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!
