Job Description

Purpose of the Role

To lead the onsite procurement and logistic/warehouse functions. This is a high impact position, working across the business as well as across the wider MPAC organisation. You will be crucial to positioning the supply chain function as a strategic partner within the wider organisation.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight
  • Overall accountability for site supply chain performance across Compliance, Quality, Delivery, Cash & Cost
  • Provide daily oversight of supply chain operations ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant processes
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure effective collaboration between departments and collaborate with group colleagues
  • Manage resource allocation including staffing, budgets, and infrastructure to meet business goals
• Financial Management
  • Develop and manage annual targets to improve supplier cash and cost performance
  • Monitor financial performance, address variances and implement corrective actions
  • Ensure cost-effective operations and identify cost optimisation opportunities
  • Monitor and control working capital to maintain optimal liquidity and financial stability
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing supply chain team
  • Deliver effective, empowering operational leadership across large and diverse teams
  • Develop and retain high potential talent with succession planning for critical roles
  • Foster a culture of learning, development, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities for staff at all levels
• Compliance and Risk Management
  • Ensure supplier base adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies
  • Identify potential risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
  • Support corporate initiatives related to business sustainability and environmental stewardship
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as primary business representative to external supply base
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
  • Communicate supplier performance, challenges, and opportunities to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

Outputs/Deliverables

Performance Metrics

• Achievement of annual financial targets for supplier cash and cost performance
• Compliance rates across supplier base, meeting regulatory and corporate standards
• Quality, Delivery, Cost & Cash performance improvements based on agreed targets
• Working capital optimisation and maintenance of financial stability

Team Outcomes

• High-performing, motivated, and engaged supply chain teams
• Successful talent development and retention programmes
• Effective succession plans for critical roles
• Enhanced team capabilities through continuous learning and development

Business Impact

• Improved supply chain resilience and operational efficiency
• Cost optimisation and effective resource utilisation
• Strong supplier relationships delivering enhanced performance
• Strategic positioning of supply chain as business partner
• Regular reporting and communication to SLT on supply chain performance and opportunities

Knowledge & Experience

Essential
Previous Supply Chain management/senior role experience
Basic understanding of working alongside a global supply chain
Highly influential
Experience of delivering supplier cost reduction and working capital improvements
Warehouse and logistics operational experience
Personnel management

Desirable
Engineering/Manufacturing industry experience
Experience in low volume, high mix project-based businesses

Technical Skills

Essential
ERP System experience, ideally Visual

Desirable
Business, logistics degree / Supply Chain Professional Certified

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing