Supply Chain Manager

Regional Supply Chain Manager - Construction & Refurbishment

Location: Warrington or Macclesfield (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £60,00-£75,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Supply Chain or Procurement professional looking to play a key role in delivering high-profile refurbishment and construction projects?

We're recruiting for a Regional Supply Chain Manager to join a leading national construction and property services contractor. This is an exciting opportunity to influence supplier strategy, build high-performing subcontractor networks, and work alongside operational, estimating and bid teams to support the successful delivery of projects across the North West and Midlands.

Supply Chain Manager Role:

As Regional Supply Chain Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and managing a robust regional supply chain, ensuring the business has the right subcontractors and suppliers in place to deliver refurbishment and construction projects safely, efficiently and commercially.

You'll work across a range of sectors including:

• Education
• Healthcare
• Hotels & Hospitality
• Student Accommodation

Many projects take place within live operational environments, making quality, compliance and reliable supplier relationships essential.

Supply Chain Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement regional supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Build, manage and strengthen relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
• Identify, assess and onboard new suppliers to ensure regional coverage across key construction trades.
• Work closely with Bid, Estimating and Operational teams to support tenders, mobilisations and project delivery.
• Review supplier pricing and monitor market trends to maximise commercial value.
• Drive supplier performance through regular reviews and KPI management.
• Support rebate programmes and identify opportunities for cost savings and value generation.
• Produce reports and performance data to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with supply chain governance, health & safety and company procedures.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience within Supply Chain, Procurement or Commercial roles in the construction or refurbishment sector.
• Experience managing subcontractors and suppliers across multiple construction disciplines.
• Knowledge of refurbishment, maintenance or fit-out projects, ideally within education, healthcare, hospitality or similar live environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to analyse supplier performance, pricing and market data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple business functions.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company Car Allowance
• Hybrid Working
• 27 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme
• Company Pension (up to 7.5% employer contribution)
• Private Healthcare Discounts
• High Street & Lifestyle Discounts
• Paid Volunteering Day
• Long Service Awards
• Genuine Career Development Opportunities

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real commercial impact while working for an established, forward-thinking contractor with an excellent reputation, we'd love to hear from you. Please click the apply button or call Gary Sewell for more information.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on (phone number removed).

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.