Supply Chain Manager

Niyaa People Ltd; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority housing service is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement and financial management. This role allows for a flexible 3-day work schedule and offers a competitive day rate of £300-£350. The ideal candidate will have experience in housing procurement and a strong background in financial analysis. Join a supportive culture and make a meaningful impact on essential services.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

Weekly pay

Long-term contract with potential for extension

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience within housing or building maintenance.
• Experience managing supply chain with strong savings and service improvements.
• Understanding of public sector procedures and procurement frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing budget planning and costings for housing and maintenance teams.
• Tracking budgets versus actual spend, ensuring contract compliance.
• Leading material procurement processes with tendering policies.

Skills

Commercial experience within housing or building maintenance

Budgeting and financial analysis

Contract management

Value for money savings

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Job description

Enjoy a flexible 3-day working week and a long-term contract opportunity as a Supply Chain Manager with a respected local authority housing service. This is a fantastic chance to step into a rewarding position where your procurement and supplier-management expertise will directly support essential housing and maintenance services across the UK, all while working in a professional and supportive environment.

You'll be joining a well-established organisation known for its commitment to high-quality service delivery, compliance, and value for money. This role is ideal for a proactive Supply Chain or Procurement professional looking to make an immediate impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

I’d love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a:

• Supply Chain Manager
• Procurement Manager
• Commercial or Contracts Manager
• Senior Buyer or Category Manager within social housing, local authority, or property maintenance sectors

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be:

• Overseeing budget planning, costings and financial reports to see potential savings for the housing and maintenance teams
• Tracking and managing budgets versus actual spend, ensuring contract compliance and monthly review of invoices
• Supporting material and contractor costs to ensure spend is kept within budget
• Leading on material procurement with agreed tendering policies, authorised within financial regulations
• Administering contracts with external suppliers
• Developing and delivering procurement strategies, and review and maintain a catalogue management system for all suppliers
• Working with the operational teams to assist in the management of van stock

I’d love to speak to anyone who has:

• Proven commercial experience within housing or building maintenance
• Experience managing supply chain, and a track record delivering value for money savings and service improvements
• Contract management experience
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Understanding of public sector procedure and procurement frameworks

Qualifications:

• Ideally MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent
• Strong background in overseeing commercial operations across social housing or maintenance services.
• Skilled in handling multiple contract formats from inception to completion.

This interim role is offering:

• 3 days per week (flexible schedule)
• Long-term contract with potential for extension
• Supportive and flexible working culture
• Weekly pay
• Competitive day rate of 300 - 350