Gleeson Recruitment Group
Group Equipment Manager (Retail)
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An excellent opportunity for a Group Equipment Manager to join a leading retail business overseeing the end-to-end, forecasting, and strategic stockholding of store fixtures, fittings and equipment (FF&E) across all supply chain for a portfolio of circa 700 stores. Reporting to the Group Head of Facilities, this role is pivotal in ensuring sustainable, cost-effective, and innovative solutions that support both domestic and international expansion.
The successful candidate will combine deep knowledge of manufacturing processes with strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring our supply chain delivers on time.
This is an office-based role with regular travel to sites across the UK.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and implement sustainable supply chain strategies for retail fixtures and equipment and ensure actioned out with team and supply chain.
- Engage with stakeholders through site visits and regular communication to find risks and resolve ambiguities.
- Consult weekly with Design, Programme Management Office and Project Management teams to align supply chain with upcoming store development needs.
- Prepare and manage tender documentation working alongside department Sourcing/procurement manager, ensuring compliance with procurement best practices.
- Negotiate supplier contracts, working alongside the department procurement manager
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Person Specification:
- 10 years experience in a similar role, running at both strategic and tactical levels.
- Proven history in challenging environments with tight deadlines.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams and driving performance.
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
- Experience in manufacturing processes (metal fabrication, joinery, plastic fabrication), ideally within retail shopfitting or point-of-sale industries.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent demands, from large tenders to smaller enquiries.
- Global sourcing experience to support international expansion.
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Salary / Package:
- Competitive Salary
- Car Allowance
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension contribution
- Access to corporate / retail discounts
- Bonus Scheme
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