Supply Chain Manager
Location: Cannock
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme, Free Lunches, Additional Leave.
Job Type: Monday to Friday – 07:30 – 16:30
Groomfield Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit an experienced and strategic Supply Chain Manager. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape commercial strategy, influence senior decision-making, and drive profitability across a dynamic and growing business.
As a Supply Chain Manager within the business, you will:
* Provide Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA) for the Supply Chain and Commercial teams
* Coordinate cross-functional teams including Procurement, Sales, Marketing, Costing, and New Product Development (NPD) to deliver competitive and innovative proposals
* Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform long-term supply chain and commercial strategy
* Lead and develop teams across Procurement, Inventory, Costing, Technical, and NPD
* Define and implement supply chain strategies that optimise cost, quality, and service
* Act as the supply chain lead in cross-functional and senior stakeholder meetings
* Develop and manage supplier strategies to ensure security of supply and competitive pricing
* Approve supplier contracts and major purchasing decisions within delegated authority
* Drive continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain performance
* Work closely with the Sales Manager to ensure pricing models, costings, and margin structures are accurate and aligned
* Ensure alignment between customer and supplier contracts
* Support finance and sales teams with pricing analysis, profitability reviews, and forecasting
* Lead the commercial governance of NPD projects, ensuring financial and strategic alignment
* Oversee costings, sourcing strategies, and business cases for new products
* Manage material cost forecasting, risk assessments, and pricing strategies
* Collaborate with the senior leadership team to ensure delivery against budgets and targets
The successful candidate will have:
* Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager or similar leadership role
* Strong commercial awareness with experience in procurement, pricing, and cost management
* A track record of delivering cost savings and improving supplier performance
* Experience working cross-functionally with sales, finance, and operational teams
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
* The ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on approach
If you are a commercially driven leader looking to make a significant impact within a growing business, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Groomfield Recruitment to find out more about this exciting opportunity