Senior Manager in Supply Chain & Procurement focusing on Defence. Driving innovation, value, and excellence for clients while leading complex projects.
About the role
- Supply Chain Manager overseeing end-to-end supply chain activities including procurement and distribution. Driving efficiency and improving service levels within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Manage and optimise the end-to-end supply chain function.
- Oversee demand planning, inventory management, procurement, and distribution processes.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and performance standards.
- Monitor supply chain KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Lead initiatives to reduce costs, improve service levels, and increase efficiency.
- Collaborate with operations, finance, procurement, and sales teams.
- Manage supply risk, stock availability, and business continuity planning.
- Drive process improvements and systems enhancement projects.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
- Lead and develop the supply chain team.
Requirements
- Proven experience in supply chain management.
- Strong knowledge of procurement, planning, inventory, and logistics processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability.
- Experience using ERP or supply chain planning systems.
- Commercial awareness and budget management experience.
- Ability to work strategically and operationally.
- Relevant degree or professional qualification in supply chain, logistics, or business is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: **£55,000 - £75,000 per annum**
- Annual bonus
- Pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Car allowance, depending on employer
- Hybrid working options
- Annual leave plus public holidays
- Professional development support
- Life assurance
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