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.