Supply Chain Manager
Location: Northwich
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday
Monday to Thursday: 07:45 to 16:30
Friday: 07:45 to 12:15 (early finish)
Contract: 9 Months
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a well-established engineering business based in Cheshire.
Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain function, leading Procurement and Goods In teams to ensure the efficient, timely, and cost-effective supply of materials, products, and services. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, requiring someone who can drive supplier performance, optimise inventory, enhance processes, and support the continued growth of the business.
The successful candidate will play a key role in improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage all supply chain activities including procurement, sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, logistics, warehousing, and goods receiving.
Develop and implement supply chain and procurement strategies that support business objectives and drive operational excellence.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, freight providers, and internal stakeholders.
Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and service level expectations.
Monitor supplier performance and implement actions to improve service, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
Manage the Goods In function, ensuring materials and products are accurately received, inspected, recorded, and available to support production requirements.
Drive effective utilisation and continuous improvement of ERP systems to manage purchasing, inventory, reporting, and supplier performance.
Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure material availability and business continuity.
Lead, develop, and motivate the Supply Chain team through effective performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
Monitor stock levels and demand forecasts to optimise inventory holdings while minimising excess and obsolete stock.
Ensure supply chain processes comply with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Support and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyse and report on key supply chain KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.
Manage logistics and distribution activities to ensure efficient movement of goods throughout the supply chain.
Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential Experience & Skills
Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, or similar leadership position.
We welcome applications from Team Leaders and Supervisors who are ready to take the next step into a more challenging and rewarding role.
Strong knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, logistics, and end-to-end supply chain operations.
Experience managing Goods In, warehouse operations, stock control, and inventory accuracy.
Strong working knowledge of ERP systems with experience using platforms such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Sage, Epicor, IFS, or similar.
Experience driving ERP improvements, process optimisation, and system adoption.
Excellent supplier negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Strong leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage teams effectively.
Commercial awareness with a proven track record of delivering cost savings and operational improvements.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.
Desirable
Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
CIPS qualification or equivalent procurement qualification.
What's On Offer
Up to basic salary depending on experience
37.5 hour working week, Monday to Friday
25 days holiday plus
Supply Chain Manager employer: Winsearch Commercial
Join a leading engineering manufacturer that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work environment. With competitive pay rates and a commitment to professional development, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills while working with state-of-the-art machinery. Located in a vibrant area, our company promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers a supportive culture that encourages innovation and growth.
