Supply Chain Manager Location: Morecambe (Hybrid arrangement) Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + 15% Bonus + Private Medical + Attractive Pension + 25 Days Holiday The Opportunity This is a brand-new position within an established manufacturing business entering an exciting new phase of growth, with ambitious plans to double in size over the next two years. We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager who can come in, take ownership and make a genuine commercial difference. This is not a role where you will simply inherit an established process and keep it ticking over. There is significant opportunity to improve the way the business buys, stores, moves and supplies product – with a number of immediate quick wins and cost-saving opportunities, alongside the chance to develop the longer-term supply chain and logistics strategy required to support substantial growth. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will have real visibility and influence across the business, with the opportunity to reduce cost, improve supplier performance, optimise inventory and logistics and ultimately increase profitability and margin. For someone who enjoys identifying inefficiencies, negotiating better commercial arrangements and turning improvement opportunities into measurable results, this is an opportunity to make a very visible impact. The Role You will take ownership of the supply chain from supplier through warehousing and logistics to the end customer, leading both immediate operational improvements and the longer-term strategy required as the business scales. Key responsibilities will include: Lead and develop the overall supply chain function, setting clear direction and standards. Identify and deliver cost-reduction opportunities and margin improvements across purchasing, logistics, warehousing and supply. Review, consolidate and optimise the existing global supplier base. Drive supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and continuity of supply. Lead commercial negotiations, supplier contracts and cost-reduction initiatives. Identify the immediate "low-hanging fruit" and quick wins that can deliver early financial and operational benefits. Manage supplier-
Supply Chain Manager in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Probus Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading UK infrastructure and highways business that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a strong focus on professional development, this role offers you the chance to grow your career while contributing to meaningful projects in the Chester area. Enjoy a supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance and rewards your hard work with bonuses and comprehensive benefits.
