Head of Supply Chain in Crawley

Our client is a growing and ambitious manufacturer supplying engineered equipment to customers in the UK and internationally. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Head of Supply Chain to lead their procurement and supplier strategy.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for developing a reliable, scalable supply chain to support ongoing expansion.

The Role

You will lead the end-to-end supply chain and procurement function, ensuring the efficient sourcing of materials and components while improving cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing the supply chain and procurement strategy

• Managing and developing global supplier relationships

• Negotiating supplier agreements and contracts

• Leading demand planning and procurement forecasting

• Monitoring inventory levels and stock strategy

• Driving cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives

• Managing day-to-day purchasing operations and KPIs

• Maintaining accurate ERP supply chain data and reporting

About You

• Proven experience in a Head of Supply Chain, Procurement Manager or similar senior role

• Strong experience sourcing materials within a manufacturing or engineering environment

• Experience managing global suppliers

• Strong commercial negotiation and analytical skills

• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems

• Is it highly beneficial to have CIPS qualifications

Salary up to circa £95,000