Supply Chain Manager

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