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Supply Chain Manager
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: FY4, Marton, Lancashire
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Job Reference: VR3938
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated individual to join a well-established organisation as a Supply Chain Manager. This position is ideal for a proactive and personable supply chain professional ready to take the next step in their career.
You will be responsible for managing a small team of three purchasing and supply chain professionals, overseeing day-to-day procurement activities, building supplier relationships, and ensuring operational resilience across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, coach, and support a team of buyers and order chasers
* Develop supplier contingency plans to mitigate risk and improve supply chain reliability
* Conduct supplier audits and performance reviews
* Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers
* Improve procurement processes and identify cost-saving opportunities
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure inventory and lead time targets are met
* Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with quality and procurement standards
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Previous experience in a procurement, purchasing, or supply chain role (minimum 5 years)
* Strong negotiation, supplier management, and auditing skills
* Forward-thinking and commercially aware
* Capable of motivating a small team while still hands-on in daily activities
* Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
* Confident using commercial systems and comfortable with data analysis
* Holds a full UK driving licence
Desirable:
* Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools
* CIPS qualification (full or part-qualified)
Benefits Include:
* 33 days holiday (rising with service)
* Flexible holiday booking in 30-minute increments
* Company bonus scheme
* Pension and life insurance schemes
* Private healthcare and wellbeing support
* On-site gym, café, and parking
* Career development and professional study support
This role would suit someone currently working as a Supply Chain Team Leader, Senior Buyer, Procurement Supervisor, Purchasing Manager, or someone in a similar role ready to take on greater responsibility.
Interviews will be arranged promptly for suitable candidates. If this role interests you, please go ahead and click apply and one of our consultants will give you a call asap
Job Reference: VR3938Before You Apply
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