Senior Supply & Procurement Manager

The Talent Division; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Benefits package

Investors in People Platinum

Career development

Supportive culture

Impactful role

Job summary

The Talent Division is representing a market-leading manufacturer in search of a Senior Supply & Procurement Manager in the UK. You will shape and deliver the end-to-end supply chain strategy, drive operational excellence, and strengthen relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders across an international network.

You will lead a high-performing team, manage complex supply chains and align procurement with business objectives while leveraging data to improve efficiency and reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating in senior Supply Chain, Procurement or Operations leadership roles.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, motivate and engage teams.
• Experience managing complex supply chains, inventory planning and supplier relationships.
• Strategic thinker balancing 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 methodologies is advantageous.
• Collaborative leadership aligned to a people-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• 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 S&OP processes to ensure forecasting, inventory management and supply continuity.
• Overseeing procurement activities, supplier performance and SLAs.
• Working with Logistics and Warehousing to optimise stock levels and operational efficiency.
• Identifying supply chain risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain service levels.
• Using data and metrics to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Leading business improvement projects and development of systems and planning tools.
• Building strong relationships across the wider business for a joined-up customer-focused approach.

Job description

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

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

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.

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.