Supply Chain Manager

Farnborough, Hampshire
Matchtech

A leading Defence organisation are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to support mid-complexity sourcing and contract management activities.

• Role: Supply Chain Manager
• Duration: 6-month contract
• Pay: Up to £600 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
• Location: Farnborough (3 days onsite)

You will play a key role in delivering commercial value, leading end to end management of contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring strong governance across a range of bespoke sourcing activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver mid-complexity sourcing activities where standard category strategies cannot be leveraged
• Manage the full contract lifecycle: negotiation, execution, and performance management
• Lead Contract Change Notice (CCN) activity, negotiating commercial and service impacts
• Maintain robust, auditable contract records (values, executed versions, CCNs)
• Lead base charge re-negotiations driven by portfolio or governance changes
• Manage contractual disputes while protecting commercial interests
• Build strong, effective relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams

This role is ideal for a commercially astute supply chain professional who thrives in complex stakeholder environments and has a strong background in contract and supplier management.

Key Requirements:

• Procurement and Supply Chain experience within defence or similar environments
• Strong background in subcontract and supplier relationship management
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate supply chain, regulatory, legal, and commercial risk
• Strong contract management experience (negotiation and execution)
• Experience working in regulated or security-cleared environments
• Confident and comfortable operating at senior management level
• Current SC clearance or ability to obtain SC clearance

If you’re an experienced Supply Chain Manager, local to Farnborough and looking for a new role in the Defence sector, apply now!