Supply Chain & Governance manager

Supply Chain & Governance Manager - West Midlands

About the role
Sits within the new Business Supply Chain function and creates one governance route across suppliers, logistics providers, internal partners

The role turns contractual commitments into operational measures, strengthens accountability and leads improvement across service, cost, risk and performance.

What you'll be doing
* Establish scorecards, review meetings and improvement plans for key suppliers and logistics providers.
* Coordinate action with Commercial, Procurement, Legal, Finance, Operations and partners.
* Lead resolution of material service, inventory, logistics, returns and data issues.

Key decisions you will own
* Set the partner governance, scorecard and performance framework.
* Prioritise supplier improvement, recovery and escalation according to customer, cost and risk impact.
* Recommend partner consolidation,
* Key partners operate through one clear governance and escalation route.
* Contractual obligations, measures and accountable owners are visible and understood.

Skills/experience
Essential
* Significant supplier management, commercial governance, supply chain or logistics partnership experience.
* Strong commercial judgement and ability to connect contracts to operational outcomes.
* Experience building scorecards, governance forums and improvement plans.
* Confident negotiation, issue resolution and escalation management.
* Financial and analytical capability and ability to influence across functions.

Desirable
* Experience managing several partners and service models.
* Knowledge of warehousing, carriers, logistics or technology supply chains.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.