Contract Supply Chain Project Leader

Orion Electrotech; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business is seeking a Contract Supply Chain Project Leader to facilitate supplier transitions and optimize procurement strategies. This role involves collaboration across various departments, including Engineering and Quality, and requires strong project management and communication skills. This contract offers immediate start for a duration of 12 months, focusing on strategic supply chain initiatives.

Benefits

Paid Holiday

Overtime paid at a premium rate

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in supply chain operations or project management.
• Proven ability to manage supplier transition and source changes.
• Excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead source change projects, including relocating production.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Quality, and Engineering.
• Track and report project progress to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP/MRP/SAP systems

Job description

Job Title: Contract Supply Chain Project Leader

Contract Supply Chain Project Buyer

Duration: long contract 12 months

Immediate start available

Are you a motivated Project Manager / Project Buyer with a background supporting strategic initiatives within supply chain?

If so, this will be a key, varied Supply Chain Project Management / Project Buyers role working for a leading manufacturing business working across engineering, purchasing, manufacturing and quality to focus on source changes, supplier transitions, and movement of work to alternative suppliers.

Your key responsibilities as Supply Chain Project Lead will be:

• Leading and managing source change projects, including the relocation of production lines, parts, or products to new suppliers, domestically or internationally.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to identify and qualify new suppliers.
• Developing and managing detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinating qualification processes to validate new supplier capabilities.
• Tracking and reporting progress to stakeholders, escalating issues proactively and providing solutions.
• Conduct supplier visits or virtual assessments as needed to evaluate readiness, capacity, and technical capability.
• Support cost reduction initiatives by identifying alternative sources and optimising supplier performance.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for any issues encountered during transition.

To succeed in this varied, project-based Supply Chain project role you will ideally be:

• Degree qualified in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field or have proven working experience in a similar role.
• Experience with supplier transitions, source changes, or outsourcing projects is a must.
• 3 years of experience supporting projects, supply chain operations, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven project skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with ERP/MRP/SAP systems

This role will be Inside IR35 PAYE, hourly paid

(Paid Holiday and O/T paid at a premium rate)

Likely to suit individuals with a background as: Supply Chain Project Manager, Project Buyer, Commodity specialist, Project Purchasing, Project Manager supply Chain, engineer or similar