Engineering Supply Chain Lead (Hybrid) – Team Leader

April Quest Ltd; Hollywater; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

April Quest Ltd is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to manage purchasing, supplier relations and inventory for a small warehouse team within an engineering manufacturing setting. You will work directly with the Site Operations Manager to optimise material flow and production readiness.

The role combines hands-on purchasing with leadership responsibilities, including prioritising tasks and developing the warehouse team. Experience with ERP systems and Dynamics 365 is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Recent buying experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably engineering or assembly.
• Experience managing suppliers, purchase orders and material shortages.
• Understanding of bills of materials and how revisions affect purchasing.
• Confident using ERP/MRP systems and Excel.
• Hands-on with inventory control and small team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and supplier order books, monitor delivery and cost performance.
• Expedite critical components and resolve shortages to keep production supplied.
• Maintain stock levels, coordinate cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Oversee goods-in, stores and material replenishment to the production floor.
• Maintain ERP purchasing data including lead times and replenishment settings.
• Lead and develop the warehouse team, set priorities and improve material flow.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality; support move to Dynamics 365.

Skills

Buying experience

ERP/MRP systems

Excel proficiency

Inventory control

Team leadership

Dynamics 365

Supplier management

Bill of Materials

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

April Quest Ltd is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to manage purchasing, supplier relations and inventory for a small warehouse team within an engineering manufacturing setting. You will work directly with the Site Operations Manager to optimise material flow and production readiness.

The role combines hands-on purchasing with leadership responsibilities, including prioritising tasks and developing the warehouse team. Experience with ERP systems and Dynamics 365 is beneficial.