Supply Chain Manager

Position: Supply Chain Lead
Location: Gloucester, UK
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Hours: 40 hours per week (Office-based with occasional WFH)
Working Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM / 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (30 minutes for lunch)
Benefits: 25 days leave + Christmas closure + bank holidays, 8% pension contribution, health cash plan, death in service (3x salary)

About the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Supply Chain Lead to join our mid-sized manufacturing client in Gloucester. This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step from a Senior Buyer position or for an established lead looking for a new opportunity, to make the role their own and to define and drive supply chain strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Management: Manage and mentor a Purchasing Assistant.
• Departmental Responsibilities: Oversee departmental functions and contribute to overall business strategy.
• Strategy Development: Define and create supply chain strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• NDA Management: Understand and manage the nuances of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Data Preparation: Prepare KPIs and data for board presentations and supply decisions.
• Supplier Management: Improve OTIF (On-Time In-Full) performance, rationalize supplier pools, and enhance supplier quality.
• Cost Savings: Manage a £5 million spend across 3000 SKUs, including both direct and indirect sourcing and focusing on cost savings and efficiency.
• Procedure Review: Review and update rules and procedures, including leading an upcoming IT contract review.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: Background in manufacturing is preferred but not essential
• Skills: Strong strategic thinking and ability to create and implement strategies.
• Proactive: Able to drive initiatives and work agilely in a reactive business environment.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a mid-sized business with minimal hierarchy.
• Leadership: Ready to take on departmental responsibilities and lead a team.

Why Join them?

• Career Growth: Opportunity to progress from a Senior Buyer role to a strategic leadership position.
• Supportive Environment: Work closely with various departments and be involved in key business decisions.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package including pension contributions, health cash plan, and more.

If you are a dynamic and strategic professional ready to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you!