Commercial Manager – Builders Merchant

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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 xbpsjku 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 /