Supply Chain Manager

Enjoy a flexible 3-day working week and a long-term contract opportunity as a Supply Chain Manager with a respected local authority housing service. This is a fantastic chance to step into a rewarding position where your procurement and supplier-management expertise will directly support essential housing and maintenance services across the UK, all while working in a professional and supportive environment.

You\’ll be joining a well-established organisation known for its commitment to high-quality service delivery, compliance, and value for money. This role is ideal for a proactive Supply Chain or Procurement professional looking to make an immediate impact in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

I’d love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a:

• Supply Chain Manager
• Procurement Manager
• Commercial or Contracts Manager
• Senior Buyer or Category Manager within social housing, local authority, or property maintenance sectors

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be:

• Overseeing budget planning, costings and financial reports to see potential savings for the housing and maintenance teams
• Tracking and managing budgets versus actual spend, ensuring contract compliance and monthly review of invoices
• Supporting material and contractor costs to ensure spend is kept within budget
• Leading on material procurement with agreed tendering policies, authorised within financial regulations
• Administering contracts with external suppliers
• Developing and delivering procurement strategies, and review and maintain a catalogue management system for all suppliers
• Working with the operational teams to assist in the management of van stock

I’d love to speak to anyone who has:

• Proven commercial experience within housing or building maintenance
• Experience managing supply chain, and a track record delivering value for money savings and service improvements
• Contract management experience
• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Understanding of public sector procedure and procurement frameworks

Qualifications:

• Ideally MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or equivalent
• Strong background in overseeing commercial operations across social housing or maintenance services.
• Skilled in handling multiple contract formats from inception to completion.

This interim role is offering:

• 3 days per week (flexible schedule)
• Long-term contract with potential for extension
• Supportive and flexible working culture
• Weekly pay
• Competitive day rate of 300 – 350