Regional Supply Chain Manager

Regional Supply Chain Manager

Location: Stoke‑On‑Trent, Staffordshire, UK – West Midlands.

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + car allowance + package.

Contract Type: Permanent (Hybrid working).

Start date: Immediately available.

An established and growing organisation is seeking a Regional Supply Chain Manager to develop and manage a high‑performing supply chain function for refurbishment and construction projects across education, healthcare, hospitality, and student accommodation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously refine regional and national supply chain strategies aligned with corporate objectives, margin improvement targets, and category management plans.
• Identify opportunities to enhance supply chain capability, resilience, and competitiveness across all key trades and disciplines.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with a broad network of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Lead supplier performance management activities, including KPI monitoring, reviews, and improvement planning.
• Ensure clear ownership and governance of key supplier and manufacturer relationships.
• Review and assess supplier pricing submissions and market movements, providing robust commercial recommendations.
• Support the negotiation of rates, terms, and agreements to deliver best value and mitigate cost pressures.
• Contribute to rebate, cost‑saving, and value‑generation initiatives, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting against targets.
• Maintain a balanced, compliant, and regionally appropriate supply base, including mapping of trade coverage and identification of gaps or risks.
• Support due diligence, onboarding, and compliance processes to ensure all suppliers meet required standards.
• Work closely with operational and pre‑construction teams to support tendering, mobilisation, and delivery phases.
• Contribute to value engineering and supplier selection processes to optimise project outcomes.
• Provide supply chain expertise to support continuous improvement and business transformation initiatives.
• Monitor external market conditions, supply chain trends, and sector developments.
• Provide insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision‑making and identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• Produce accurate and timely reports, dashboards, and documentation to support performance tracking and decision‑making.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in line with company policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements.

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Proven experience in a supply chain, procurement, or commercial role within the construction or refurbishment sector.
• Experience operating within live environments such as healthcare, education, or hospitality settings.
• A strong understanding of pre‑construction processes, tendering, and project delivery requirements.
• Well‑developed analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and market information.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach, with strong organisational and prioritisation capabilities.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• A full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel regionally as required.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your updated CV.

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