Senior Supply and Procurement 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…