Head of Supply Chain - Bridgend

Benefits Package: £48,000. Progression available up the ladder. Extremely stable organisation. Excellent training scheme. Pension.

This company has a dynamic work environment, believing in teamwork and trust. They seek creative minds and are always looking for innovation and new ideas. They are currently experiencing exciting growth plans with work orders and projects growing at a rapid rate, and are looking to recruit a Head of Supply Chain to lead their growing team. The business supplies their products worldwide with global reputable brand names and is currently going through a huge growth period, making it an excellent time to be a part of this company.

Role & Responsibilities:

• The Head of Supply Chain & Cost Management is a senior leadership role responsible for controlling material spend, supplier strategy, and cost performance across all manufacturing jobs.
• This role leads supplier negotiations on the company's highest-value spend categories, managing the purchasing and production planning functions, and ensures accurate cost monitoring on all manufactured products.
• The position works closely with Operations, Finance, and Production teams to maintain strong margins, ensure material availability, and deliver efficient production planning.
• Maintain reliable supply of materials to meet production schedules.
• Improve margin visibility and cost control on all manufacturing jobs.
• Manage and support the Production Planner to ensure efficient scheduling of manufacturing operations.
• Ensure procurement processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with company strategy.
• Lead negotiations with key suppliers on major spend categories to secure optimal pricing, terms, and supply agreements.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through supplier consolidation, alternative sourcing, and long-term agreements.
• Monitor and review material and production costs for each manufacturing job.
• Work closely with Finance to track margins and identify cost variances.
• Implement processes for accurate cost tracking and reporting.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations management within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills, particularly with high-value suppliers.
• Experience managing purchasing teams and production planning functions.
• Strong financial awareness and experience with cost analysis and margin management.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, finance, and engineering teams.
• Experience implementing ERP/MRP systems for procurement and planning.
• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier contract management.
• Degree or professional qualification in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure: Permanent

Salary: £48000 - £49000 per annum + Plus Benefits and Progression

Location: Bridgend