Supply Chain Manager - Tech

Nextech Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology distribution firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced IT Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations. This role will oversee purchasing, demand planning, and logistics coordination, ensuring alignment with sales demand and vendor objectives. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in supply chain management within a technology environment, strong analytical skills, and the ability to foster cross-functional collaboration. Apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in technology distribution, reseller, MSP, or vendor environment.
• Capable of managing vendor relationships and compliance with financial controls.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all supply chain activities including purchasing and operational buying.
• Partner with Sales and Vendor Management to create accurate demand forecasts.
• Manage distributor relationships focusing on pricing and delivery performance.
• Produce regular reports on stock health and supplier performance.

Skills

Proven experience in IT supply chain management

Strong understanding of IT vendor frameworks

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional collaboration

Strong analytical and commercial capability

Experience optimizing stock and managing working capital

Experience working with ERP systems

Job description

Role: IT Supply Chain & Procurement Manager (Technology) Location: Hybrid Salary: £60,000

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. 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. 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.

Vendor & Distributor Management

• 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.
• Strong understanding of IT vendor frameworks, channel models, rebates, lifecycle management, and distribution dynamics.
• 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.