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Supply Chain Manager

Manchester
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A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to support the delivery of strategic procurement and supply chain objectives across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is a senior management position offering the opportunity to influence supply chain strategy, strengthen supplier relationships, and support both work-winning and project delivery activities. Working across multiple stakeholders and disciplines, you will play a central role in creating long-term value through effective supply chain management, procurement excellence, and commercial decision-making.

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As Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing supply chain strategies that align with wider business objectives while delivering the best value across projects. You will build and maintain robust supplier relationships, support bid and commercial teams, and provide expert guidance on procurement strategy, market engagement, supplier performance, and commercial risk management.

  • Work closely with project and commercial teams to identify the optimum supply chain for successful project delivery.
  • Oversee procurement activities, tender strategies, and supply chain performance reporting.
  • Evaluate market opportunities, identify and mitigate commercial risks, challenge existing processes to drive efficiency, and promote continuous improvement across the supply chain function.
  • Develop strong supplier relationship management practices, facilitating supply chain forums and performance reviews.
  • Support the negotiation and implementation of contractual arrangements.
  • Contribute to tender development, assess supplier capability and financial risk, and support project teams through procurement planning, project handover, and ongoing supply chain oversight.

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What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this Supply Chain Manager role, you will have a degree or equivalent qualification, with membership of CIPS being advantageous. You will possess strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, supplier relationship management, and commercial risk management within a construction or infrastructure environment.

  • Analyse and interpret financial and procurement data, develop practical recommendations, and manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
  • Strong market knowledge of major infrastructure and building work packages, together with experience of supplier negotiation, procurement strategy development, and contract management, will be highly beneficial.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills are essential.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across business functions, influence decision-making, and drive continuous improvement through effective planning, problem-solving, and relationship building.
  • Must have existing or be able to obtain SC clearance.

What you'll get in return

  • Shape procurement and supply chain strategy.
  • Work alongside experienced commercial and project teams.
  • Contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects.
  • Significant responsibility, broad stakeholder exposure.
  • Opportunity to influence business performance through commercial expertise, supplier engagement, and procurement leadership.

The role offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package with flexible and hybrid working options available.

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Desired Skills and Experience

To be successful in this Supply Chain Manager role, you will have a degree or equivalent qualification, with membership of CIPS being advantageous. You will possess strong knowledge of subcontract procurement, supplier relationship management, and commercial risk management within a construction or infrastructure environment.

  • Ability to analyse and interpret financial and procurement data, develop practical recommendations, and manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
  • Strong market knowledge of major infrastructure and building work packages, together with experience of supplier negotiation, procurement strategy development, and contract management, will be highly beneficial.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills are essential.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across business functions, influence decision-making, and drive continuous improvement through effective planning, problem-solving, and relationship building.
  • Must have existing or be able to obtain SC clearance.

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Skills

Supply Chain Strategy
Procurement Excellence
Supplier Relationship Management
Commercial Risk Management
Subcontract Procurement
Contract Management
Tender Strategy
Financial Data Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Market Engagement
Negotiation
Project Delivery
Leadership
Continuous Improvement
Procurement Planning
SC Clearance

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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