Supply Chain Manager – End-to-End Operations

About the role

We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to take full ownership of end‑to‑end supply chain operations for a growing, commercially focused business in Greater Manchester. The role links suppliers, internal operational teams and commercial stakeholders such as Sales and Finance, ensuring the supply chain is efficient, cost‑effective and aligned with business objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Manage supplier sourcing, onboarding and ongoing relationships.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing and service‑level agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and maintain KPI reporting frameworks.
• Lead structured supplier review meetings and drive improvement plans.
• Develop and maintain pricing models aligned with commercial strategy.
• Support tender and RFQ processes in collaboration with Sales and Finance.
• Analyse supplier performance, cost structures and market trends.
• Identify and deliver process improvements across the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with supplier governance and documentation standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience in supply chain, procurement or operations management.
• Strong negotiation skills and a commercially‑minded approach.
• Confidence working with data and comfortable using Excel.
• Effective communication across operational and commercial teams.
• Experience in logistics, fulfilment, print or similarly complex environments is advantageous.

Required skills

• Excel