Supply Chain Manager

Be-Resourcing; Livingston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Be-Resourcing is partnering with a client to recruit a Supply Chain Manager to own the commercial management of a growing subcontracted supplier network across the UK. You will ensure reliability, competitiveness and compliant supply chain performance to support growth and national service delivery.

The post holder will lead supplier pricing, contract terms, engagement and compliance information, driving supplier capability development and structured performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management, procurement, or supplier management.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience negotiating pricing and terms.
• Experience managing a sizeable supplier base and contractor networks.
• Ability to drive improvement through structured review and follow-up.
• Excellent relationship management with collaborative and credible approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier commercial relationships across the UK, owning pricing and terms.
• Manage performance, delivery, and compliance information for suppliers.
• Develop supplier capability and drive ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure service delivery and growth.
• Act as single point of accountability for supplier engagement and protection.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Commercial awareness

Supplier relationship management

Pricing & contract terms

Data analysis & performance review

Job description

We're delighted to be partnering with our client to hire a Supply Chain Manager to take responsibility for the commercial management, development and performance of their growing subcontracted supply chain of suppliers.

This is a new role created to bring dedicated ownership, structure and commercial discipline to supplier relationships, ensuring our client has a reliable, competitive and compliant supply chain capable of supporting growth, customer service and national service delivery.

The post holder will act as the single point of accountability for supplier commercial relationships, taking responsibility for pricing, performance, contract terms, supplier engagement, compliance information and the ongoing development of supplier capability across the UK.

Core areas of ownership for the successful candidate include:

• Supply Chain Leadership
• Commercial Management
• Supplier Performance & Service Delivery
• Compliance, Data & Systems
• Internal Collaboration

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following essential skills and experience:

• Proven experience in supply chain management, procurement, supplier management or commercial relationship management.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience negotiating pricing, service terms and supplier agreements.
• Experience managing a sizeable supplier base, subcontractor network or third-party service provider portfolio.
• Ability to manage supplier performance, resolve issues and drive improvement through structured review and follow-up.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to be collaborative, firm and commercially credible.
• Strong analytical ability and confidence working with pricing, cost data, supplier records and performance information.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very successful and rapidly growing business.