Junior Supply Chain Manager

Gabrielle Naptali Artist; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement firm in Salisbury seeks a Procurement Specialist to manage supplier evaluations, purchase orders, and compliance. Candidates should have relevant experience in procurement or supply chain, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. The role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a pension contribution and medical cover.

Benefits

6% employee-matched pension contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical cover

Life assurance (2x annual salary)

One professional subscription per year

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or contract administration.
• Confident use of Excel including pivot tables and formulas.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement processes including supplier evaluations.
• Manage purchase orders ensuring timely delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong communication skills

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Job description

Location: DSTL Porton Down, Salisbury

Salary: £38,000 £40,000

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

What Youll Be Doing

• Supporting procurement processes such as RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract awards
• Raising and managing purchase orders, making sure goods and services arrive on time and meet requirements
• Keeping supplier compliance records up to date, including certifications and insurances
• Monitoring supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs and preparing reports for managers and clients
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure value for money while maintaining quality and compliance
• Forecasting demand for equipment, spares, and consumables with project teams
• Tracking lead times and material availability, resolving potential delays before they impact delivery
• Coordinating supplier attendance and logistics for site-based work
• Monitoring spend and identifying opportunities for cost savings
• Analysing supply chain data to spot trends, risks, and improvements
• Preparing dashboards and reports for stakeholders and management
• Supporting audits and maintaining accurate procurement records in ERP systems
• Ensuring all procurement activity complies with policy, regulations, and security standards
• Contributing to sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives
• Supporting business continuity and supply chain resilience planning

What Youll Need

• Experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or contract administration
• Knowledge of supplier evaluation, contract management, and procurement workflows
• Confident use of Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
• Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• British National, able to obtain SC Clearance

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations (e.g. PCR 2015)
• Exposure to defence, facilities management, or construction supply chains
• Experience managing supplier performance with KPIs and SLAs
• Understanding of sustainability, ethical sourcing, and modern slavery compliance

Benefits

• 6% employee-matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• One professional subscription per year
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements