Interim Supply Chain Manager (CR/007106)

Summary: The Interim Supply Chain Manager role involves supporting procurement teams in a busy environment, focusing on the end-to-end procurement lifecycle. Key responsibilities include managing RFPs, supplier selection, and contract management. The position requires proven experience in supply chain or procurement management, particularly in regulated sectors like defence or aerospace. Active UK Security Clearance and UK citizenship are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Managing RFPs / RFQs and tender evaluations

Supplier selection, negotiation and onboarding

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Contract award, mobilisation and in-life contract management

Stakeholder engagement across engineering, commercial and operations

Supporting cost, risk and delivery objectives within a regulated environment

Key Skills

Proven experience in supply chain or procurement management roles

Strong end-to-end procurement and contract management capability

Background within defence, aerospace or similarly regulated environments (highly desirable)

Comfortable working in a fast-paced BAU setting with multiple stakeholders

Active UK Security Clearance required

UK citizenship essential

Salary (Rate): £500 per day

City: Hampshire

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer

description: £500 per day (Inside IR35) Hybrid with 2 days per week in Hampshire 6 month contract (initially, extension likely) *Security Check (SC) Clearance Required* Job Details The Role These roles will sit within established procurement teams and support a range of categories across a busy BAU environment. Responsibilities will cover the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including:

Managing RFPs / RFQs and tender evaluations

Supplier selection, negotiation and onboarding

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Contract award, mobilisation and in-life contract management

Stakeholder engagement across engineering, commercial and operations

Supporting cost, risk and delivery objectives within a regulated environment

Experience Sought Proven experience in supply chain or procurement management roles Strong end-to-end procurement and contract management capability Background within defence, aerospace or similarly regulated environments (highly desirable) Comfortable working in a fast-paced BAU setting with multiple stakeholders Active UK Security Clearance required UK citizenship essential