Group Equipment Manager (Retail)

Job Description

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Group Equipment Manager to oversee the end-to-end, forecasting, and strategic stockholding of store fixtures and equipment across all supply chain within the group. 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, in full (OTIF) "On Time, In Full", and to the highest quality standards. This role will involved being on site at our Shirebrook HQ with frequent travel across our retail estate.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Supply Chain Management

• Assist in developing and implement sustainable supply chain strategies for retail fixtures and equipment and ensure actioned out with team and supply chain.
• Prepare and manage tender documentation working alongside department Sourcing/procurement manager, ensuring compliance with procurement best practices.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, working alongside department Sourcing/procurement manager, with a strong understanding of raw material costs and global manufacturing rates, tying rates down for a Minimum of 12 months.
• Work with a supply chain to advise the most commercially effective international logistics and procurement strategies to meet the pipeline.
• Ensure all supply chains are working to their allocated KPIs.

Operational Delivery

• Consult weekly with Design, Programme Management Office and Project Management teams to align supply chain with upcoming store development needs.
• Co-ordinate with supply chain on stock arrivals, allocation, and system accuracy.
• Monitor supplier orders, track delivery schedules, and report deviations against plan.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and develop a team, setting clear goals and performance of KPIs.
• Conduct quarterly supplier reviews, foster collaborative relationships, and continuous improvement.
• Engage with stakeholders through site visits and regular communication to find risks and resolve ambiguities.

Innovation & Sustainability

• Ensure products and fixtures are sustainable throughout their lifecycle.
• Evaluate risks from global economic changes and adapt to sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Should tie into the group ESG (Environmental Social Governance) framework.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• 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.
  Strong analytical skills for cost projection, budgeting, and supplier negotiation.

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Frasers Champion - Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have lived the Frasers Group values.

Retail Reconnect - In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, head office employees will gain insights by spending one to two days in one of our stores or the warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Fearless 1200 - Fearless 1200 is our way of recognising our growth. It’s bold, ambitious, and designed to reward colleagues across the business for living our values and delivering impact. Fearless 1200 links how we perform to how we're rewarded – check out the video link to find out more - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0qmvJofMew

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit - Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust - We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What’s next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter - this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate one or two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.