Senior Supply Chain & Procurement Manager in IP3, Ipswich, Suffolk

Senior Supply Chain & Procurement Manager
Ipswich | Hybrid after probation | £65,000 + 10% bonus + benefits

Polkadotfrog are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly regarded organisation in their search for a Senior Supply Chain & Procurement Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement and supply chain leader to take ownership of a high-performing function, shape its future strategy and make a genuine impact at senior management level.

As the Senior Supply Chain & Procurement Manager, you’ll have full accountability for the supply and procurement function, leading a team of 13 across purchasing management, supervision and coordination.

The opportunity
As Senior Supply & Procurement Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and delivering an effective supply and procurement strategy aligned to wider business objectives.

You’ll have the opportunity to:
• Lead, develop and empower a strong purchasing team
• Take full ownership and accountability for the performance and output of the supply and procurement function
• Develop and implement supply and procurement strategies that support commercial and operational objectives
• Build strong, productive relationships with key suppliers and European manufacturing partners
• Lead supplier negotiations, commercial discussions and vendor performance management
• Work collaboratively across multiple business areas to understand requirements and develop effective supply solutions
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, cost, quality and service.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement across the function.
• Work closely with the Logistics function and wider operational teams to ensure effective stock availability and supply continuity.

About you
We’re looking for an experienced senior procurement and supply chain professional who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.

You’ll ideally bring:
• Significant senior-level experience across procurement and supply chain management.
• Proven experience leading, developing and motivating teams.
• A strong and empathetic leadership style, with high levels of emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrable procurement, supplier and vendor management expertise.
• A track record of delivering continuous improvement, ideally supported by Lean Six Sigma, Lead Auditor or similar methodology/experience.
• The ability to develop strategy whilst remaining close enough to the detail to understand what is happening operationally.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who can lead from the front — able to set the strategic direction while engaging with the team, suppliers and stakeholders to make things happen.

Why join?
This is a newly created senior position offering genuine scope to shape the function, influence strategy and leave your mark.

You’ll be joining an established organisation with a strong operational infrastructure, while having the autonomy and visibility to make meaningful improvements across procurement and supply.

Ready to make an impact? If you’re an experienced procurement and supply leader looking for a role where you can combine strategic influence, people leadership and hands-on operational impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential conversation about this opportunity.

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