Office & Operations Manager – Purchasing & Sales Leadership
£35,000–£40,000 + Benefits
Join a thriving, long-established engineering business
We are seeking an experienced and driven Office & Operations Manager to take the lead in purchasing, sales, and office administration. This is a pivotal role in a close-knit team, supplying engineering products and consumables to a growing and loyal customer base across South Yorkshire.
Proudly family-run for over 45 years, known for a forward-thinking, customer-focused approach—offering services such as vending solutions, stores management, consignment stocks, site surveys, and 24-hour support.
The Role
You will oversee and optimise purchasing, sales, and office functions—ensuring smooth operations, strong supplier and customer relationships, and high team performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Purchasing Management
* Drive strategic sourcing, selecting suppliers for cost, quality, and reliability.
* Negotiate contracts to secure competitive pricing and terms.
* Manage stock levels, forecast needs, and reduce waste.
* Oversee procurement from requisition to payment.
Sales Management
* Create and execute sales strategies to achieve growth targets.
* Lead, mentor, and motivate the sales team.
* Manage lead generation, CRM, and order fulfilment.
* Track sales performance and implement improvement plans.
Office Management
* Oversee day-to-day office operations and administration.
* Improve processes for efficiency and productivity.
* Maintain clear communication between departments and with customers/suppliers.
* Ensure compliance with regulations and company standards.
About You
* Proven leadership and team management experience.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
* Skilled negotiator with contract management experience.
* Analytical and solutions-focused mindset.
* Highly organised, with excellent time management.
* Knowledge of purchasing, sales, and office administration.
* Commercial awareness of market trends and best practice.
* Financially literate, with budget management experience.
What’s on Offer
* Salary: £35,000–£40,000 (dependent on experience)
* Company car, mobile phone & laptop
* Enhanced company pension
* 23 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* Ongoing training and product workshops
Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri)
Location: Based in Sheffield, with travel around South Yorkshire
Apply now:
If you are ready to take ownership of a multi-faceted management role in a respected, long-established business