Supply Chain Manager

Origin Coffee Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK coffee roaster is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end operations. In this hands-on role, you’ll manage procurement, logistics, and supplier relationships, ensuring quality and sustainability standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in supply chain management, excellent negotiation skills, and a commitment to organizational values. Opportunities for creative and meaningful work await in a people-focused environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays

Discounts on coffee and merchandise

SCA training and ongoing learning opportunities

Pension scheme with 5% employer contributions

Enhanced family leave policies

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Two paid volunteering days annually

Qualifications

• Experienced in supply chain, procurement, or logistics.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates a firm grasp of supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Oversee procurement, logistics, and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability and food safety.

Skills

Supply chain management

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Cost management

Inventory accuracy

Advanced Excel or Google Sheets

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Stock management systems

Job description

About the Role

As Supply Chain Manager, you’ll lead Origin’s end-to-end supply chain – from inbound goods through to customer delivery. You’ll oversee packaging, consumables, materials, logistics partners, warehousing, and stock management.

This is a hands-on operational role at the heart of Origin’s production and distribution network. You’ll ensure suppliers and partners meet quality and service standards, logistics are reliable, and materials are in place to support production and fulfilment.

You’ll work closely with the Demand Planner, Head of Operations,Head of Roastery Production, Head of Coffee, and Logistics & Dispatch Manager to make sure our supply chain runs smoothly and supports the business’s continued growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage procurement and stock of packaging, materials, and consumables.
  
• Oversee inbound logistics, warehousing, and outbound delivery to trade and D2C customers.
  
• Lead supplier relationships, contracts, and performance reviews.
  
• Ensure compliance with sustainability commitments, food safety, and traceability.
  
• Monitor stock levels, ensure inventory accuracy, and minimise waste.
  
• Partner with Finance on budgets, spend analysis, and supplier performance.
  
• Collaborate daily with Production, Coffee, and Dispatch to maintain supply continuity.
  

About you

You’re an experienced supply chain, procurement, or logistics professional who’s ready to take ownership of a full function. You combine commercial awareness with an operational mindset, demonstrating a firm grasp of supplier management in a quality-driven environment.

You’re comfortable working across teams, confident in managing multiple priorities, and motivated by building systems that support efficiency, sustainability, and scale.

You’ll bring

• Supply chain or logistics management experience.
• Supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management.
• Experience with packaging and materials procurement in food & drink (advantageous).
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP and stock management systems.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.

Who you are

• Strategic and solutions-focused, with a calm, pragmatic approach.
• Collaborative and clear in your communication.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and commercially aware.
• Driven by quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Why Origin?

Shape and oversee a growing supply chain within one of the UK’s top speciality roasters. Take direct responsibility for improving efficiency, quality, and sustainability results. Collaborate with senior leaders and production teams central to operations.Be part of a values-driven, people-focused business with growth opportunities.

Benefits and Perks

• 26 days holiday, including your birthday off + flexible bank holidays
• All the coffee you could dream of – plus discounts on merch and partner products
• Work that’s meaningful, creative, and rooted in values
• Industry-leading brand with a people-first culture
• B-Corp certified and proudly independent
• SCA training and ongoing learning opportunities for all employees
• Enhanced family leave for every kind of parent
• Pension scheme with 5% employer contributions
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme & GP Service
• Enhanced sick pay, period leave & personal days
• Two paid volunteering days every year

Everyone is Welcome at Origin

We believe diverse perspectives enrich our culture and creativity. If you’re passionate about coffee and excited by this opportunity, even if you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience could be exactly what we need.

Why Join Origin?

Origin Coffee is a leading UK speciality coffee roaster, rooted in purpose and driven by authenticity. We believe great coffee is about connection, from the farmers who grow it to the people who brew and enjoy it.

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