Job Description

Job Description

Supply Chain Manager

We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to take a lead role in shaping and strengthening our supplier network, ensuring resilience, efficiency, and alignment with business priorities. This individual will be central to identifying new sourcing opportunities, developing long-term supplier partnerships, and ensuring the continuous flow of materials and services required to support business operations.

Working cross-functionally across commercial, engineering, delivery, and quality teams, the Supply Chain Manager will ensure supply chain activities meet operational requirements, drive cost-effectiveness, and support the organisation’s broader growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Supplier Management – Build and maintain a supply base capable of meeting current needs and supporting future business growth.
• Supplier Sourcing & Onboarding – Research, assess, and introduce new suppliers, carrying out due diligence checks, site visits, and qualification processes.
• Tendering & Evaluation – Develop assessment frameworks to compare supplier bids on cost, risk, service, and scalability.
• Contracting & Negotiation – Lead commercial discussions on pricing, service levels, and contractual terms, working closely with the commercial function.
• Supplier Transition – Support transitions from in-house manufacturing to third-party partners, ensuring quality and service continuity.
• Collaboration – Work closely with project and service delivery teams to coordinate material availability and allocation.
• Performance Monitoring – Oversee supplier KPIs, conduct audits with the Quality function, and implement improvement actions.
• Warehouse & Inventory Oversight – Manage goods-in processes, inspections, returns (RMAs), and ensure accurate stock levels to support project and service commitments.
• Process Development – Take ownership of procurement processes including purchase orders, receipts, and supplier documentation.
• Innovation & Feedback – Provide insight into supplier developments and technology roadmaps to inform business planning.
• Team Leadership – Line manage and develop staff as the department scales to meet increasing demand.
• General – Undertake additional duties that support the efficient running of supply chain operations.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Significant experience in procurement, supplier selection, or outsourced manufacturing management.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in cost modelling and risk assessment.
• Understanding of quality frameworks, ISO standards, and supplier audit processes.
• Proven ability to build long-term supplier partnerships and manage complex negotiations.
• Experience in stock management, goods-in control, and materials planning.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical thinker – able to evaluate data and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Commercially focused – balances cost, quality, and service to deliver value.
• Adaptable – comfortable with change and able to adjust to shifting priorities.
• Proactive and hands-on – willing to engage directly with challenges and drive solutions.
• Collaborative – works well across functions and builds strong working relationships.
• Driven – committed to personal and organisational growth.