Office & Operations Manager

Description

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

Ad ID: 5416932674