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Senior Supply Chain Manager

Kingdom People
Manchester, UK
£55,000 – £60,000
about 7 hours ago
on-site

Skills & Technologies

AgileStakeholder ManagementSupply ChainProcurementComplianceNegotiationBenefitsTrainingReportingCommunication SkillsLeadershipCommercial AwarenessTransformationSustainability

Job Description

Supply Chain Manager

Location: Greater Manchester

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location Requirement: Head Office Based

Join a Business Transforming Modern Workspaces

We are partnering with an innovative, state-of-the-art organisation that designs and delivers transformational workspaces for clients across the UK. Due to continued growth and exciting project demand, we are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join the team at their headquarters in Greater Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and relationship-focused supply chain professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong partnerships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

The Role

As Supply Chain Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain function, ensuring materials, products, and services are sourced effectively to support project delivery. You will play a key role in developing supplier relationships, driving performance, managing costs, and ensuring the business maintains a reliable and agile supply network.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and subcontractors.

Negotiate commercial agreements and manage supplier performance.

Ensure materials and services are procured efficiently to meet project timelines.

Monitor stock levels, lead times, and supply chain risks.

Collaborate closely with project, operations, and commercial teams.

Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Drive supplier compliance, quality standards, and sustainability initiatives.

Produce regular reporting and performance metrics for senior leadership.

About You

Proven experience as a Supply Chain Manager or Senior Supply Chain Professional.

A dynamic, proactive, and relationship-led approach to supplier and stakeholder management.

Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Experience managing supplier performance and procurement processes.

Confident working in a fast-moving, project-led environment.

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

We are particularly interested in attracting candidates from construction, fit-out, interiors, building products, manufacturing, engineering, or similar project-driven industries, where managing complex supply chains and supplier relationships is critical to operational success.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum.

Company pension scheme.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Career development and progression opportunities.

Company-sponsored training and professional development.

Free on-site parking.

Modern headquarters-based working environment.

Supportive and collaborative team culture.

Opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile workplace transformation projects.

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