Overview
Reference
Sc0903IR Salary
£40,000 - £40,000/annum + car & commission Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Bedfordshire -- Bedford Job Type
Permanent Posted
Monday, March 9, 2026
Branch Manager – Builders Merchant
Bedford | £40,000 Basic + Bonus
We’re looking for a commercially driven Manager to take ownership of a £10m+ budget and full P&L responsibility within a growing builders merchant business based in Bedford.
This role is focused on driving margin, negotiating with suppliers, and strengthening commercial partnerships to ensure the business remains competitive while delivering profitable growth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Full P&L responsibility for a £10m+ budget
2. Negotiating pricing, rebates, and commercial terms with suppliers
3. Managing and developing supplier relationships
4. Buying and procurement of building materials
5. Identifying opportunities to increase margin and reduce costs
6. Managing and developing a team
7. Working closely with senior leadership to drive commercial performance
About You
8. Background within a builders merchant, building materials supplier, or construction supply business
9. Experience in roles such as Branch Manager, Procurement, Purchasing, Commercial or Operations with budget responsibility
10. Proven experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial terms
11. Strong commercial mindset with experience managing budgets £10m+
12. Experience managing and developing a team
13. Comfortable owning P&L performance and driving profitability
Package
14. £40,000 basic salary
15. Performance-based bonus
16. Based in Bedford