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Senior Project Supplier Manager\n\n Location: Newcastle\n Duration: 6 months\n Rate: £50 - £90 per hour\n IR35: Outside IR35\n\nThe Role\n\nWe are seeking a highly driven and resilient Senior Project Supplier Manager to take ownership of critical fabrication and machining work packages within a demanding project environment.\n\nThis is a hands‑on delivery role, requiring strong project management discipline, confident supplier engagement, and the tenacity to drive results against an extremely challenging programme. You will act as the focal point between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring commitments are met, risks are actively managed, and performance is relentlessly driven to plan.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nMonitor and maintain robust project plans, including expediting strategies and recovery plans where required\nActively expedite supplier activities, challenging assumptions and driving actions to protect on‑time delivery\nManage supplier performance, including escalation and resolution of blockers\nCommunicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels\nProactively identify risks and opportunities, taking decisive action to resolve issues\nMaintain accurate and timely reporting on progress, delays, risks, and mitigation actions\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nEssential Skills & Experience\n\nStrong project management capability with proven experience delivering against tight timescales\nDemonstrable experience in expediting, planning, and schedule recovery\nSolid understanding of fabrication and machining processes (e.g. machining, welding, assemblies, tolerances)\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to influence and command respect\nA tenacious, resilient mindset with the confidence to push for results\nAbility to operate calmly and decisively under pressure\n\nPersonal Attributes\n\nCommanding presence with confidence to lead difficult conversations\nHighly organised, disciplined, and delivery‑focused with a strong emphasis on quality\nPragmatic problem solver with strong commercial awareness\nComfortable working autonomously while collaborating effectively with wider teams\n\nDesirable\n\nBackground in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial supply chains\nKnowledge of quality, inspection, or production control environments\n\nContract Details\n\nInitial term: 6 months\nLocation: Newcastle (onsite / hybrid depending on project requirements)\nRate: £50 - £90 per hour (dependent on experience)\nStatus: Outside IR35\n\nHow to Apply\n\nIf you are a driven Senior Project Supplier Manager with strong expediting and supplier delivery experience and are available for a contract role in Newcastle, apply now for immediate consideration.\n\nRullion celebrates and supports and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

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