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 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