Interim Supply Chain Manager (CR/007285)
Location: UK
Role Type: Predominantly Remote
Job Details
We are seeking an experienced Interim Supply Chain Manager to support a high-profile programme within a highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional with strong public sector experience and an active DV clearance to join a critical project on an 18-month contract basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage supply chain activities across complex programmes and projects.
- Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support operational and programme objectives.
- Manage supplier relationships, performance, and risk across the end-to-end supply chain.
- Ensure compliance with governance, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to drive efficiencies, resilience, and value throughout the supply chain.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring continuity of supply and service delivery.
- Support procurement and commercial teams in supplier engagement and contract management activities.
Essential Experience
- Active DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance.
- Significant experience operating as a Supply Chain Manager within the public sector.
- Proven track record working in highly regulated environments, such as defence, nuclear, aerospace, government, or similar sectors.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Experience managing complex supplier networks and supply chain risk.
- Excellent understanding of governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting large-scale transformation, infrastructure, defence, or government programmes.
What’s on Offer
- 18-month contract opportunity.
- Predominantly remote working arrangement.
- Competitive day rate of approximately £620 per day (Inside IR35).
- Opportunity to contribute to a strategically important programme within a highly regulated sector.
If you hold active DV clearance and have the experience required to thrive in a complex, regulated environment, we would be keen to hear from you.
Robyn.davies@arguilesearch.com