Supply Chain Manager Contract Jobs in Nottingham
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Interim Transactional Finance Manager
Posted 4 days ago by Astute Recruitment Limited
The role of Interim Transactional Finance Manager involves joining a growing business for an initial 3-month temporary a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
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
Costings Finance Manager - 10 Month FTC
Posted 5 days ago by Compleat Food Group
This role is for a Costings Finance Manager at The Compleat Food Group, focusing on shaping commercial costings within a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
Costings Finance Manager - 10 Month FTC
Posted 1 week ago by Compleat Food Group
This role is for a Costings Finance Manager at The Compleat Food Group, focusing on shaping commercial costings within a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK
Costings Finance Manager - 10 Month FTC
Posted 1 week ago by Compleat Food Group
This role is for a Costings Finance Manager at The Compleat Food Group, focusing on shaping commercial costings within a...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
CyberArk Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by ECS
The CyberArk Engineer role involves designing, implementing, and supporting CyberArk Privileged Access Management soluti...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
TrueSight Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by ECS
The TrueSight Engineer role involves working on a contract basis with a global managed service provider to support a Tel...
- Rate £475 per day
- Category Outside
- Work type Undetermined
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
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About Our Supply Chain Manager Contract Roles in Nottingham
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 Nottingham?
A cluster of major financial services and insurance operations gives Nottingham a reliable flow of technology, data, and transformation work that belies its relatively modest size. Two large hospital trusts and the wider East Midlands health economy add clinical informatics, programme management, and business analysis to the local mix. The pharmaceutical heritage most visibly associated with Boots and its supply chain operations supports pockets of activity in regulatory, scientific, and logistics disciplines. Nottingham's central location and strong transport links mean contractors frequently serve clients across the wider East Midlands rather than restricting themselves to a single city, and the reverse is also true: contractors based in Derby, Leicester, or further afield regularly compete for Nottingham-based roles.
How much do supply chain manager contractors usually earn in Nottingham?
Contract rates for supply chain manager roles in Nottingham typically range from £360 to £675 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 Nottingham are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 supply chain manager contract roles across the site, with Nottingham maintaining steady activity. Data reviewed up to June 2026.