Supply Chain Contracts Manager (Construction) (PR/007247)

Location: London or Cheltenham

Role Type: Hybrid

Salary: Up to £55,000, plus bonus

Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supply Chain Lead to join a major Defence programme supporting critical UK naval systems.

This role offers the chance to play a key part in delivering strategic procurement and supply chain solutions within a complex project environment, ensuring operational effectiveness and supplier performance across high-profile programmes.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead procurement and subcontract negotiation activities
  • Manage supplier relationships and performance
  • Support demand forecasting, sourcing and inventory control
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
  • Drive supply chain efficiency and best-value delivery
  • Support complex Defence and construction-related projects

🔹 What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience within supply chain/procurement functions
  • NEC3 or NEC4 contract experience within construction
  • Strong subcontract negotiation and supplier management skills
  • Construction procurement experience
  • Ability to build strong stakeholder and supplier relationships
  • Defence or engineering sector experience beneficial

🔹 What’s on Offer:

✔ Hybrid and flexible working options

✔ Private healthcare

✔ Bonus scheme

✔ Excellent career development opportunities

✔ Opportunity to support mission-critical Defence programmes

⚠ Please note: UK citizenship and eligibility for SC clearance are required for this role.

If you’re interested, please reach out to Jordan Eede, at jordan.eede@arguilesearch.com.

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