At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead supply chain functions and develop procurement strategies for a top manufacturing company.
- Company: Well-established manufacturing company with a stellar reputation on the Wirral.
- Benefits: Up to £70,000 salary, car allowance, bonus, 25 days holiday, and more.
- Other info: Enjoy early finish Fridays and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape procurement strategy and make a real impact in a key leadership role.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in senior procurement or supply chain leadership roles required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Location: Wirral
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Car + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a strategic leader with the ability to build resilient teams and high-performance supply chains? Do you thrive on delivering real value through smart procurement and operational excellence? If so, we want to hear from you!
Our client is a well-established manufacturing company based on the Wirral, with an excellent reputation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all supply chain functions—procurement, planning, inventory, logistics, and supplier performance.
- Develop procurement strategies that deliver on cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
- Collaborate directly with clients to design and deliver tailored supply chain solutions.
- Create stock-holding strategies including VMI, consignment stock, and safety stock models.
- Present logistics and inventory solutions to customers to support commercial agreements.
- Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
- Manage supplier performance and negotiate contracts that protect and benefit the business.
- Drive continuous improvement across all supply chain processes.
- Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives while meeting key KPIs.
- Leverage your expertise in SAGE ERP to streamline procurement operations.
- Occasionally travel internationally to support global supplier needs.
Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in a senior procurement or supply chain leadership role.
- A strategic thinker with excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
- Experienced in full lifecycle sourcing, supplier management, and risk mitigation.
- Fluent with ERP systems (SAGE preferred).
- Resilient, adaptable, and driven by continuous improvement.
What You’ll Get:
- Competitive salary up to £70,000 + car allowance
- Annual performance-based bonus
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + an extra gifted day at Christmas
- Option to purchase up to 3 additional days’ holiday
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Occupational sick pay
- Simply Health membership & mental health support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Annual salary review
- Early finish Fridays (Mon-Thurs: 8am-5pm | Fri: 8am-12:30pm)
- Factory close-down at Christmas
What’s Next?
If you have the experience to hit the ground running in this position, simply APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.
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