Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager Location: Bournemouth Salary: £38,000-£45,000 DOE plus a commission share Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday Tru Talent is delighted to be working with our well-established waste client, who are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to take ownership of their national supplier network. This is a key commercial role, responsible for supplier relationships, procurement, negotiations, supplier performance and margin optimisation. Working closely with senior management, you'll identify cost-saving opportunities, support tenders and new business, and ensure the business has a competitive and reliable supply chain. Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager: Managing and developing a national network of suppliers Building strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers Identifying and onboarding new suppliers where required Leading supplier negotiations and securing competitive rates and terms Reviewing supplier pricing and identifying cost-saving opportunities Managing annual supplier price increases Monitoring supplier performance, service quality and KPIs Conducting supplier reviews and audits and managing improvement plans Supporting tenders, new business opportunities and contract mobilisation Providing supplier costs and commercial insight to support customer pricing Monitoring supplier-side margins and identifying opportunities to improve profitability Reviewing and improving procurement and supplier management processes Providing commercial analysis and recommendations to senior management Working closely with Sales, Customer Services, Finance and other departments Needed for the role of Supply Chain Manager: Previous experience in supply chain management, procurement or a similar commercial/operational role Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills Good understanding of procurement, pricing, cost control and margin management Commercially minded with a focus on profitability and value Experience managing supplier performance, KPIs and service quality Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills Excellent organisational and communication skills Strong attention to detail and accuracy Proactive, solutions-focused approach Ability to build positive long-term supplier relationships whilst achieving commercial results Confident working with senior management and internal stakeholders Click 'Apply Now' to take the next step in your career. INDTTT