Buyer

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco in City of London is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain activities within a fast-paced robotics environment. You will own the lifecycle from ordering to delivery, collaborate with internal teams and suppliers, and mitigate risks to ensure continuity.

This hybrid role offers three days in the office, a full-time contract until 31 December 2026, and opportunities to optimise procurement and project delivery while advancing your data analysis and

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis.
• Intermediate Procurement Management experience.
• Intermediate Project Management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the supply chain lifecycle, including ordering and supplier capacity assessment.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to enhance supplier performance and resolve delivery challenges.
• Serve as a critical escalation point for materials and service delivery risks, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
• Proactively identify supply chain risks and implement robust mitigation strategies to maintain seamless business continuity.
• Drive supply chain delivery performance by monitoring key metrics, addressing constraints, and influencing stakeholder actions to resolve bottlenecks.
• Ensure timely purchase order placements and secure delivery commitments from the supply base.
• Identify and implement tools and systems to optimise processes for the Robotics organisation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Procurement management

Project management

Job description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Location: Hybrid (3 days in office)
Employment Type: Full Time
Contract Duration: Until 31 December 2026
Start Date: 1 September 2023
Pay Rate: PAYE

About the Opportunity:

Our client is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Supply Chain Manager to lead various aspects of supply chain management within their organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about optimising supply chain processes.

Key Responsibilities:

In this pivotal role, the Supply Chain Manager will:

• Own and manage the supply chain lifecycle, including ordering, assessing supplier capacities, and mitigating delivery risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to enhance supplier performance and resolve delivery challenges.
• Serve as a critical escalation point for any materials and service delivery risks, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
• Proactively identify supply chain risks and implement robust mitigation strategies to maintain seamless business continuity.
• Drive supply chain delivery performance by monitoring key metrics, addressing constraints, and influencing stakeholder actions to resolve bottlenecks.
• Ensure timely purchase order placements and secure delivery commitments from the supply base.
• Identify and implement tools and systems to optimise processes, ensuring the best resource utilisation and value delivery for the Robotics organisation.

Why This Role is Compelling:

• Engage in strategic projects within a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and efficiency.
• Contribute significantly to supply chain optimisation, enhancing your expertise in procurement and project management.
• Enjoy a supportive hybrid work environment that fosters collaboration and work-life balance.

Candidate Requirements:

To excel in this role, candidates should demonstrate:

• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Intermediate experience in Procurement Management to effectively navigate supplier relationships.
• Intermediate Project Management skills to ensure timely execution of supply chain initiatives.

Additional Information:

• Candidates will undergo a thorough selection process, including two rounds of interviews to ensure the right fit for this impactful role.

If you are ready to take your career in supply chain management to the next level and meet the qualifications outlined above, this opportunity could be the perfect match. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a thriving organisation.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.