Supply Chain Manager

MostonRECRUIT; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation is seeking a Junior Supply Chain Manager to enhance its supply chain operations in Salisbury. This role involves supporting key contracts, managing supplier relationships, and driving improvements in efficiency and sustainability. Ideal candidates should have experience in procurement, contract negotiation, and performance management. Strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset are essential for success in this influential position.

Qualifications

• Experience with contracts and negotiation of terms.
• Proven experience in sustainable procurement.
• Experience managing suppliers using performance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage operational supply chain contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships through formal frameworks.
• Review and improve supplier performance.
• Embed sustainable procurement practices.
• Embedding and promoting sustainable procurement practices
• Analyzing supply chain data and producing performance reports
• Identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Building strong, professional relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

I’m recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation based in Salisbury that is looking to appoint a Junior Supply Chain Manager to strengthen its operational supply chain capability.

This role sits at the heart of the business, supporting key operational contracts and helping to shape a supply chain that is efficient, commercially sound, sustainable, and performance-driven. It’s a genuinely hands‑on role, ideal for someone with solid procurement or supply chain experience who’s ready to step up into a broader, more influential position.

The Role

As Junior Supply Chain Manager, you’ll work closely with technical specialists and internal stakeholders to manage supplier relationships, review performance, and ensure contractual and commercial obligations are met. You’ll be involved in sourcing and evaluating suppliers, analysing data, running reports, and driving continuous improvement across the supply base.

You’ll be trusted to use your initiative, contribute ideas, and make decisions that have a real impact on delivery, while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting and managing operational supply chain contracts
• Supplier management through formal frameworks, including KPIs and SLAs
• Reviewing and improving supplier performance
• Supporting contract management and negotiation of terms and conditions
• Embedding and promoting sustainable procurement practices
• Analysing supply chain data and producing performance reports
• Identifying opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Building strong, professional relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

This role has clear non‑negotiables. To be considered, candidates must have:

• Experience with contracts and/or negotiation of terms and conditions
• Proven experience in sustainable procurement
• Experience managing suppliers through formal performance frameworks, including KPIs and SLAs

In addition, you’ll bring:

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Confidence working with data and performance metrics
• Excellent relationship‑building and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• A genuine interest in improving how supply chains operate