Supply Chain Manager

Climb Recruitment are proud to be working with a leading, worldwide supplying manufacturing company who due to continued growth, are looking for a talented Supply Chain Manager to join the team.

The purpose of this role is to ensure the strategic sourcing and purchasing for our client’s products and services while maintaining cost efficiency and supporting the company wide Supply Chain operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Liaising with current Mills and suppliers to identify purchasing requirements

• Focus on underperforming mills to improve Quality & Delivery

• Source new mills and suppliers

• Supplier selection & negotiation based on Quality, Delivery & Price

• Reporting data behind key purchasing metrics and following up with suppliers on related problems

• Conducting regular business reviews with key suppliers and issuing reports to management

• Liaise with QA on supplier quality issues and follow up with suppliers to close our cause and corrective actions

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail

• Communication skills

• Professionalism

• Good interpersonal skills

• Negotiation skills

Accountability and Performance Measures

• Continually evaluate and initiate through the Director of Supply Chain any necessary changes in your departmental strategy to meet and exceed the needs of the business.

Role Requirements

• As this is a senior role, substantial purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment is essential to this position

• Demonstrable experience of successful supplier negotiations 

• A strong technical background

• Ability to travel approximately 60% of the time. This will largely cover Europe but there is a need to travel further afield when required. 

• Strong computer literacy

Salary, Benefits and Location

• An attractive package (including Bonus) is included in this role for the right candidate

• UK Based