Supply Chain Manager – UK & EU

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

Job summary

A leading food industry firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee supply chain and procurement across the UK and Europe. This role involves managing category strategies, supporting new market entry, and working closely with partners to build a scalable, reliable supply chain. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in supply chain management with strong supplier negotiation skills. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £90,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, ideally in Food, FMCG, or Hospitality.
• International supply chain experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of in-country regulations and import requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement and category management across regions.
• Support supply chain setup for new European markets.
• Build partnerships with franchisees and internal teams.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs.
• Approve procurement plans and supplier selection.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Project management

Strong written and verbal English 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