Supply Chain Manager

Role: IT Supply Chain & Procurement Manager (Technology)

Location:
Hybrid

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced IT Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to lead and optimise end-to-end supply chain operations within a fast-moving technology distribution and commercial IT environment
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This role owns the execution of purchasing, demand planning, logistics coordination, and stock performance across a broad IT product portfolio. You will ensure supply chain activity is tightly aligned to sales demand, vendor programmes, margin objectives, and working capital controls
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Operating at the centre of Sales, Vendor Management, Finance, and Operations
, this role is critical in enabling profitable growth, supply continuity, and commercial agility in a highly competitive IT market.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain & Procurement Leadership

• Lead all supply chain activities including purchasing, stock planning, and operational buying across IT hardware, software, and vendor portfolios.
• Translate commercial forecasts and vendor strategies into accurate procurement and replenishment plans.

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Partner closely with Sales, Vendor Management, and Product teams to create accurate demand forecasts by vendor, product category, and customer segment.
• Act as the operational counterpart to Vendor Management, ensuring supply execution supports commercial and vendor objectives.
• Manage distributor relationships with a focus on pricing accuracy, delivery performance, rebate validation, and service levels.

Governance, Reporting & Risk

• Maintain compliance with financial controls, audit requirements, and internal governance policies.
• Produce regular reporting on stock health, aged inventory, supplier SLAs, rebates, and efficiency metrics.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in IT supply chain management, procurement, or commercial operations within a technology distributor, reseller, MSP, or vendor environment
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• Strong understanding of IT vendor frameworks, channel models, rebates, lifecycle management, and distribution dynamics
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• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Finance, and Vendor Management.
• Strong analytical and commercial capability, with experience optimising stock, forecasting demand, and managing working capital.
• Track record of improving supply chain efficiency and reducing operational costs.
• Experience working with ERP systems, forecasting tools, and supply chain best practices.

Personal Attributes

• Commercially astute with strong financial discipline
• Detail-oriented and execution-focused
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-driven
• Confident communicator with internal and external stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced IT and technology environment
• Passionate about continuous improvement and team development

If you are skilled in supply chain management and looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you.

Please apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered.