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Form of workOur client is a global business that specialises in the manufacture of high-technology products and has a full order book with exciting plans for growth in the coming years and they are looking to appoint an experienced Supply Chain Manager.
The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for leading the Supply Chain Team - Purchasing, Planning and Logistics - in executing best practices and measuring performance through KPI's. They will work closely with the Managers of the three teams and develop a Supply Chain Strategy that supports the company's objectives. They will also focus on procurement and support all Strategic Sourcing activities including writing contracts, handling negotiations, building/managing supplier relationships and contract management. The Supply Chain Manager will also maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer needs.
This is a hands-on role and the Supply Manager will work closely with their team to achieve success and support their internal and external colleagues.
Knowledge and experience required for the role:
- Experience working in a similar Supply Chain/Strategic Sourcing role (emphasis on procurement)
- Experience of managing cross-functional teams
- Experienced in contract management, negotiations and Supplier Management
- A strong leader of people and developing successful teams
- Has the ability to lead, build and develop effective relationships and use these to improve performance.
- Passion for mentoring and developing team members
- Continually seeks to identify new ideas and implement new opportunities to benefit the business
- Strong analytical and commercial skills
- Build strong working relationships with Colleagues and Suppliers
- Energetic and dynamic
This is a hybrid role with an early finish on a Friday….
