Supply Chain Manager Contract Jobs in Birmingham
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Change Adoption Manager (Learner Analytics Programme)
Posted 1 day ago by Sellick Partnership
Job PurposeChange Adoption ManagerThe Change Adoption Lead is responsible for ensuring that strategic change initiatives...
- Rate £52,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Birmingham, West Midlands
UK Clinical Success Manager - West Midlands
Posted 3 days ago by Strolll Limited
The UK Clinical Success Manager at Strolll will leverage clinical expertise to enhance the adoption and utilization of t...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location West Midlands; Birmingham; Coventry; Stoke-On-Trent; Wolverhampton; Telford; Walsall; Hereford; Worcester; Tamworth; Nuneaton
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Home Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Greensleeves Homes Trust
The Home Manager at Greensleeves Care is responsible for delivering high-quality residential, dementia, and nursing care...
- Rate £57,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location West Midlands; Birmingham; Coventry; Stoke-On-Trent; Wolverhampton; Telford; Walsall; Hereford; Worcester; Tamworth; Nuneaton
Senior Insight Manager - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Circana
The Senior Insight Manager at Circana is a pivotal role within the Retail team, focusing on leveraging extensive industr...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Group Purchasing Manager - UK
Posted 4 days ago by Vet Plus
The Group Purchasing Manager at VetPlus will lead the end-to-end purchasing function, focusing on developing and executi...
- Rate £65,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Service Manager Aftersales Manager Workshop Manager
Posted 5 days ago by Holdcroft Group
The Service Manager role at Holdcroft Motor Group involves leading the Aftersales team to ensure efficient operations wi...
- Rate £59,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location West Midlands; Birmingham; Coventry; Stoke-On-Trent; Wolverhampton; Telford; Walsall; Hereford; Worcester; Tamworth; Nuneaton
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 6 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared) involves designing and scaling critical monitor...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle , UK
Candidate Engagement Manager - 12 Month Fixed-term Contract
Posted 6 days ago by EY
The Candidate Experience & Engagement Manager at EY is responsible for leading the strategic design and delivery of a te...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer (SC/DV Cleared)
Posted 7 days ago by GIOS Technology Limited
The role of Lead Observability & Data Architect/Engineer involves designing and scaling national-critical monitoring fab...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Hybrid - London/Reading/Birmingham/Manchester/Glasgow/Liverpool/Newcastle
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About Our Supply Chain Manager Contract Roles in Birmingham
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.
What is the contracting market like in Birmingham?
HSBC's UK headquarters, alongside substantial operations from other major banks and insurers, anchors Birmingham's position as the UK's second largest commercial centre for contractor demand. HS2 and wider infrastructure investment across the West Midlands have added a layer of construction, engineering, and programme delivery work that is expected to persist for several years. Central government departments with Birmingham offices, including HMRC and the Home Office, contribute a steady volume of digital, project, and operational delivery roles. The city offers a broad spread of contracting disciplines rather than concentrating in one sector, which makes it resilient to downturns in any single industry. Disciplines tied to infrastructure and construction can command premiums where specialist experience is scarce, even as rates for more general roles sit comfortably below the capital.
How much do supply chain manager contractors usually earn in Birmingham?
Contract rates for supply chain manager roles in Birmingham 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 in Birmingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 supply chain manager contract roles across the site, with Birmingham representing a strong share. Data reviewed up to June 2026.