Supply Chain Manager – UK & EU

CORElevate; England; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the food industry is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement and supply chain management across the UK and EU. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years’ experience in supply chain management, particularly in the food or FMCG sectors. You will manage supplier relationships, lead market entry projects, and ensure compliance with local regulations. Strong negotiation skills and project management experience are essential. The role involves approximately 20% travel and offers a competitive salary of up to £90,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, ideally within Food, FMCG, or Hospitality.
• International supply chain experience required.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Project management experience across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, procurement, distribution, and supplier performance.
• Support supply chain setup for new European markets.
• Maintain knowledge of food regulations and import requirements.
• Approve supplier selection and procurement plans.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Project management

Strong communication

Job description

Supply Chain Manager – UK & EU

Location: UK

Type: Full-time

Salary: up to £90,000 DOE

Travel: Approx. 20%

Role Overview

CORElevate are on a look out for an experienced Supply Chain Manager within the food industry. This role is responsible for managing and developing supply chain and procurement across the UK and Europe. You’ll lead category management, support new market entry, and work closely with franchise partners and central teams to build a scalable, reliable, and cost-effective supply chain that supports restaurant growth.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Category Management

• Manage sourcing, procurement, distribution, and supplier performance across assigned categories and regions
• Deliver cost improvement and productivity initiatives across food and packaging
• Develop long-term category strategies aligned with global supply chain objectives

New Markets & NPD

• Support supply chain setup for new European markets
• Lead SCM projects from planning through delivery, ensuring quality, cost, and timeline targets are met
• Support approval and onboarding of local suppliers where required

Local Market Expertise

• Maintain strong knowledge of local food regulations, import requirements, tariffs, and sustainability standards
• Build understanding of local suppliers, distributors, and market dynamics

Stakeholder & Franchise Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with franchisees and internal teams
• Support the development and improvement of supplier and distributor networks
• Contribute to short- and long-term supply chain strategy

Supplier Management

• Manage supplier performance through KPIs and regular reviews
• Lead supplier negotiations and RFI/RFP processes
• Develop contingency and capacity plans for key products
• Maintain accurate data to support forecasting, spend analysis, and network design

Decision-Making Responsibility

• Approve supplier selection, procurement plans, and supplier negotiations
• Recommend regional supply infrastructure strategies, new market onboarding, and supply chain technology development

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• 7+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, ideally within Food, FMCG, or Hospitality
• International supply chain experience
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills
• Project management experience across multiple workstreams
• Strong written and verbal English communication
• Knowledge of in-country regulations and import requirements

Preferred

• Commodity market analysis and strategy experience
• Additional language skills