Senior Supply Chain Manager

Senior Supply and Procurement Manager Ipswich | Hybrid Working | £65-70K+ Bonus

Location: Ipswich
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days remote / 3 days office-based)
Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus

Benefits Package

• Life Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Private Healthcare
• Gym Membership
• Free On-Site Parking
• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual & Quarterly Performance Bonus
• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
• Christmas Shutdown

Ready to take full ownership of a well-respected Construction companies supply chain?

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Supply & Procurement Manager to lead the end-to-end Supply Chain function for a well-established and growing international construction business.

This is a brand new senior leadership role with responsibility for bringing together procurement, suppliers, inventory, S&OP, demand planning, production, logistics and distribution to deliver reliable supply, excellent service and improved efficiency.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges, and can confidently lead teams, suppliers and stakeholders — we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

You’ll take full ownership of the Supply Chain function, leading:

• Procurement & Supplier Management — managing global suppliers, the parent company and external partners
• S&OP, Demand Planning & Forecasting — balancing demand, supply and capacity with a long-term view
• Inventory & Stock Management — optimising stock levels, availability and working capital
• Production Planning — including third-party and contract manufacturing
• Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution — working closely with the Logistics team to optimise service and efficiency
• Supply Chain Risk & Resilience — proactively identifying and mitigating supply disruption
• Returns Management — improving processes, reducing costs and identifying underlying issues

In short, you’ll ensure the right products are available, in the right place, at the right time — while balancing service, cost, inventory and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and execute the overall Supply Chain strategy
• Lead a robust S&OP process, connecting Sales, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics and Product teams
• Drive improved forecast accuracy, inventory optimisation and service levels
• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with the parent company and global supplier network
• Negotiate and manage supplier SLAs, performance and commercial agreements
• Identify and proactively manage supply chain risks, delays and potential disruptions
• Analyse data and KPIs to identify root causes, bottlenecks, waste and opportunities for improvement
• Lead initiatives that reduce cost, improve productivity and increase operational efficiency
• Develop and improve Supply Chain systems, processes and reporting
• Ensure appropriate import and export compliance across the UK operation
• Work closely with the Head of Logistics and wider business to create a fully integrated Supply Chain approach

Leadership

You’ll lead and develop a Supply Chain team of 13, creating a high-performing, collaborative and engaging environment.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Developing capability, performance and accountability across the team
• Training, coaching and succession planning
• Setting objectives and conducting performance reviews
• Maintaining appropriate training and competency levels
• Supporting the team through periods of high demand and operational pressure
• Leading by example and creating a positive, inclusive and solutions-focused culture

What We’re Looking For

• Proven senior-level experience across Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics or a related function
• Strong experience of S&OP, demand planning, forecasting and inventory management
• Demonstrable experience managing suppliers and commercial relationships
• Proven people-management and leadership experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience using ERP systems, data and KPIs to drive performance
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills
• A proactive approach to risk management and supply-chain resilience
• The ability to remain calm, decisive and solutions-focused when things don’t go to plan

Desirable

• Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience of contract or third-party manufacturing
• Knowledge of UK import and export requirements
• Experience working within an international supply chain
• Experience developing Supply Chain systems, processes or reporting

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine strategic impact — leading a significant Supply Chain function, developing a team of 13, strengthening supplier relationships and driving improvements across the wider business.

If you’re ready to take ownership, solve problems and build a more resilient, efficient and high-performing Supply Chain, we want to hear from you.