Working for an international commercial furniture supplier, the Supply Chain Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end commercial and operational delivery of customer projects, from supplier appointment through to final delivery.
Working in close partnership with assigned Area Sales Managers, the Supply Chain Project Manager acts as the central point of accountability for project execution, ensuring that cost, quality, timelines and supplier performance are effectively managed.
This is a hands-on role within a small, fast-moving business, requiring strong commercial acumen, confident stakeholder management and the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously. The Supply Chain Project Manager operates with a high degree of autonomy and plays an active role in improving purchasing, supplier management and delivery processes across the business.
Key responsibilities:
* Take ownership of the end-to-end purchasing and delivery lifecycle for assigned projects, from supplier selection through to final delivery
* Source, evaluate and appoint suppliers aligned to project requirements, quality standards and commercial objectives
* Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, payment terms, lead times and delivery schedules
* Prepare, review and manage accurate detailed project costings, quotations and procurement budgets in line with agreed specifications
* Review tenders and specifications, translating requirements into accurate, commercially robust quotations and purchase orders
* Proactively manage production schedules and supplier timelines to ensure alignment with project delivery plans
* Coordinate logistics activity, working closely with logistics partners to optimise consolidation, delivery efficiency and cost control
* Managing project deliveries and installations through 3PL, resolving service issues and drive continuous improvement to ensure we maintain a high quality service to our customers
* Maintain strong, professional relationships with key suppliers, acting as a primary escalation point where issues arise
* Manage and resolve supplier disputes, warranty claims and service issues, protecting the commercial interests of the business
* Ensure compliance with procurement policies, systems and internal controls, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency
* Produce meaningful reports and insights on procurement performance, supplier usage and project delivery metrics
* Actively contribute to process improvement initiatives across purchasing, project delivery and wider operational activity
Should you feel you have the necessary skill set and experience for the role please apply for the role. You will have to be able to demonstrate previous experience in managing the import of goods internationally and comfortable in dealing with suppliers. Furniture imports whilst not essential, it is preferred.
The company is happy for you to work on a hybrid bases although you will be expected to commute to the office in Maidenhead a couple of days a week.
You must also have a visa to work in the UK.
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