Supply Chain Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Career progression

Prestigious projects

Professional development

Benefits package

Job summary

Search Recruitment Group is recruiting a Supply Chain Manager to join its Procurement and Supply Chain team in London. You will support a diverse range of clients across defence, utilities, healthcare, infrastructure and the public sector, delivering supply chain improvements and procurement solutions.

The role requires experience with complex supply chains and supplier networks, consultancy or client-facing work, and a CIPS qualification (or working towards it).

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, or operations.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with defence, utilities, healthcare, infrastructure, or public sector organisations.
• Consultancy or client-facing experience.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and supplier governance.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP systems.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver supply chain and procurement support across multiple client projects.
• Analyse existing supply chain operations to identify improvements and cost savings.
• Develop sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain strategies.
• Lead supplier engagement, performance reviews, and relationship management.
• Support procurement and tendering exercises, including market analysis.
• 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.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project prioritization

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.
• Professional development support, including industry qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package.