Job description
Keep Production Moving. Build a Smarter Supply Chain.
Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, strengthening supplier relationships, and ensuring materials are in the right place at the right time? We're looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, planning, inventory, and supplier performance, driving operational excellence and supporting future growth.
Location: Chesterfield Offices, England
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior
Employment Type: Full Time - Employed
Workplace Type: FullyOnsite
Description:
As Supply Chain Manager, you'll take ownership of the entire supply chain function, ensuring material availability, inventory optimisation, supplier performance, and cost-effective procurement. Working closely with Operations, Production, Planning, and key suppliers, you'll play a critical role in delivering customer commitments while building a resilient and scalable supply chain.
Key Responsibilities:
Supply Chain & Planning
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Develop and implement supply chain strategies to support business growth.
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Ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and customer demand.
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Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.
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Drive improvements in supply chain efficiency, resilience, and performance.
Procurement & Supplier Management
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Manage purchasing activities and strategic supplier relationships.
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Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and service agreements.
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Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans.
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Build strong partnerships to improve quality, service, and cost.
Inventory & Materials Management
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Optimise inventory levels while maintaining service performance.
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Manage inventory accuracy, stock control, and obsolete stock reduction.
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Resolve material shortages and coordinate recovery actions.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
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Lead and develop the supply chain and purchasing team.
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Drive process improvement, automation, ERP enhancements, and Lean initiatives.
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Support business growth, operational transformation, and cross-functional projects.
Job requirements
What We're Looking For
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Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, or Operations/Supply Chain leadership role.
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Strong background in procurement, inventory management, material planning, and supplier management.
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Experience negotiating commercial agreements and managing supplier performance.
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Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
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Experience with ERP/MRP systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Why Join Us?
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Strategic leadership role with real business impact.
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Opportunity to shape and enhance supply chain operations.
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Collaborative environment with strong growth ambitions.
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
Ready to drive operational excellence and build a high-performing supply chain? We'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this job you must have the legal right to work in the UK without sponsorship now or in the future
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