via Reed · 3 September 2026 ·16 days ago

Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager

Adecco
Birmingham Contract
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Supply & Purchasing Manager - Birmingham (Hybrid Working) - 6 Months - Inside IR35

Our client a global telecommunications organisation are looking for an experienced Supply & Purchasing Manager to join the team on an initial 6-month contract.

This role will play a key part in managing supply planning, purchasing activities and supplier engagement, ensuring products and services are delivered efficiently while balancing customer demand, inventory levels and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage supply planning and purchasing activities across the supply chain

  • Support demand forecasting and inventory optimisation

  • Work closely with suppliers to ensure continuity of supply

  • Monitor supply chain performance and identify improvement opportunities

  • Drive purchasing governance and best practice processes

  • Mitigate supply risks and resolve sourcing challenges

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations, commercial and procurement teams

  • Produce reporting and insights to support decision-making

  • Experience Required

  • Strong background in supply chain, purchasing or procurement management

  • Experience within complex operational environments

  • Knowledge of supply planning, forecasting and inventory management

  • Proven supplier management and stakeholder engagement skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

  • Experience driving process improvements and operational efficiencies

Desirable
  • Telecommunications experience

  • Experience working within large, complex organisations

  • Exposure to supply chain transformation programmes

If you're an experienced Supply Chain or Purchasing professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for further information.

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