A leading Defence organisation are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to support mid-complexity sourcing and contract management activities.Role: Supply Chain ManagerDuration: 6-month contractPay: Up to £600 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)Location: Farnborough (3 days onsite)You will play a key role in delivering commercial value, leading end to end management of contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring strong governance across a range of bespoke sourcing activities.Key Responsibilities:Lead and deliver mid-complexity sourcing activities where standard category strategies cannot be leveragedManage the full contract lifecycle: negotiation, execution, and performance managementLead Contract Change Notice (CCN) activity, negotiating commercial and service impactsMaintain robust, auditable contract records (values, executed versions, CCNs)Lead base charge re-negotiations driven by portfolio or governance changesManage contractual disputes while protecting commercial interestsBuild strong, effective relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teamsThis role is ideal for a commercially astute supply chain professional who thrives in complex stakeholder environments and has a strong background in contract and supplier management.Key Requirements:Procurement and Supply Chain experience within defence or similar environmentsStrong background in subcontract and supplier relationship managementProven ability to identify and mitigate supply chain,