Head of Supply Chain & Procurement

Head of Supply Chain & Procurement

Location: Ulverston

Reporting to: Business Services Director

The Opportunity

We're looking for an experienced Head of Supply Chain & Procurement to lead the end-to-end supply chain function for a complex operational business. This is a strategic leadership role where you'll oversee procurement, commercial contracting, logistics, supplier performance, and inventory management, ensuring the supply chain operates efficiently, compliantly, and in line with long-term business objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded leader who enjoys driving improvement, strengthening governance, and building high-performing supplier partnerships.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership

• Shape and deliver the overall supply chain and procurement strategy.
• Lead teams across procurement, commercial contracts, logistics, and inventory.
• Develop both short and long-term plans that support wider business goals.
• Champion continuous improvement, innovation, and best practice across the function.

Commercial & Contract Management

• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, ensuring strong governance and commercial control.
• Monitor contract performance, spend, milestones, and delivery outcomes.
• Lead the management of commercial risks, disputes, and contractual issues.
• Ensure robust supplier due diligence before and after contract award.

Supplier Performance & Risk

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and contractors.
• Manage supplier onboarding and ongoing performance through KPI-led reviews.
• Maintain supply chain risk controls and proactively address emerging issues.
• Ensure commercial decisions are supported by effective risk management.

Governance, Compliance & Performance

• Monitor supply chain performance using meaningful data and reporting.
• Lead internal and external audit activity, ensuring actions are completed effectively.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance standards and relevant regulations.
• Drive a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with leaders across the business to ensure supply chain priorities align with operational needs.
• Provide guidance and training on procurement processes and governance.
• Build strong internal relationships to support consistent decision-making across the organisation.

About You

You'll be an accomplished supply chain leader with significant experience operating in a complex engineering, energy, or industrial environment.

Essential Experience

• Proven leadership experience across procurement, contracting, logistics, and inventory management.
• Strong commercial and contract negotiation skills, with experience delivering high-value agreements.
• Excellent understanding of supply chain governance and risk management.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic change.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and commercial frameworks within a technical or operational industry.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience.
• Professional membership such as MCIPS, CILT, or a similar recognised qualification is desirable.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.