Supply Chain Manager – Retail Display / Manufacturing
📍 Central London, hybrid | 💼 Full-time | 💷 £70,000
Are you a commercially astute Supply Chain Manager with a passion for driving efficiency and quality in global production? We’re looking for an experienced professional to lead the development and optimisation of a global supply chain for turnkey retail display equipment and components across metalwork, joinery, plastics, and print.
This is a key leadership role where you’ll shape sourcing strategy, build supplier partnerships, and ensure that materials and finished goods are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
🔑 What You’ll Be Doing
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Strategic Supplier Development – Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for complete retail display solutions and individual components.
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Supply Chain Optimisation – Work with estimating and project teams to develop sourcing strategies that reduce cost, improve quality, and ensure continuity.
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Cost Management & Negotiation – Lead commercial negotiations, analyse cost structures, and secure competitive pricing and terms.
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Quality & Compliance – Partner with QA teams to ensure suppliers meet specifications, sustainability standards, and compliance requirements.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration – Align sourcing strategies with design, engineering, and operations teams to support new product development and delivery.
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Market Intelligence & Risk Management – Track material and manufacturing trends, manage risks, and develop contingency plans to ensure supply continuity.
🎯 What We’re Looking For
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Proven experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within retail display, furniture, or fixtures.
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Strong understanding of metalwork, joinery, plastics, and print manufacturing processes.
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Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and supplier relationship management skills.
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Confident managing international supplier networks across multiple regions.
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Proficient in ERP systems and sourcing tools.
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Willingness to travel internationally.
💡 Why Join
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative environment where innovation is at the heart of what our client do. This role offers genuine influence over how products are sourced, made, and delivered — ensuring creative retail experiences come to life efficiently and sustainably.
💷 Salary: c£70,000 - £75,000
🎁 Benefits: Competitive package including pension, healthcare, and generous holiday allowance
Ready to take ownership of a global supply chain and make an impact in retail innovation? Apply now.