Head of Supply Chain & Procurement
Location: Ulverston
Reporting to: Business Services Director
The Opportunity
We're looking for an experienced Head of Supply Chain & Procurement to lead the end-to-end supply chain function for a complex operational business. This is a strategic leadership role where you'll oversee procurement, commercial contracting, logistics, supplier performance, and inventory management, ensuring the supply chain operates efficiently, compliantly, and in line with long-term business objectives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded leader who enjoys driving improvement, strengthening governance, and building high-performing supplier partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Shape and deliver the overall supply chain and procurement strategy.
- Lead teams across procurement, commercial contracts, logistics, and inventory.
- Develop both short and long-term plans that support wider business goals.
- Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across the function.
Commercial & Contract Management
- Oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring strong governance and commercial control.
- Monitor contract performance, spend, milestones, and delivery outcomes.
- Lead the management of commercial risks, disputes, and contractual issues.
- Ensure robust supplier due diligence before and after contract award.
Supplier Performance & Risk
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and contractors.
- Manage supplier onboarding and ongoing performance through KPI-led reviews.
- Maintain supply chain risk controls and proactively address emerging issues.
- Ensure commercial decisions are supported by effective risk management.
Governance, Compliance & Performance
- Monitor supply chain performance using meaningful data and reporting.
- Lead internal and external audit activity, ensuring actions are completed effectively.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance standards and relevant regulations.
- Drive a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with leaders across the business to ensure supply chain priorities align with operational needs.
- Provide guidance and training on procurement processes and governance.
- Build strong internal relationships to support consistent decision-making across the organisation.
About You
You’ll be an accomplished supply chain leader with significant experience operating in a complex engineering, energy, or industrial environment.
Essential Experience
- Proven leadership experience across procurement, contracting, logistics, and inventory management.
- Strong commercial and contract negotiation skills, with experience delivering high-value agreements.
- Excellent understanding of supply chain governance and risk management.
- Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic change.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory and commercial frameworks within a technical or operational industry.
Qualifications
- Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
- Professional membership such as MCIPS, CILT, or a similar recognised qualification is desirable.
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Head of Supply Chain & Procurement in Ulverston employer: Butler Rose
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Cumbria as a Purchasing Buyer Electronics, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that values employee growth and development. With a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package including generous annual leave, hybrid working options, and health and wellbeing initiatives, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a significant impact on procurement processes while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
