Supply Chain Policy Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain Policy Manager to oversee governance and support operations teams. This role is critical for developing policy compliance and enhancing supplier onboarding processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in supply chain management or a relevant CIPS qualification and proven experience in a related role, with strong skills in communication and analytics. This position offers a salary of £50k plus benefits, with locations in Leeds, Manchester, and Sheffield.

Benefits

£6.5k car allowance

10% bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Supply Chain or policy governance role in construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Ability to operate a digital supply chain management platform.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, risk, and assurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and support supply chain governance and systems.
• Lead the training and awareness program for supply chain policies.
• Manage and develop the company’s digital supply chain platform.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Policy Governance

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

EHS Standards Knowledge

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

CIPS qualification (Level 4 or above)

Tools

Power BI

Digital Supply Chain Platforms

Job description

Job Description

Supply Chain Policy Manager

Salary: £50k + £6.5k car allowance + 10% bonus

Location: Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield

Mon-Fri - 37.5 hours pw

Grafton Recruitment is pleased to be supporting a well-established organisation in their search for an experienced Supply Chain Policy Manager. This is a great opportunity to take ownership of the company’s Supply Chain Management, including the supporting processes, systems, tools and assurance activates. This role is not directly responsible for carrying out procurement or day-to-day supply chain operations, but it plays a critical part in supporting operations teams by providing clear policy direction, governance the structure, and ongoing support.

THE ROLE:

Some of your responsibilities as a Supply Chain Policy Manager:

• To provide strategic oversight and support supply chain governance and systems, ensuring policy compliance, risk management, and continuous development of procurement resources and platforms.
• Leading the training and awareness programme for supply chain policies.
• Acting as the second line of assurance by reviewing compliance and reporting on deviations.
• Regularly reviewing the effectiveness of supply chain policy and recommending enhancements.
• Monitor procurement activity across business units and categories.
• Engaging with external market trends.
• Ensuring all activity aligns with internal EHS standards.
• Managing and developing the company’s digital supply chain platform in collaboration with IT and Finance.
• Supporting operational teams with supplier onboarding, relations management and framework agreements.

THE CANDIDATE:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Supply Chain Policy Manager with the following qualifications:

• Proven experience in Supply Chain, or policy governance role in construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Degree in supply chain management, logistics or transport, or a CIPS qualification (Level 4 or above).
• Ability to operate a digital supply chain management platform and use Power BI for internal reporting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, risk and assurance.
• Familiarity with EHS standards.
• A proactive approach to learning marker trends.
• Strong engagement skills