Supply Chain Manager

Manpower; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead supply chain activities on complex programmes across Farnborough or Malvern. The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder management and commercial acumen, with experience in contract negotiation and Agile programmes. This role offers flexible hybrid working and a competitive rate of up to £660/day. Essential qualifications include ownership of the procurement lifecycle and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement/supply chain function.
• Proven track record of contract negotiation.
• Experience working on Agile programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain activity across allocated programme teams.
• Provide procurement expertise to stakeholders.
• Lead supplier and partner negotiations.
• Define and deliver procurement strategies.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management within procurement/supply chain

Commercial acumen

Contract negotiation

Agile programme experience

Interpersonal skills

Designing supply chain solutions

Education

Degree in Business or Engineering

MCIPS or equivalent

Job description

Role: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Farnborough or Malvern (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months

Rate: Up to £660/day Umbrella

An experienced Supply Chain Manager is required to lead supply chain activity on complex programmes, working in a collaborative procurement environment across Farnborough or Malvern with flexible hybrid working.

The role

• Lead supply chain activity across allocated programme teams.

• Provide procurement expertise to stakeholders, shaping commercially robust, cost‑effective solutions.

• Lead supplier and partner negotiations, including large tech vendors.

• Define, plan and deliver end‑to‑end procurement strategies that meet customer, technical and schedule requirements.

• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring governance and process compliance.

• Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and share best practice.

Essential:

• Strong stakeholder management within a procurement/supply chain function.

• Proven commercial acumen and contract negotiation experience.

• Ownership of the full procurement lifecycle and supply chain risk management.

• Experience working on Agile programmes, including implementing Agile terms in subcontracts.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate.

• Track record of designing supply chain solutions that support winning new business and improving project delivery.

Desirable:

• Degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• MCIPS (or working towards) or equivalent.

• Defence sector experience.

• Knowledge of sustainable procurement/ESG.