Supply Chain Director

Supply Chain Director – Page Executive Join to apply for the Supply Chain Director role at Page Executive. Our client is a well‑established and respected organisation within the B2B space. As a trusted brand, they are committed to delivering exceptional products and services while ensuring operational excellence in their Supply Chain department. Job Description The Supply Chain Director will lead the end‑to‑end design, optimisation and performance of the marketplace supply chain. The role is responsible for developing and executing a scalable supply chain strategy that enables the digital marketplace to deliver exceptional customer experience, supplier efficiency and commercial performance. You will oversee all supplier relationships, logistics partnerships and product category performance, ensuring the right suppliers, products and processes are in place to support rapid growth across the platform. Key Responsibilities Define and deliver the supply chain strategy, aligning with business growth objectives. Lead and develop a high‑performing team responsible for supplier management, logistics and fulfilment operations. Build scalable processes and frameworks that support marketplace growth and digital enablement. Drive sustainability and ethical sourcing practices across the supply base, in line with ESG objectives. Own the end‑to‑end supplier lifecycle: onboarding, assessment, compliance and performance management. Establish clear service‑level agreements (SLAs) and KPIs with suppliers to ensure reliability, quality and competitive pricing. Foster collaborative relationships with key suppliers and partners to deliver innovation and continuous improvement. Work with Product, Data and Operations teams to enhance supply chain visibility and automation within the marketplace platform. Lead initiatives to improve forecasting, availability and pricing accuracy using data insights and analytics. Ensure digital integrations between suppliers, logistics and the platform are effective and scalable. Monitor supply chain efficiency and implement cost optimisation strategies. Oversee category performance and supply chain resilience to maintain customer satisfaction and margin targets. Support sales and commercial teams by ensuring supply capability aligns with customer and market demand. Partner with cross‑functional teams (Product, Sales, Marketing, Customer Experience) to align operational capabilities with commercial goals. Represent the supply chain function at leadership level, contributing to strategic decision‑making. Communicate performance, risks and opportunities clearly to executive stakeholders. Qualifications Significant experience in a senior supply chain, operations or procurement leadership role. Proven track record in a digital, marketplace or platform‑led environment (B2B or B2C). Strong knowledge of supplier management, fulfilment operations and logistics optimisation. Experience managing multi‑supplier, multi‑category environments, ideally in equipment, materials or construction‑related sectors. Skilled in using data and technology to drive efficiency, transparency and customer value. Experience leading transformation or digital enablement within a supply‑chain function. Skills & Attributes Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and analytical capability. Collaborative leader able to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders. Results‑driven, hands‑on and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills. Passion for innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable business practices. What’s On Offer Competitive salary. Performance‑based bonus. Opportunities to lead and shape the supply‑chain strategy within a modern, fast‑paced environment. Work in a collaborative and professional environment in Manchester. Comprehensive benefits package supporting work‑life balance. Reference: JN‑112025‑6875609 Emp: Full‑time | Seniority level: Director | Job function: Management and Manufacturing | Industries: Manufacturing, Retail, Food and Beverage Services. #J-18808-Ljbffr