Supply Chain Director

IMPACT EVOLVE; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-growth consumer brand in the Greater Manchester area is seeking a Supply Chain Director to own its outsourced manufacturing and supplier ecosystem across multiple geographies. The role includes leading a fully outsourced production supply chain, managing supplier negotiations, and ensuring operational resilience. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in outsourced production environments and strong supplier relationship management skills. This position offers a salary between £80,000 - £90,000 and various employee benefits including matched pension, health cash plan, and staff discounts.

Benefits

Salary of around £80,000 - £90,000

Up to 5% matched pension

Lunch twice a week

Health Cash Plan

50% Staff Discount

25 days annual leave + birthday day off

Qualifications

• Deep experience in outsourced production environments (FMCG/CPG preferred).
• Proven track record in contract manufacturing and third-party supply models.
• Strong commercial acumen in supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a fully outsourced manufacturing supply chain.
• Manage supplier contract negotiations and ongoing management.
• Oversee inventory health and working capital optimisation.

Skills

Outsourced production environments

Supplier negotiations

Relationship management

Commercial acumen

Job description

Supply Chain Director

Location: North West (Hybrid Working)

A leading high growth consumer brand is hiring a Supply Chain Director to take ownership of its outsourced manufacturing and supplier ecosystem across multiple geographies.

This role is about control, execution, and scale. You’ll manage a network of third party manufacturers, co-packers, and logistics partners, ensuring operational resilience, commercial effectiveness, and delivery at pace.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a fully outsourced manufacturing / production supply chain: Co-Manufacturing, Co-Packing, managing all primary supply chain activity.

• Deal making: Supplier contract negotiations, set up & ongoing management.

• Own procurement strategy and material sourcing across categories.

• Oversee inventory health, availability, and working capital optimisation.

• Operate as the key supply chain voice in senior decision making.
  

What You’ll Bring

• Deep experience in outsourced production environments (FMCG/CPG preferred)

• Proven track record in contract manufacturing, co-packing and third-party supply models

• Strong commercial acumen in supplier negotiations and relationship management

• A hands-on approach. Equally comfortable at the factory floor or boardroom table

• Ability to bring clarity and rigour in a fast-paced, scaling organisation

• Ideally some experience of the Retail industry. (Grocers if poss)
  

What’s In it for you?

• A salary of around £80,000 - £90,000

• An opportunity to grow & lead a brand through the next phase of expansion

• Up to 5% matched pension

• Lunch twice a week (in office)

• Health Cash Plan

• 50% Staff Discount

• 25 days annual leave + birthday day off

The Hiring Process

The recruitment process will include a screening call and video meeting with IMPACT EVOLVE, followed by an in person meeting with the client.

IMPACT EVOLVE are committed to fairness and equality for all employees and applicants. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide adjustments and support as needed.