A leading Defence organisation are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to support mid-complexity sourcing and contract management activities.
*Role: Supply Chain Manager
*Duration: 6-month contract
*Pay: Up to £600 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
*Location: Farnborough (3 days onsite)
You will play a key role in delivering commercial value, leading end to end management of contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring strong governance across a range of bespoke sourcing activities.
Key Responsibilities:
*Lead and deliver mid-complexity sourcing activities where standard category strategies cannot be leveraged
*Manage the full contract lifecycle: negotiation, execution, and performance management
*Lead Contract Change Notice (CCN) activity, negotiating commercial and service impacts
*Maintain robust, auditable contract records (values, executed versions, CCNs)
*Lead base charge re-negotiations driven by portfolio or governance changes
*Manage contractual disputes while protecting commercial interests
*Build strong, effective relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams
This role is ideal for a commercially astute supply chain professional who thrives in complex stakeholder environments and has a strong background in contract and supplier management.
Key Requirements:
*Procurement and Supply Chain experience within defence or similar environments
*Strong background in subcontract and supplier relationship management
*Proven ability to identify and mitigate supply chain, regulatory, legal, and commercial risk
*Strong contract management experience (negotiation and execution)
*Experience working in regulated or security-cleared environments
*Confident and comfortable operating at senior management level
*Current SC clearance or ability to obtain SC clearance
If you’re an experienced Supply Chain Manager, local to Farnborough and looking for a new role in the Defence sector, apply now!