Supply Chain Manager Construction Contractor

Build People; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contractor in Salford is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to enhance engagement with suppliers. Responsibilities include positioning the organization as a preferred client, fostering supplier relationships, and leading performance improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supply chain management, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a strategic mindset. The role offers a competitive salary of £50k - £60k and hybrid working opportunities, making it an exciting prospect for qualified individuals.

Benefits

Performance-related scheme offering potential 10–15% of annual salary

Additional Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply-chain management, ideally within construction or related sectors.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• A strategic mindset with commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Position the organization as the preferred client for leading suppliers in the UK.
• Identify, engage, and nurture relationships with best-in-class suppliers.
• Lead the pre-qualification process for new suppliers.
• Develop and implement KPIs and performance standards for suppliers.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to support estimating and tendering processes.

Skills

Supply chain management

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Communication

Organizational abilities

Strategic mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Construction Contractor

c£50k - £60k (Dependent on Relevant Experience)

Additional Benefits Package

Performance‑related scheme offering potential 10‑15% of annual salary

Hybrid Working Opportunities

The Company

My client specialises in commercial construction projects, predominantly interior fit‑out and refurbishment, working with blue‑chip clients in the public and private sector to create workplaces and environments that enhance their clients' business processes.

The Supply Chain Manager

Supply chain is a vital component of this organisation, and they are seeking to bring someone into the team who can spearhead a focus on greater engagement and direction with supply partners, developing relationship initiatives and ensuring the organisation becomes the partner of choice for the highest‑performing suppliers.

The role demands a track record of supply‑chain engagement; salary will be based on experience and expertise. It will be a predominantly office‑based role, but travel will be required for visits to sites and supplier premises.

Roles & Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager

• Position the organisation as the preferred client for leading suppliers in the UK.
• Identify, engage, and nurture relationships with best‑in‑class suppliers across all trades.
• Foster a culture of mutual respect, transparency, and long‑term collaboration.
• Lead the pre‑qualification process for new suppliers, ensuring alignment with standards.
• Maintain and evolve the supplier database with accurate, up‑to‑date information on competencies, insurance, and service scope.
• Target and onboard suppliers to address gaps in capability, quality, or geographic coverage.
• Develop and implement KPIs and performance standards for suppliers.
• Monitor and assess supplier performance post‑project, using feedback loops to drive improvement.
• Ensure consistent scoring and feedback mechanisms are in place and communicated clearly.
• Actively seek performance feedback from internal teams and suppliers to ensure a balanced view.
• Establish regular feedback channels with suppliers to gather market intelligence.
• Use insights to inform procurement strategies, rate negotiations, and commercial planning.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to support estimating and tendering processes.
• Ensure supply‑chain activities support ISOQAR certification for safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements, including digital solutions to streamline workflows.
• Support the wider compliance team with documentation, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Work closely with pre‑contract, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure fair distribution of opportunities across the supply chain.
• Facilitate two‑way feedback between internal teams and suppliers to strengthen relationships and drive performance.
• Ensure supply‑chain developments are communicated clearly and consistently across the business.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior team members, supporting their development.
• Escalate issues to the Commercial Director or Head of Standards when needed and contribute to strategic discussions.

The Successful Supply Chain Manager

• Proven experience in supply‑chain management, ideally within construction or related sectors.
• Strong relationship‑building and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A strategic mindset with commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation.

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