Supply Chain Manager

Search Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Excellent progression opportunities

Exposure to prestigious projects

Job summary

Search Recruitment Group in London is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join its Procurement and Supply Chain team. You will work with Defence, Utilities, Healthcare, Infrastructure and Public Sector clients to deliver improvements and manage procurement challenges.

The role requires 5+ years in supply chain, procurement or related fields, a strong understanding of best practice, and a CIPS qualification (or working towards). Hybrid working and excellent progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management, procurement, logistics or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and best practice.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with complex supply chains and supplier networks.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and supplier governance.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards).

Responsibilities

• Deliver supply chain and procurement support across client projects.
• Analyse existing supply chain operations and identify improvements and cost savings.
• Develop sourcing, supplier management and supply chain strategies.
• Lead supplier engagement and performance reviews.
• Support procurement and tendering exercises.
• Produce reports and business cases for senior stakeholders.
• Support clients through transformation and change initiatives.
• Build relationships with client teams and suppliers.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-priority handling

Education

CIPS qualification (or working towards)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Our client, a leading independent construction and property consultancy, is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join its growing Procurement and Supply Chain team in London.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients across sectors including Defence, Utilities, Healthcare, Infrastructure, and the Public Sector. The successful candidate will support organisations in delivering supply chain improvements, managing procurement challenges, and enhancing operational performance within complex and highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver supply chain and procurement support across a portfolio of client projects.
• Analyse existing supply chain operations and identify opportunities for improvement, efficiency, and cost optimisation.
• Develop sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain strategies tailored to client requirements.
• Lead supplier engagement activities, performance reviews, and relationship management programmes.
• Support procurement and tendering exercises, including market analysis and supplier evaluations.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Produce reports, business cases, and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Support clients through supply chain transformation and change initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client teams and external suppliers.

Requirements

• Experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Operations, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and best practice.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with complex supply chains and supplier networks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Experience working within Defence, Utilities, Healthcare, Infrastructure, or Public Sector organisations.
• Consultancy or client-facing experience.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards).
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and supplier governance.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems.
• 5+ years' of supply chain experience

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £55,000.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to prestigious projects and major client programmes.