NEW VACANCY! (PK9248)

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

WEST MIDLANDS

SALARY £PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS + 10% Bonus after Probation Period + 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays + Pension

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 7:30am till 4:30pm

Our client is a leading packaging distributor and supplier specialising in industrial and e-commerce transit packaging solutions. The business has evolved into a fully integrated packaging provider serving customers across the UK and Europe. It offers a comprehensive range of products including corrugated boxes, protective packaging, adhesive tapes, pallet wrap, labels, and packaging automation solutions, with a strong emphasis on sustainability through the use of recycled and recyclable materials.

They are currently looking for a Supply Chain Manager to be a bridge between the companies goals and daily Operators, ensuring that the business remains both competitive and profitable whilst de-risking the operation.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership, management and accountability (LMA) for the Commercial Team, ensuring clear objectives, strong performance, and ongoing development Uphold and actively promote company values, leading by example in all interactions Effectively manage team resources to ensure daily workloads are delivered efficiently and to a high standard Set, monitor, and deliver quarterly objectives and performance measures, while achieving all assigned targets and key deliverables Develop, manage, and maintain accountability for the team budget, ensuring alignment with wider business goals Coordinate cross-functional teams including Procurement, Sales, NPD, Marketing, and Costing to deliver competitive and innovative bids that secure new business Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activity to inform long-term commercial strategy Lead and develop the commercial function across Procurement, Inventory, Costing & Technical, and NPD, working closely with the Senior Leadership team Define and implement commercial strategies that optimise cost, quality, and service performance across the supply chain Act as the commercial and supply chain lead in cross-functional discussions, influencing senior stakeholders on procurement, pricing, and investment decisions Ensure gross margins meet or exceed budgeted targets through accurate costing, competitive procurement, and disciplined pricing governance Deliver annual cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, value engineering, and alternative sourcing Establish and maintain a high-performing supplier base, implementing long-term agreements to secure supply, drive innovation, and mitigate price volatility Monitor and improve supplier performance across delivery, quality, and sustainability metrics Oversee supplier strategy, approving contracts and major purchasing decisions within delegated authority Review and challenge procurement performance, driving continuous improvement and cost efficiencies Partner with the Sales Manager to ensure cost models, pricing methodologies, and margin structures are accurate, consistent, and strategically aligned Ensure back-to-back commercial alignment between customer and supplier contracts to minimise risk Collaborate on high-value quotations, ensuring commercial robustness prior to submission Support Finance and Sales with pricing analysis, profitability reviews, and long-term cost forecasting Drive cross-functional collaboration to improve cost transparency, product performance, and operational efficiency Lead the commercial governance of all NPD projects, ensuring alignment with financial and strategic objectives Oversee the development of costings, sourcing strategies, and business cases for new products Partner with NPD, design, and technical teams to ensure products are commercially viable, scalable, and market-ready Provide timely costings, sourcing decisions, and commercial approvals to support efficient project delivery Manage material cost forecasting, market risk assessments, and pricing strategies in line with financial targets Oversee and implement risk mitigation strategies relating to supply chain disruption, material volatility, and margin erosion Lead and drive a culture of continuous improvement across the team and wider business Manage issues and crises effectively, ensuring resolution, followed by root cause analysis and preventative actions Adhere to company policies and processes, while proactively improving them where they hinder business performance Work closely with the Senior Leadership team to ensure budget targets are achieved and overall business performance is delivered Undertake any additional reasonable duties as required to support business needs