Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Senior Supply Chain Specialist Location: Stone Job Type: Full-Time Salary: £40,000   About the Role: We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Supply Chain Specialist to join our clients team and lead the optimisation of the end-to-end supply chain operations. This role is pivotal in driving supplier development, managing critical contracts, and ensuring seamless coordination across cross-functional teams. You will oversee a small team of supply chain professionals, mentor their development, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. If you are a results-driven leader with a passion for supply chain excellence, we want to hear from you!   Key Responsibilities: Operational Oversight: Manage sourcing, procurement, and vendor management to meet KPIs such as OTIF, quality, and cost efficiency. Team Leadership: Supervise and develop a team of 3 supply chain specialists, conducting performance reviews and setting clear goals. Project Management: Lead supply chain projects, including system implementations, process redesign, and cost-saving initiatives. Supplier & Contract Management: Build strategic supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with service level agreements. Data Analysis: Use analytics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, presenting actionable insights to stakeholders. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to policies and regulations while mitigating supply chain risks. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain operations, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or project management role. Strong knowledge of supply chain principles and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics). Proven project management skills, with familiarity in methodologies like PMP, Agile, or Six Sigma. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus. Preferred Certifications: CIPS or MCIPS certification is desirable. Why Join Us? Opportunity to lead and shape supply chain strategies in a dynamic environment. Collaborative and supportive team culture. Professional growth and development opportunities. How to Apply: If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. We look forward to your application!   Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.  Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.       Please note that we are not able to provide support with visa sponsorships and all applicants must be based in the UK and hold the valid right to work in the UK INDEEDCOMM