Senior Supply Chain Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Steele Recruitment is assisting an award-winning FMCG business to recruit a Senior Supply Chain Manager in Surrey. You will lead a 6-strong team across procurement, planning and logistics to maintain product availability and drive efficiency.

The role offers scope to shape supply chain strategy, optimise working capital and partner closely with Sales, Operations and Planning to support rapid growth in a turnover exceeding £100 million.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing or Logistics.
• Previous leadership or team management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of supply planning, inventory management and supplier performance.
• Experience working in FMCG, Food Manufacturing or fast-paced environments.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data/spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management.
• Ambitious, driven and keen to develop within a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 6 Supply Chain professionals.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Oversee procurement, inventory management and supply planning activities.
• Ensure stock availability while optimising working capital.
• Manage inbound logistics, imports and freight operations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations and Planning teams to support growth.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost-saving initiatives and supply chain efficiencies.
• Monitor and report on key supply chain performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data & Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Location: Surrey

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 DOE

Alexander Steele Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an award-winning FMCG business in the recruitment of a Supply Chain Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Supply Chain, Procurement or Logistics professional looking to take the next step in their career and lead a team within a fast-growing business with a turnover exceeding £100 million.

Leading a team of 6, you will be responsible for managing procurement, supply planning and logistics activities, ensuring product availability, supplier performance and service levels are maintained whilst driving cost efficiencies across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of 6 Supply Chain professionals.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Oversee procurement, inventory management and supply planning activities.
• Ensure stock availability while optimising working capital.
• Manage inbound logistics, imports and freight operations.
• Work closely with Sales, Operations and Planning teams to support business growth.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost-saving initiatives and supply chain efficiencies.
• Monitor and report on key supply chain performance metrics.

Skills & Experience

• Experience within Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing and Logistics.
• Previous leadership or team management experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of supply planning, inventory management and supplier performance.
• Experience working within FMCG, Food Manufacturing or a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with data and spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ambitious, driven and keen to develop within a growing business.

This role would suit an experienced Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Lead or Logistics Manager looking for a broader leadership opportunity with real scope for progression