, specifications and data sheets
- Managing individual projects
On top of working for the UK’s leading integrated health and safety experts, you’ll also receive:
- A competitive starting salary plus bonus
- 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase 5 additional days annual leave each calendar year (subject to qualifying salary)
- 2 fully paid Community Volunteering days every year
- An excellent pension (up to 8% Arco contribution) and x4 Life Assurance scheme
- A huge range of discounts to help with cost of living via Perkbox plus Employee Discount on Arco products
- Free, 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Health Cash Plan where we'll reimburse up to 100% of everyday healthcare costs
- Access to our Learning Management System, to support your personal and career development
- Long-term service awards – we’re proud to have employees who have worked for us for 40 years
The ideal Assistant Product and Procurement Manager will be/have:
- A good level of PPE and safety product knowledge
- Good knowledge of the marketplace
- Experience developing strong relationships with customers including excellent communication and influencing skills
- Experience working to and meeting project deadlines