Supply Chain Manager

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement and supply chain across the UK and EU. The successful candidate will manage sourcing and supplier performance, support new market entry, and engage with franchise partners to ensure a reliable supply chain that supports growth. Applicants should have over 7 years in Supply Chain Management, preferably within food or hospitality sectors, and demonstrate strong negotiation skills. The role offers a competitive salary package up to £90,000. Travel is expected to be around 20%.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, ideally within Food, FMCG, or Hospitality.
• International supply chain experience.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, procurement, distribution, and supplier performance.
• Support supply chain setup for new European markets.
• Build strong partnerships with franchisees and internal teams.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation skills

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

Supply Chain Manager – UK & EU

Location: UK
Type: Full-time
Travel: Approx.20%

Salary: up to £90,000 DOE

Role Overview

This role is responsible for managing and developing supply chain and procurement across the UK and Europe. You’ll lead category management, support new market entry, and work closely with franchise partners and central teams to build a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective supply chain that supports restaurant growth.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Category Management

• Manage sourcing, procurement, distribution, and supplier performance across assigned categories and regions
• Deliver cost improvement and productivity initiatives across food and packaging
• Develop long-term category strategies aligned with global supply chain objectives

New Markets & NPD

• Support supply chain setup for new European markets
• Lead SCM projects from planning through delivery, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline targets are met
• Support approval and onboarding of local suppliers where required

Local Market Expertise

• Maintain strong knowledge of local food regulations, import requirements, tariffs, and sustainability standards
• Build understanding of local suppliers, distributors, and market dynamics

Stakeholder & Franchise Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with franchisees and internal teams
• Support the development and improvement of supplier and distributor networks
• Contribute to short- and long-term supply chain strategy

Supplier Management

• Manage supplier performance through KPIs and regular reviews
• Lead supplier negotiations and RFI/RFP processes
• Develop contingency and capacity plans for key products
• Maintain accurate data to support forecasting, spend analysis, and network design

Decision-Making Responsibility

• Approve supplier selection, procurement plans, and supplier negotiations
• Recommend regional supply infrastructure strategies, new market onboarding, and supply chain technology development

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• 7+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, ideally within Food, FMCG, or Hospitality
• International supply chain experience
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
• Project management experience across multiple workstreams
• Strong written and verbal English communication
• Knowledge of in‑country regulations and import requirements

Preferred

• Commodity market analysis and strategy experience
• Additional language skills