Strategic Supply Chain Lead – Construction

V7 Recruitment; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK design and build fitout contractor is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to enhance their national supply chain strategy. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in supply chain management, be detail-oriented, and possess strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and flexible working options including opportunities to work from home.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonuses

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension: 5% employee / 3% employer contribution

Income protection & life cover

Company phone and laptop

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management, preferably in construction or similar sectors.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills essential.
• Organised and detail-focused, confident in managing documentation.
• Strategic thinker with commercial awareness and influential capability.
• Excellent communicator, able to work cross-functionally and independently.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement in supplier development.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain strategy and enhance business relationships with top-tier suppliers.
• Source, onboard, and manage relationships with high-quality suppliers.
• Maintain and improve supplier database ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Implement supplier KPIs and manage performance reviews.
• Gather market intelligence to support procurement decisions.
• Ensure supply chain processes meet safety and quality standards.
• Drive process improvements including digital workflow enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with commercial teams for fair opportunity allocation.
• Support team development and participate in strategic discussions.

Skills

Supply chain management

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Organised and detail-focused

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Proactive mindset

Job description

A leading UK design and build fitout contractor is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to enhance their national supply chain strategy. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in supply chain management, be detail-oriented, and possess strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and flexible working options including opportunities to work from home.