Location: Luton
Salary: £45K - £60K + Benefits
We are working with a leading contractor to recruit an experienced Supply Chain Manager to build and manage a reliable network of subcontractors supporting our reactive maintenance, planned works, voids, disrepair and specialist workstreams.
You'll take ownership of sourcing subcontractors, onboarding them and managing ongoing compliance, ensuring the right suppliers are approved, fully documented and ready to deliver work across the business.
Supply Chain Manager Responsibilities
Source and recruit subcontractors by trade, location and capacity
Manage the full onboarding and approval process
Maintain the approved subcontractor register
Monitor insurance, qualifications, accreditations and other compliance documentation
Track expiry dates and proactively manage renewals and outstanding requirements
Work closely with Operations, HSEQ, Commercial and Finance to secure approvals
Monitor subcontractor quality, reliability, safety and overall performance
Maintain supplier scorecards and support performance reviews
Identify supply chain gaps and build additional subcontractor capacity
Support new contract mobilisations and client audits
Improve onboarding and compliance processes to reduce delaysSupply Chain Manager Experience
You'll have previous experience in construction or property maintenance supply chains, with a strong track record of sourcing and onboarding subcontractors and maintaining accurate compliance records.
You'll also bring:
Strong subcontractor sourcing and relationship management skills
Experience managing insurance, qualifications, accreditations and expiry dates
Excellent document control and attention to detail
Confidence challenging incomplete or non-compliant submissions
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Experience working with operational, H&S, commercial and finance teams
Good Excel and supplier/document management system skillsExperience within social housing, reactive repairs, planned maintenance, voids or disrepair would be particularly advantageous. CIPS or another relevant supply chain, procurement or construction qualification would also be beneficial.
If you're organised, commercially aware and enjoy building a dependable, compliant supply chain, apply today or contact Dave on (phone number removed) for more information
Salary description
£45000.00 - £60000.00 per year