Senior Supplier Project Manager

Senior Project Supplier Manager 📍 Location: Newcastle 🕒 Duration: 6 months 💷 Rate: £50 - £90 per hour 📄 IR35: Outside IR35 The Role We are seeking a highly driven and resilient Senior Project Supplier Manager to take ownership of critical fabrication and machining work packages within a demanding project environment. This is a hands‑on delivery role, requiring strong project management discipline, confident supplier engagement, and the tenacity to drive results against an extremely challenging programme. You will act as the focal point between internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring commitments are met, risks are actively managed, and performance is relentlessly driven to plan. Key Responsibilities Monitor and maintain robust project plans, including expediting strategies and recovery plans where required Actively expedite supplier activities, challenging assumptions and driving actions to protect on‑time delivery Manage supplier performance, including escalation and resolution of blockers Communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels Proactively identify risks and opportunities, taking decisive action to resolve issues Maintain accurate and timely reporting on progress, delays, risks, and mitigation actions What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience Strong project management capability with proven experience delivering against tight timescales Demonstrable experience in expediting, planning, and schedule recovery Solid understanding of fabrication and machining processes (e.g. machining, welding, assemblies, tolerances) Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and command respect A tenacious, resilient mindset with the confidence to push for results Ability to operate calmly and decisively under pressure Personal Attributes Commanding presence with confidence to lead difficult conversations Highly organised, disciplined, and delivery‑focused with a strong emphasis on quality Pragmatic problem solver with strong commercial awareness Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating effectively with wider teams Desirable Background in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial supply chains Knowledge of quality, inspection, or production control environments Contract Details Initial term: 6 months Location: Newcastle (onsite / hybrid depending on project requirements) Rate: £50 - £90 per hour (dependent on experience) Status: Outside IR35 How to Apply If you are a driven Senior Project Supplier Manager with strong expediting and supplier delivery experience and are available for a contract role in Newcastle, apply now for immediate consideration. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants