Job Overview
Construction & Refurbishment projects. Base: Stoke on Trent or Warrington. Office – Hybrid working. Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Join our team as a Regional Supply Chain Manager working closely with Operations, Bid and Estimating teams to build and manage a high‑performing supply chain supporting refurbishment and construction projects across key sectors including education, healthcare, hotels and student accommodation.
Responsibilities
* Develop and deliver local and national supply chain strategies that support business plans, margin delivery and category objectives.
* Manage supplier and subcontractor relationships across key construction trades supporting refurbishment and construction works within education, healthcare, hospitality and student accommodation environments, including monitoring performance, driving commercial value and maintaining clear ownership of key material/manufacturer partners.
* Coordinate the timely review of supplier price changes, assess requests and support decisions that align with commercial expectations and wider market indicators.
* Maintain a balanced and resilient supply base, including mapping trade coverage across the region and ensuring each locality has appropriate, vetted contractor options.
* Support the delivery of rebate and commercial value programmes, working with suppliers to confirm volumes, explore opportunities and contribute to annual value‑generation targets.
* Keep up to date with market conditions, feed insights into national and regional strategies, and identify opportunities for innovation.
* Work with Operations and the wider Supply Chain team on improvement projects, tender activity, mobilisation support and value‑based selections.
* Produce clear documentation, performance information and reports to support decision‑making.
* Ensure all activity complies with supply chain processes, procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
Qualifications
* Experience in supply chain or procurement roles within the construction and refurbishment sector, ideally supporting projects in live operational environments such as education, healthcare or hospitality.
* Experience supporting pre‑construction, tendering and operational teams to ensure supply chain capability aligns with project requirements.
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work confidently with pricing, coverage mapping, supplier performance data and rebate information.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
* A proactive approach, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across multiple teams.
* Valid driving licence, as the role requires travel to meet suppliers and maintain strong working relationships.
Benefits
* Attractive salary and benefits package.
* Company car allowance.
* 27 days holiday & BH.
* Option to buy or sell holidays.
* Company pension scheme.
* Up to 7.5% discount.
* Discounted Healthcare Scheme.
* High street & lifestyle discounts including Taste card.
* One day paid volunteering per year.
* Length of service awards.
* Healthy work/life balance within a hybrid working model.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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