Supply Chain Manager

Disturbia; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days + BH

Free parking

CSR days

Staff discount

Fruit & beverages

Job summary

Disturbia in Cramlington is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for a 12-month maternity cover to lead supplier operations, sustainability and process development across the business. You will oversee supplier lifecycle, strengthen compliance and transparency, and support cross-functional teams to drive performance and responsible sourcing standards.

You will be comfortable coordinating with buying teams, driving reporting visibility and using data to improve supplier performance, risk management and

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier operations, sourcing or related supply chain role.
• Understanding of supplier standards, ethical trading and compliance documentation.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships and onboarding.
• Strong data-driven approach to improve processes and visibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier lifecycle management from onboarding to ongoing record maintenance.
• Define and maintain supplier requirements across standards, ethics and sustainability.
• Improve supplier operations processes, reporting tools and dashboards for visibility of status and performance.
• Collaborate with Buying, Merchandising, Product Development, Technical, Quality, Finance and Logistics teams.
• Identify supplier risks and drive practical solutions to improve efficiency.
• Manage packaging, labels and trims requirements to support compliance and sustainability.

Skills

Supply chain background

Supplier management

Process improvement

Reporting & analytics

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

PLM software

Dashboards (Power BI/Excel)

Job description

Description

This 12 month maternity cover role will lead supplier operations, sustainability requirements and supply chain process development across the business. The Supply Chain Manager will oversee supplier lifecycle processes, strengthen compliance and transparency, improve reporting visibility and support cross-functional teams to drive supplier performance, operational efficiency and responsible sourcing standards.

Application Deadline

16 October 2026

Department

Buying

Location

Cramlington

About the Role

• Lead supply chain process development operations, sustainability and compliance.
• Drive supplier performance, reporting, process improvement and responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally to support business priorities, supplier decisions and operational delivery.

About You

• You are organised, detail-focused and confident managing multiple supplier, process and sustainability priorities at pace.
• You enjoy improving ways of working, creating structure and using data to bring clarity to complex supplier information.
• You are a clear communicator who can build strong relationships with internal teams and external suppliers.
• You are proactive, solutions-focused and comfortable making practical recommendations that support responsible and efficient supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier lifecycle management: Manage the end-to-end supplier lifecycle, including onboarding, supplier set-up, approvals, information management and ongoing record maintenance.
• Supplier requirements: Define, communicate and maintain supplier requirements across operational standards, ethical trading, sustainability, product compliance and ways of working.
• Process, reporting and visibility: Improve supplier operations processes, reporting tools and dashboards to increase visibility of supplier status, compliance progress, sustainability activity, risks and key performance measures.
• Cross-functional support: Partner with Buying, Merchandising, Product Development, Technical, Quality, Finance and Logistics teams to provide supplier guidance, resolve operational queries and support decision-making.
• Risk and efficiency:Identify supplier and supply chain risks, recommend practical solutions and drive efficiencies that support stronger supplier performance and improved ways of working.
• Packaging, labels and trims: Manage supplier-facing requirements for packaging, labels and trims, supporting consistency, compliance, sustainability goals, cost awareness and operational efficiency.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Supply chain background: Experience in supplier operations, sourcing, production, product development or a related supply chain role.
• Supplier compliance and sustainability: Strong understanding of supplier standards, ethical trading, responsible sourcing and compliance documentation.
• Supplier management: Confidence managing supplier relationships, onboarding, operational queries and performance expectations.
• Process improvement: Ability to simplify ways of working, improve processes and create tools that increase visibility and efficiency.
• Reporting and analysis: Comfortable working with excel and other data sources to monitor KPIs and dashboards to identify risks, priorities and opportunities.
• Stakeholder management: Strong communicator who can work effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Commercial awareness:Understanding of how supplier performance, lead times, cost, compliance and process efficiency affect delivery.
• Problem solving: Ability to work independently, manage priorities and resolve supplier or process challenges.

Desirable Experience

• Fashion, retail or lifestyle experience: Experience in a product-led, multi-category retail environment.
• Sustainability and ethical trading: Familiarity with supplier codes of conduct, audits, certifications or responsible sourcing initiatives.
• Systems and data management: Experience using supplier portals, PLM, ERP, compliance trackers or reporting dashboards.
• Packaging, trims or labelling:Understanding of packaging, care labels, trims or branded components.
• Project or change management: Experience supporting process change, supplier onboarding, system implementation or operational improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary, subject to skills and experience
• Annual leave base starting at 25 days per year (+ bank holidays)
• Free Parking
• 2 Corporate Social Responsibility days per year
• Generous staff allowance and discount
• Free fresh fruit, snacks and drinks in office
• Individual social fund
• Bi-Annual Paid team outings

Inclusivity

Inclusivity is a guiding principle in the culture at Disturbia, whether for our employees, customers or suppliers.

We have created an environment where our people feels valued, respected and celebrated for their unique qualities and perspectives.

We are committed to prioritising our awareness, constantly learning and growing as we strive to create a more inclusive and empowered future for all we cross paths with.

Our commitment to belonging is woven into the fabric of our company values, driving us to always support diversity and inclusivity as we celebrate the magic in everyone.