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Junior Supply Chain Manager
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 38,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Salisbury
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Junior Supply Chain Manager
Location: DSTL Porton Down, Salisbury
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Supply Chain Manager to join a leading facilities management and infrastructure services provider. This role is ideal for someone with early experience in procurement, supply chain, or logistics who is looking to step up and take on more responsibility in a secure, regulated environment. The position will give you exposure to all areas of supply chain management, from procurement and supplier performance through to contract compliance and data analysis. You’ll be part of a team that ensures essential services are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards. This is a chance to grow your career, gain hands-on experience in a high-profile sector, and develop the skills needed to progress into senior supply chain roles.
What You’ll Be Doing
Supporting procurement processes such as RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract awards
Raising and managing purchase orders, making sure goods and services arrive on time and meet requirements
Keeping supplier compliance records up to date, including certifications and insurances
Monitoring supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs and preparing reports for managers and clients
Negotiating with suppliers to secure value for money while maintaining quality and compliance
Forecasting demand for equipment, spares, and consumables with project teams
Tracking lead times and material availability, resolving potential delays before they impact delivery
Coordinating supplier attendance and logistics for site-based work
Monitoring spend and identifying opportunities for cost savings
Analysing supply chain data to spot trends, risks, and improvements
Preparing dashboards and reports for stakeholders and management
Supporting audits and maintaining accurate procurement records in ERP systems
Ensuring all procurement activity complies with policy, regulations, and security standards
Contributing to sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives
Supporting business continuity and supply chain resilience planning
What You’ll Need
Experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or contract administration
Knowledge of supplier evaluation, contract management, and procurement workflows
Confident use of Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
Familiarity with ERP or procurement systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Coupa
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
British National, able to obtain SC Clearance
Desirable Experience
Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations (e.g. PCR 2015)
Exposure to defence, facilities management, or construction supply chains
Experience managing supplier performance with KPIs and SLAs
Understanding of sustainability, ethical sourcing, and modern slavery compliance
Benefits
6% employee-matched pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical cover
Life assurance (2x annual salary)
One professional subscription per year
Hybrid and flexible working arrangementsBefore You Apply
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