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SalaryPosition Available: Suppy Chain Manager
Location: Hertfordshire (2 days a week in office) & dynamic working hours
Salary: Up to £52,000 + Paid Overtime & Company Bonus & Very Good Pension Package
Experience needed: Experience in analysing and improving supplier performance using appropriate tools and lean methodologies within a complex, high-technology manufacturing environment. Skills needed for this role include Capaity Management, Risk Awareness, Performance Reviews of Suppliers, Problem-Solving Knowledge (8D, 5Ys, Root Cause Analysis), Investigation Experience and Knowledge of Lean Principles.
About the role
We are a leading defence company who are at the forefront of innovation in the industry and your work will have a direct impact on the safety and security of the UK & our allies. We are currently have several Supplier Performance Manager roles available in our team who ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management.
You'll be part of a team focused on managing how suppliers deliver goods and their quality while also working with other procurement professionals, colleagues from different departments, and suppliers. We offer additional training programs available to learn more about procurement and quality.
Due to the complexity of the work in our business, we can only consider candidates coming from a similar industry as defence e.g., automotive, aerospace, robotics, aviation, electronics manufacturing and other complex forms of manufacturing.
What we need from you:
- Proven track record in enhancing Supplier Performance (Delivery and Quality) through lean methodologies and relevant tools.
- Experience of managing a portfolio of suppliers daily, reporting on performance and resolving Supply Chain risks efficiently.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities to meet current and future delivery requirements.
- Skilled in process flow creation, lead time analysis, capacity assessment, and sub-tier mapping for a comprehensive supplier understanding.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, employing techniques like DMAIC for root cause analysis and improvement implementation.
- Proactive in identifying and mitigating potential Supply Chain Risks, devising improvement and mitigation strategies.
If you would like to know more details about the position or want to register your interest, hit apply below. We'd love to hear from you!
