Supply Chain Manager

Overview

A leading Defence organisation are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Bolton.

• Role: Supply Chain Manager
• Duration: 6-month contract
• Pay: Up to £50 p/hr (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
• Location: Bolton
• Working Pattern: Hybrid 2 days

• Managing a portfolio of suppliers, ensuring performance is aligned to programme needs
• Leading supplier assessments covering planning, control, relationship management, and manufacturing excellence
• Driving improvements in supplier delivery and quality
• Carrying out process flow validation, lead‑time analysis, bottleneck identification, capacity and resource reviews
• Conducting root‑cause analysis using DMAIC and delivering clear, actionable improvement plans
• Identifying, escalating and mitigating supply chain risks, and driving them to closure
• Producing high‑quality executive summaries and communicating effectively at all business levels
• Supporting international supply chain activities where required

• Background in Defence, Aerospace, or similar environments
• Proven ability to influence suppliers and stakeholders
• Experience managing supplier risk and delivering performance improvement
• Skilled in problem‑solving and structured improvement frameworks (e.g., DMAIC)
• Experience working internationally
• SC21 Practitioner experience

If you're an experienced Supply Chain Manager, local to Bolton and looking for a new contract opportunity in the Defence sector, apply now.