Supply Chain Manager – UK & EU

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

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee supply chain management across the UK and Europe. This role requires over 7 years of experience in supply chain management, particularly in food, FMCG, or hospitality sectors. Key responsibilities include managing procurement, leading new market entries, and engaging with franchise partners to establish effective supply chains. Strong communication skills and international experience are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing, procurement, and supplier performance.
• Support supply chain setup for new European markets.
• Build partnerships with franchisees and internal teams.
• Approve supplier selection and procurement plans.

Skills

Strong supplier management and negotiation skills

Project management experience across multiple workstreams

Strong written and verbal English communication

Commodity market analysis and strategy experience

Additional language 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