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 hiring a Senior Supply and Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end operations for a growing, international business.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex supply chain challenges, and can confidently lead teams and suppliers — keep reading.

The Role

You’ll take control of the entire Supply Chain function, covering:

* Procurement & Supplier Management (global suppliers + parent company)

* Inventory & Stock Control

* S&OP / Demand Planning & Forecasting

* Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution

* Production Planning (incl. contract manufacturing)

In short: you’ll make sure the right products are in the right place, at the right time — without blowing the budget.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Lead and execute the Supply Chain strategy

* Build strong supplier relationships and negotiate effectively

* Drive forecast accuracy, stock optimisation, and service levels

* Partner with Sales, Purchasing & Logistics to keep everything aligned

* Improve processes, reduce costs, and increase efficiency

* Proactively manage risk, delays, and supply issues (before they escalate)

Leadership

* Lead, develop, and motivate the Supply Chain team of 13

* Create a high-performance, collaborative culture

* Own training, development, and succession planning

What We’re Looking For

Senior experience in Supply Chain / Procurement / Logistics
Strong leadership — you’ve managed teams and driven performance
Expertise in S&OP, forecasting, and inventory management
Confident with ERP systems and data analysis
Excellent stakeholder management & negotiation skills
Calm under pressure (because supply chains love surprises…)

Bonus

* Lean / Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement experience

* Import & export knowledge