Strategic Supply Chain Manager - Construction Partnerships

Build People; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contractor in Salford is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to enhance engagement with suppliers. Responsibilities include positioning the organization as a preferred client, fostering supplier relationships, and leading performance improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supply chain management, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a strategic mindset. The role offers a competitive salary of £50k - £60k and hybrid working opportunities, making it an exciting prospect for qualified individuals.

Benefits

Performance-related scheme offering potential 10–15% of annual salary

Additional Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply-chain management, ideally within construction or related sectors.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• A strategic mindset with commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Position the organization as the preferred client for leading suppliers in the UK.
• Identify, engage, and nurture relationships with best-in-class suppliers.
• Lead the pre-qualification process for new suppliers.
• Develop and implement KPIs and performance standards for suppliers.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to support estimating and tendering processes.

Skills

Supply chain management

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Communication

Organizational abilities

Strategic mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

A construction contractor in Salford is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to enhance engagement with suppliers. Responsibilities include positioning the organization as a preferred client, fostering supplier relationships, and leading performance improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supply chain management, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a strategic mindset. The role offers a competitive salary of £50k - £60k and hybrid working opportunities, making it an exciting prospect for qualified individuals.