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Interim Procurement Manager
Posted 6 days ago by Panoramic Associates
The opportunityThis is a hybrid interim assignment, ideal for someone who can quickly assess current procurement activit...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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Procurement Manager - 3-Month Fixed Term Contract
Posted 1 week ago by Elevation Recruitment
The RoleReporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of procurement activity across the organisation, ensur...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Onsite
- Location Moorfoot, Sheffield (S1), S1 1AA
Interim Procurement & Sourcing Manager - inside IR35
Posted 1 week ago by Cedar Recruitment
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Procurement and Sourcing professional to support the development and delive...
- Rate £600 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location West Midlands; Birmingham; Coventry; Stoke-On-Trent; Wolverhampton; Telford; Walsall; Hereford; Worcester; Tamworth; Nuneaton
Procurement Manager - Marketing and Operations
Posted 1 week ago by Sanderson Recruitment
Contract | Initial 3 Months | HybridWe're supporting a leading UK organisation in securing an experienced Marketing savv...
- Rate £550 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Beeches Estate, Fairford (GL7)
Procurement Manager - 3-Month Fixed Term Contract
Posted 1 week ago by Elevation Recruitment Group
The RoleReporting into senior leadership, you will take ownership of procurement activity across the organisation, ensur...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Onsite
- Location Sheffield
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About Our Supply Chain Manager Contract Roles
What does a supply chain manager contractor do?
Supply Chain Manager contractors are engaged to lead and manage an organisation's supply chain operations, taking accountability for the end-to-end performance of the supply chain from supplier through to customer, including procurement, planning, logistics, inventory management, and the supplier relationships and operational processes that underpin supply chain efficiency. The role requires the ability to manage cross-functional supply chain teams, engage with senior commercial and operational leadership on supply chain strategy, drive continuous improvement in supply chain performance, and manage the response to supply chain disruption when it occurs. Contractors are brought in to cover vacancies in supply chain leadership, to manage specific supply chain improvement programmes, or to provide experienced supply chain leadership during a period of significant operational challenge or transformation.
Supply Chain Manager contractors are expected to combine broad supply chain operational expertise with strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Experience leading multidisciplinary supply chain teams across planning, procurement, and logistics is expected at this level, alongside the ability to design and implement supply chain metrics and KPI frameworks that drive performance improvement. Knowledge of supply chain network design, inventory optimisation, and the commercial management of logistics and 3PL contracts is widely expected. Experience implementing or working within ERP supply chain modules, particularly SAP SCM or Oracle Supply Chain, is broadly assumed for senior supply chain manager roles in large organisations. APICS CPIM or CSCP, or equivalent CIPS qualification for procurement-focused supply chain managers, is well regarded.
What is the market like for supply chain manager contractors?
The Supply Chain Manager contract market is a consistently active and well-paying segment of the supply chain contractor market, driven by the commercial importance of supply chain performance and the consistent demand for experienced supply chain leadership that organisations cannot always provide from their permanent workforce. Retail, FMCG, pharmaceutical, and industrial manufacturing are the most active sectors. E-commerce growth and the operational complexity of omnichannel fulfilment have driven particularly strong demand for Supply Chain Managers with distribution and last-mile expertise. The ongoing supply chain resilience agenda is generating project-based demand for Supply Chain Managers who can redesign sourcing strategies, build inventory buffers, and diversify supplier bases to reduce concentration risk.
How much do supply chain manager contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for supply chain manager roles typically range from £400 to £750 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many supply chain manager vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 supply chain manager contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to October 2026.