Technical Manager

Technical Manager

Hull Based

Monday to Friday 07.30 - 14.00, 1 in 3 Saturdays 08.30 - 12.00

£65k to £70k DOE

The Technical Manager will be responsible for overseeing the procurement, stock management, and technical sales processes to ensure the efficient supply of goods and services to our marine and shipping clients. The role involves leading a team, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing inventory to drive profitability. This position plays a key role in ensuring operational excellence across the company's technical supply chain, supporting smooth internal processes and effective customer service.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Sales Administrators, ensuring optimal team performance.
• Prepare and manage technical quotations and orders efficiently.
• Source and procure items from suppliers, ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Manager to maintain sales quotations, procurement, and stock systems.
• Ensure a quick turnaround of quotes to enhance sales and profitability.
• Take ownership of group stock, ensuring correct stock levels and minimising write-offs.
• Support ships by sourcing technical supplies, parts, and engineering components.
• Manage group purchasing to ensure product quality, pricing, margins, and profitability.
• Develop a group database of suitable suppliers and negotiate favourable terms with new and existing suppliers.
• Assist in developing price lists and specific customer pricing matrices/contracts.
• Manage stock transfers efficiently and economically.
• Oversee company-wide inventory and stock control to maintain accurate valuations, and establish proper stock control systems and routines.
• Manage stock adjustments, ensuring Financial Controller approval is obtained.
• Liaise with the Financial Controller to align purchasing with cash flow management, working within agreed budgets and flagging when budgets are exceeded.
• Implement and oversee a Stock Replenishment System.
• Lead and manage departmental personnel.
• Coordinate weekly inventory reviews, focusing on dates, locations, slow-moving stock, and housekeeping.
• Complete all necessary stock takes across all sites.
• Oversee central warehouse stock and arrange replenishment for other sites as needed.
• Manage supplier maintenance and administration, including delivery approvals and quality control.
• Liaise with Accounts, Warehouse, Sales, and Branches to ensure smooth operations.

Requirements:

• Marine or shipping industry experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications:

• Sector experience
• Degree or equivalent

Experience:

• 5 Years' experience as a minimum in a similar management role
• Background in Shipping/Chandling

Skills and Knowledge:

• Leadership and Team Management
• Effective communication skills.
• Technical Knowledge
• Computer literate, advanced user of Microsoft Office, Word/Excel
• Effective time management and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of contacts e.g. managers, contractors, suppliers, auditors
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Procurement and Supplier Negotiation
• Attention to Detail

If you are interested and meet the above criteria, please send your CV to ##### or call the Commercial team on 01482 382 301 if you have any queries.

Please note: Prestige Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer with 30 years of service within the recruitment & staffing sector.