Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Permanent

£40,000 to £50,000 DOE

Gloucester

Supply Chain Manager

Are you passionate about Supplier and Quality Management? Are you a proactive and adept communicator who thrives on building strong relationships with suppliers? We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and driven individual to join us on our journey as a Supply Chain Manager.

Why Work With Us?

We offer a range of compelling reasons to join our team:

• Competitive Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
• Medical Benefits: Access to discount vouchers, 24/7 GP service, physiotherapy, employee helpline, mental health support, financial & legal support.
• Employee Well-being: In addition to medical benefits, we provide death-in-service payment.
• Perks: Enjoy free tea & coffee and free parking.

The Role:

Supplier Management

• Develop and maintain robust commercial relationships with suppliers, fostering positive collaboration and realizing commercial benefits.
• Ensure suppliers adhere to contractual obligations, conducting necessary audits for both UK and overseas partners.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Manager to efficiently manage supplier relationships and achieve effective metrics through collaboration with our Supply Planner.

Quality Management

• Establish and enhance the Supplier Quality Management process, ensuring compliance with industry standards, including ISO9001.
• Take ownership of supplier product quality, driving measurable improvements, and overseeing non-conformance reporting and corrective actions.
• Manage documents and data for overall Cost of Quality management, presenting findings to Senior Management.
• Continuously enhance internal quality control processes.
• Analyse data and trends to identify areas for improvement, devising strategies to enhance product quality.
• Manage suppliers to ensure On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery and maintain quality standards for our customers.

Skills Required:

Essential

• Over 2 years of experience in supplier management.
• Ability to interface with management, providing clear and actionable reports.
• Analytical thinker with a knack for challenging the status quo.
• Proven excellent communication skills.
• Familiarity with various Quality and Supplier tools.

Preferable

• Degree or CIPS/Management qualifications.
• Prior experience in line management.

Role Expectations:

• Occasional travel is required to meet suppliers in the UK, Europe, and Asia. While travel is not frequent, day-to-day operations will be based in our client office, with hybrid working options available.
• Ability to lead and implement processes and best practices independently.

What's Next?

If you possess the skills outlined above and resonate with the role, we invite you to apply. Share your CV with us, and we look forward to connecting with you soon.

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