Supply Chain Manager - Agile Programme

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.