Supply Chain Manager – UK & EU

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

Job summary

A leading food industry firm is looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement and category management within the UK and EU. The role demands a strong background in supply chain, with responsibilities including sourcing, supplier performance management, and support for new market entries. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of relevant experience and skills in negotiation and project management. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute significantly to the company's supply chain strategies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, procurement, distribution, and supplier performance across assigned categories and regions.
• Support supply chain setup for new European markets.
• Build strong partnerships with franchisees and internal teams.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Management

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

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