Sourcing and Supply Chain Manager This role comes with a package designed to support your career and wellbeing: Compensation & Financial Benefits * £60,000 - £65,000 per annum plus annual management bonus. * Private medical insurance with BUPA for comprehensive healthcare cover. * Healthcare cash plan to complement your medical needs. * Life insurance at 4x annual salary to protect your family. * Salary sacrifice car scheme to reduce your tax burden. * Salary sacrifice company pension to build your retirement. * Cycle to work scheme supporting your health and commute. Time & Lifestyle * Birthday as a paid day off — a small celebration on us. * 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, giving you genuine time to recharge. * Paid volunteer days to support company charities. Wellbeing & Community * Health and Wellbeing initiatives to support your physical and mental health. * Free fresh fruit delivered twice a week from a local supplier. * Social club to connect with colleagues beyond the office. * Long service recognition for your loyalty and commitment. The Role We're looking for an experienced Supply Chain Operations Manager to lead strategic sourcing and end-to-end supply chain delivery. You'll own everything from supplier strategy and capital procurement through to logistics, inventory optimisation, and customer fulfilment, driving operational resilience, cost efficiency, and growth. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape how the supply chain works, build long-term supplier partnerships and deliver measurable results across cost, quality, delivery, and risk. What You'll Do Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead capital equipment sourcing from RFQ through contract execution. Analyse market trends and supplier capabilities to identify savings and value opportunities. Build and manage preferred supplier frameworks that support long-term business objectives. End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership Own demand forecasting and S&OP planning. Oversee supplier performance and cost management. Ensure efficient manufacturing execution, timely logistics, and inventory optimisation. Deliver high on-time, in-full (OTIF) customer service. Project & Stakeholder Partnership Support capital investment initiatives from concept through delivery. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure procurement supports project timelines and budgets. Supplier Relationship Management Identify and develop strategic suppliers globally. Drive supplier performance through KPIs and continuous improvement. Negotiate optimal pricing, delivery terms, warranties, and service agreements. Cost, Risk & Compliance Deliver cost savings and cost avoidance targets. Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks — capacity, geopolitical, compliance. Ensure governance and ethical sourcing standards are met. Continuous Improvement Drive process improvement and digital adoption. Support sustainability and ESG initiatives in supplier selection. Team Leadership Coach and develop your team. Set departmental objectives, track KPIs, conduct 1-to-1s, and manage performance. Foster a culture of trust, communication, and accountability. What We're Looking For Experience * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field. * Extensive procurement or sourcing experience, ideally with capital equipment or CapEx projects. * Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes (fabrication, machining, moulding, surface treatment). * Hands-on experience with GD&T, metrology, and testing equipment Skills & Abilities * Proven strategic sourcing and project management expertise. * Lean tools and continuous improvement proficiency. * Strong negotiation and commercial acumen. * Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication. * Risk assessment and problem-solving capability. * Supplier relationship and performance management experience Desirable * Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM) Why Join Us You'll lead a strategic function that directly impacts our operational performance and growth. This role offers genuine scope to build supplier partnerships, optimise our supply base, and shape how we deliver for our customers. You'll work with a collaborative cross-functional team and have the autonomy to drive continuous improvement across cost, quality, and delivery
Sourcing and Supply Chain Manager in Evesham employer: Alliance Personnel
At Alliance Personnel, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values precision and excellence in metalworking. Located in Cannock, our team enjoys competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to safety and quality in every aspect of production. Join us to be part of a dedicated workforce where your skills as a Brake Press Setter/Operator will be recognised and rewarded.
