Role: Supply Chain Manager - Agile Programme
Location: Farnborough or Malvern (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months
Rate: Up to £650/day Umbrella
Active SC Clearance required
An experienced Senior Supply Chain Manager is required to lead supply chain activity on complex Agile programmes, working in a collaborative procurement environment across Farnborough or Malvern with flexible hybrid working.
The role
* Lead supply chain activity across allocated programme teams.
* Provide procurement expertise to stakeholders, shaping commercially robust, cost‑effective solutions.
* Lead supplier and partner negotiations, including large tech vendors.
* Define, plan and deliver end‑to‑end procurement strategies that meet customer, technical and schedule requirements.
* Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring governance and process compliance.
* Support continuous improvement of procurement processes and share best practice.
Essential:
* Strong stakeholder management within a procurement/supply chain function.
* Proven commercial acumen and contract negotiation experience.
* Ownership of the full procurement lifecycle and supply chain risk management.
* Experience working on Agile programmes, including implementing Agile terms in subcontracts.
* Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate.
* Track record of designing supply chain solutions that support winning new business and improving project delivery.
Desirable:
* Degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
* MCIPS (or working towards) or equivalent.
* Defence sector experience.
* Knowledge of sustainable procurement/ESG.
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