Supply Chain Director

Michael Page (UK); Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Manchester is seeking a Supply Chain Director to lead the design and optimisation of the Marketplace supply chain. The role involves developing a scalable strategy to enhance customer experience, manage supplier relationships, and optimize logistics. Ideal candidates have significant experience in a senior supply chain role, preferably within a digital or marketplace environment, and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for leadership

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior supply chain or operations role.
• Proven track record in a digital or marketplace environment.
• Strong knowledge of supplier management and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain strategy aligning with business growth objectives.
• Manage end-to-end supplier lifecycle and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on operational capabilities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Supplier management

Logistics optimisation

Commercial acumen

Analytical capability

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Collaboration

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and respected organisation within the B2B space. As trusted brand in their space, they are committed to delivering exceptional products and services while ensuring operational excellence in their Supply Chain department.

Job Description

The Supply Chain Director will lead the end-to-end design, optimisation, and performance of the Marketplace supply chain. This role is responsible for developing and executing a scalable supply chain strategy that enables our digital marketplace to deliver exceptional customer experience, supplier efficiency, and commercial performance.

You will oversee all supplier relationships, logistics partnerships, and product category performance, ensuring the right suppliers, products, and processes are in place to support rapid growth across the platform.

This is a key strategic leadership role, requiring strong digital and commercial capability, hands‑on operational understanding, and experience managing supply networks within a marketplace or multi‑supplier model.

Strategy and Leadership

• Define and deliver the supply chain strategy, aligning with business growth objectives.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team responsible for supplier management, logistics, and fulfilment operations.
• Build scalable processes and frameworks that support marketplace growth and digital enablement.
• Drive sustainability and ethical sourcing practices across the supply base, in line with ESG objectives.

Supplier Management

• Own the end-to-end supplier lifecycle: onboarding, assessment, compliance, and performance management.
• Establish clear service‑level agreements (SLAs) and KPIs with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality, and competitive pricing.
• Foster collaborative relationships with key suppliers and partners to deliver innovation and continuous improvement.

Digital Enablement and Optimisation

• Work with Product, Data, and Operations teams to enhance supply chain visibility and automation within the marketplace platform.
• Lead initiatives to improve forecasting, availability, and pricing accuracy using data insights and analytics.
• Ensure digital integrations between suppliers, logistics, and the platform are effective and scalable.

Commercial and Operational Performance

• Monitor supply chain efficiency and implement cost optimisation strategies.
• Oversee category performance and supply chain resilience to maintain customer satisfaction and margin targets.
• Support sales and commercial teams by ensuring supply capability aligns with customer and market demand.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Product, Sales, Marketing, Customer Experience) to align operational capabilities with commercial goals.
• Represent the supply chain function at leadership level, contributing to strategic decision‑making.
• Communicate performance, risks, and opportunities clearly to executive stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

Experience and Knowledge

• Significant experience in a senior supply chain, operations, or procurement leadership role.
• Proven track record in a digital, marketplace, or platform‑led environment (B2B or B2C).
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, fulfilment operations, and logistics optimisation.
• Experience managing multi‑supplier, multi‑category environments, ideally in equipment, materials, or construction‑related sectors.
• Skilled in using data and technology to drive efficiency, transparency, and customer value.
• Experience leading transformation or digital enablement within a supply chain function.

Skills and Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and analytical capability.
• Collaborative leader able to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Results‑driven, hands‑on, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable business practices.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Performance‑based bonus.
• Opportunities to lead and shape the Supply Chain strategy within a modern, fast‑paced environment.
• Work in a collaborative and professional environment in Manchester.
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting work‑life balance.