Supplier Capacity Project Manager

Overview

In this role you drive strategic supplier-focused initiatives within the Capacity workstream to enable future growth and meet rising demand. You’ll coordinate across Commercial, Supply Chain and Supplier Partnerships teams to translate bold plans into actionable programmes, delivering momentum and measurable outcomes. You will build cross-functional relationships, communicate clearly with suppliers and partners, and keep projects structured and accountable. This is a fast-paced, high-visibility role that offers impact on business scale and supplier capability, with a strong focus on collaboration and delivery.

Pay / Benefits

• 20% colleague discount on M&S products and many third-party brands
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Discretionary bonus schemes
• Strong pension and life assurance
• Tailored induction and training
• Exclusive perks via M&S Choices portal

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into actionable capacity plans that support supplier capability and growth
• Drive progress across key projects to maintain pace and deliver meaningful outcomes
• Build and maintain relationships across Commercial, Supply Chain, Supplier Partnerships and central teams
• Create clear, engaging communications to align suppliers and partners on priorities, progress and next steps
• Bring structure, visibility and accountability to programme delivery, tracking actions and decisions

Key requirements

• Project or programme management experience in a complex environment
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and data analysis with prioritisation for impact
• Excellent communication skills, tailored to diverse audiences including suppliers and senior partners
• Strong partner management and relationship-building with ability to influence across functions
• Commercial awareness with analytical skills to use data and insights for decisions and planning

• Relationship-building
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Data analysis
• Project management

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