Supply Chain Manager

As the Supply Chain Manager you will be responsible for:

• Line management and development of the Supply Chain team
• Lead tendering, evaluation, placement, and management of purchase orders and contracts
• Build and maintain strong supplier and stakeholder relationships, including formal supplier reviews
• Provide expert guidance on UK import/export compliance and make‑vs‑buy strategies
• Own end‑to‑end procurement processes, from planning through to contract award and handover
• Introduce innovative and value‑driven commercial and contracting models
• Manage procurement risk, performance against procurement plans, and critical supply routes
• Drive continuous improvement, cost optimisation, and performance management across the function
• Track and report functional KPIs to reduce total cost of acquisition and improve effectiveness
• Ensure robust processes for contract governance, documentation, and compliance
• Support change initiatives within a regulated manufacturing environment