Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager

Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Interim Supply Purchasing Supply Chain Manager to join a growing and evolving supply chain function. This is a key interim role focused on connecting demand planning, forecasting, purchasing and inventory management to improve operational performance, reduce unnecessary costs and strengthen supply chain resilience. Working across multiple business functions, you will play a pivotal role in establishing best practice, driving governance and delivering greater visibility across purchasing and supply operations. Initially for a 3-6 month period with hybrid working available, based 3 days per week out of their Birmingham office. Your new role As Inteirm Purchasing Supply Chain Manager, you will lead purchasing activities, demand planning and forecasting ensuring customer demand, inventory availability and supply capability are effectively aligned. Key responsibilities will include: Leading cross-functional demand planning and forecasting processes Developing supply plans that balance customer requirements, inventory levels, lead times and supply risks Managing purchasing governance, controls and approval processes Driving purchasing efficiencies through improved processes and standardisation Supporting inventory optimisation and stock redeployment initiatives Providing supply chain ins...