A leading Defence organisation are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to support mid‑complexity sourcing and contract management activities.
Role: Supply Chain Manager
Duration: 6-month contract
Pay: Up to £600 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
Location: Farnborough (3 days onsite)You will play a key role in delivering commercial value, leading end to end management of contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring strong governance across a range of bespoke sourcing activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and deliver mid‑complexity sourcing activities where standard category strategies cannot be leveraged
Manage the full contract lifecycle: negotiation, execution, and performance management
Lead Contract Change Notice (CCN) activity, negotiating commercial and service impacts
Maintain robust, auditable contract records (values, executed versions, CCNs)
Lead base charge re-negotiations driven by portfolio or governance changes
Manage contractual disputes while protecting commercial interests
Build strong, effective relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teamsThis role is ideal for a commercially astute supply chain professional who thrives in complex stakeholder environments and has a strong background in contract and supplier management.
Key Requirements:
Procurement and Supply Chain experience within defence or similar environments
Strong background in subcontract and supplier relationship management
Proven ability to identify and mitigate supply chain, regulatory, legal, and commercial risk
Strong contract management experience (negotiation and execution)
Experience working in regulated or security‑cleared environments
Confident and comfortable operating at senior management level
Current SC clearance or ability to obtain SC clearanceIf you're an experienced Supply Chain Manager, local to Farnborough and looking for a new role in the Defence sector, apply now