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? Were looking for an experiencedSenior Supply & Procurement Managerto 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 togetherprocurement, suppliers, inventory, S&OP, demand planning, production, logistics and distributionto deliver reliable supply, excellent service and improved efficiency. The Role Youll 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, youll ensure the right products are available, in the right place, at the right time while balancingservice, cost, inventory and operational efficiency. What Youll Be Doing
• Develop and execute the overallSupply Chain strategy
• Lead a robustS&OP process, connecting Sales, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics and Product teams
• Drive improvedforecast accuracy, inventory optimisation and service levels
• Build and maintain strong, productive relationships with theparent company and global supplier network
• Negotiate and manage supplierSLAs, performance and commercial agreements
• Identify and proactively managesupply chain risks, delays and potential disruptions
• Analyse data and KPIs to identifyroot causes, bottlenecks, waste and opportunities for improvement
• Lead initiatives thatreduce cost, improve productivity and increase operational efficiency
• Develop and improve Supply Chainsystems, processes and reporting
• Ensure appropriateimport and export complianceacross the UK operation
• Work closely with the Head of Logistics and wider business to create a fully integrated Supply Chain approach Leadership Youll lead and develop aSupply Chain team of 13, creating a high-performing, collaborative and engaging environment. Youll 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 Were Looking For
• Provensenior-level experienceacross Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics or a related function
• Strong experience ofS&OP, demand planning, forecasting and inventory management
• Demonstrable experience managingsuppliers and commercial relationships
• Proven people-management and leadership experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Experience usingERP systems, data and KPIsto drive performance
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills
• A proactive approach torisk management and supply-chain resilience
• The ability to remain calm, decisive and solutions-focused when things dont go to plan Desirable
• Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience ofcontract or third-party manufacturing
• Knowledge ofUK 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 agenuine strategic impact leading a significant Supply Chain function, developing a team of 13, strengthening supplier relationships and driving improvements across the wider business. If youre ready to take ownership, solve problems and build a more resilient, efficient and high-performing Supply Chain, we want to hear from you. LNKD1UKTJ