Supply Chain Manager Ipswich | Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary + 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 hiring a Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end operations for a growing, international business.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex supply chain challenges, and can confidently lead teams and suppliers — keep reading.

The Role

You’ll take control of the entire Supply Chain function, covering:

• Procurement & Supplier Management (global suppliers + parent company)
• Inventory & Stock Control
• S&OP / Demand Planning & Forecasting
• Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution
• Production Planning (incl. contract manufacturing)

In short: you’ll make sure the right products are in the right place, at the right time — without blowing the budget.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and execute the Supply Chain strategy
• Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate effectively
• Drive forecast accuracy, stock optimisation, and service levels
• Partner with Sales, Purchasing & Logistics to keep everything aligned
• Improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency
• Proactively manage risk, delays, and supply issues (before they escalate)

Leadership

• Lead, develop, and motivate the Supply Chain team
• Create a high-performance, collaborative culture
• Own training, development, and succession planning

What We’re Looking For

Senior experience in Supply Chain / Procurement / Logistics
Strong leadership — you’ve managed teams and driven performance
Expertise in S&OP, forecasting, and inventory management
Confident with ERP systems and data analysis
Excellent stakeholder management & negotiation skills
Calm under pressure (because supply chains love surprises…)

Bonus

• Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement experience
• Import & export knowledge