The Talent Division
Senior Supply & Procurement Manager
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Senior Supply & Procurement Manager
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Salary: £65,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid following probation
The Opportunity
Some supply chain roles focus on process.
Some focus on procurement.
This one gives you the opportunity to influence an entire operation.
We're delighted to be supporting our client, a market-leading manufacturer, in their search for a Senior Supply & Procurement Manager.
This is a key leadership position within the business, responsible for developing and delivering supply chain strategy, driving operational excellence, strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring the seamless flow of materials across a complex international supply network.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across Operations, Logistics, Product Management, Sales, and Purchasing, you'll play a critical role in ensuring supply reliability, improving efficiency, reducing risk, and supporting the continued growth of the business.
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected organisation with a genuine people-first culture, where your ideas will be welcomed, your expertise valued, and your contribution recognised.
What You'll Be Doing
- Developing and delivering the overall supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and future growth plans
- Leading and developing the Supply Chain function, creating a high-performing, collaborative, and engaged team environment
- Managing supply relationships across international suppliers, manufacturing partners, and key stakeholders
- Driving Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to ensure effective forecasting, inventory management, and supply continuity
- Overseeing procurement activities, supplier performance, and service level agreements
- Working closely with Logistics and Warehousing teams to optimise stock levels, inventory planning, and operational efficiency
- Identifying supply chain risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain service levels and minimise disruption
- Using data, insight, and performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction, and process enhancement
- Leading business improvement projects and supporting the ongoing development of systems, processes, and planning tools
- Building strong relationships across the wider business to ensure a joined-up and customer-focused approach
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What We're Looking For
- Significant experience operating within a senior Supply Chain, Procurement, or Operations leadership role
- Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to develop, motivate, and engage teams
- Experience managing complex supply chains, inventory planning, and supplier relationships
- A strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term planning with operational delivery
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement
- Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Experience of ERP systems and supply chain planning tools
- Knowledge of import/export processes and supply chain compliance
- Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies would be advantageous
- A collaborative leadership style aligned to a people-focused culture
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The Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Excellent benefits package
- The opportunity to join an Investors in People Platinum accredited organisation
- Genuine career development opportunities
- A supportive, collaborative, and values-led culture
- The chance to play a key role in shaping the future of a highly successful business
Interested?
We'd love to tell you more about this opportunity and the organisation behind it.
Call us for a confidential conversation or click apply today.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
The Talent Division is committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to succeed.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe diverse teams make stronger organisations and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.
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