Head of Supply Chain – Bridgend

# Head of Supply Chain – BridgendManufacturing Bridgend Permanent £70,000 - £80,000 Expires: 19 December 2026Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment is exclusively recruiting for an experienced Head of Supply Chain on behalf of our client.This is a senior leadership opportunity where you will take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, overseeing procurement, supplier management, stock control and logistics.You will play a key role in ensuring materials and components are available when needed, driving cost efficiencies, improving supplier performance and developing a high-performing team.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional who enjoys combining strategic planning with hands-on operational management.**Key Responsibilities:*** Lead and develop the Supply Chain team, setting clear objectives, priorities and performance targets.* Oversee purchasing activities, ensuring purchase orders are placed with approved suppliers and within agreed budgets and pricing structures.* Manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, contracts, service agreements and rebates to secure the best commercial terms.* Develop and maintain a reliable supplier base, ensuring appropriate supplier agreements, service levels and contingency arrangements are in place.* Take ownership of stock planning and inventory management, ensuring optimum stock levels and minimising shortages and excess stock.* Oversee stock forecasting, replenishment strategies and inventory systems.* Work closely with Project Delivery to ensure all components and materials are available ahead of project start dates.* Monitor supplier performance, addressing issues relating to delivery times, quality, costs and service levels.* Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing, transport and logistics costs while maintaining quality and service standards.* Lead supplier reviews, price negotiations and annual transport and logistics tenders.* Monitor departmental budgets, stock values and supply chain performance, producing regular reports against agreed KPIs.* Drive continuous improvement across purchasing, stock control and wider supply chain processes.* Work alongside Sales, Design, Product Development and Operations to support new products for customer projects.* Support key customer accounts by securing supplier capacity, competitive pricing and reliable lead times.**Experience:*** Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior Supply Chain role, ideally within manufacturing, assembly or a project-based environment.* Proven experience leading, managing and developing a team.* Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and supplier management skills.* Experience managing supplier contracts, pricing agreements and rebates.* A strong understanding of stock planning, inventory management and forecasting.* Experience using stock management systems* Competent using accounts software such as Sage.* Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.* Experience managing transport and logistics providers and running tenders.**Salary:*** £70,000 (negotiable for the right candidate)* Bonus Scheme**Contract** – PermanentFor more information please contact niamh.robinson@jgr.co.uk or call our office on 01656 767778Role DetailsType**Permanent**Location**Bridgend**Salary**£70,000 - £80,000**Expires**19 December 2026**CompanyName**Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment**About**Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment**Website**Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment**