Senior Procurement and Supply Chain Manager

Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (Performance Management)

Hybrid Manchester/London Travel Required

6 month Contract Inside IR35

We're supporting a leading infrastructure organisation in the search for a Senior Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to lead supplier performance management and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

This is a strategic, stakeholder-focused role, responsible for driving Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), enhancing supplier performance, improving processes and reporting, and leveraging digital tools to deliver business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement programmes.
• Manage supplier KPIs, dashboards and performance reporting.
• Develop and enhance SRM frameworks, processes and systems.
• Drive digitisation and automation initiatives across supplier management activities.
• Embed sustainability, safety and compliance measures into supplier performance frameworks.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to promote best practice.
• Deliver training, guidance and reporting to senior leadership.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience within Procurement, Supply Chain or Supplier Relationship Management.
• Strong supplier performance management and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Proven ability to drive change, process improvement and performance optimisation.
• Strong analytical, reporting and data management skills.
• Experience utilising digital tools and systems within procurement or supply chain functions.
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills.

Desirable

• Infrastructure sector experience.
• KPI development and performance measurement expertise.
• Knowledge of procurement systems and cloud-based platforms.
• Understanding of sourcing, contracting and supplier management processes.
• Experience working within complex matrix organisations.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business or equivalent experience.
• Professional membership (e.g. CIPS) desirable.

A fantastic opportunity to influence supplier performance strategy, drive operational excellence, and shape best practice within a large and complex organisation. Apply Now!