Commercial 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
* Full P&L responsibility for a £10m+ budget
* Negotiating pricing, rebates, and commercial terms with suppliers
* Managing and developing supplier relationships
* Buying and procurement of building materials
* Identifying opportunities to increase margin and reduce costs
* Managing and developing a team
* Working closely with senior leadership to drive commercial performance
About You
* Background within a builders merchant, building materials supplier, or construction supply business
* Experience in roles such as Branch Manager, Procurement, Purchasing, Commercial or Operations with budget responsibility
* Proven experience negotiating with suppliers and managing commercial terms
* Strong commercial mindset with experience managing budgets £10m+
* Experience managing and developing a team
* Comfortable owning P&L performance and driving profitability
Package
* £40,000 basic salary
* Performance-based bonus
* Based in Bedford
Thanks for applying for this role. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Clough at Interaction Recruitment Leeds on 0113 866 2042 /
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