Global Head of Supply Chain

Servomex; Crowborough; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Up to 20% travel

Job summary

Servomex is seeking a strategic Head of Global Supply Chain to lead global procurement, planning, inventory and logistics. The role reports to the Global Operations Director and focuses on service excellence, resilience and cost competitiveness across UK, US and APAC operations.

You will drive a worldwide supply chain strategy, build an empowered team, and collaborate with senior leaders to support growth and transformation. This hybrid role is based in Crowborough with up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in global supply chains across manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Experience leading multi-site and international teams with a track record of performance improvements.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, materials management, demand planning, logistics and inventory control.
• Experience leading S&OP/IBP processes and complex supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the vision, strategy and direction for the global supply chain function.
• Lead procurement, planning, inventory and logistics across multiple global locations.
• Standardise supply chain processes and best practices across sites for efficiency and consistency.
• Build a high-performing global team with a culture of continuous improvement.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma and Operational Excellence throughout the organization.
• Lead the global S&OP process ensuring robust demand planning and decision-making.

Skills

Leadership experience

Global supply chain

Procurement

Inventory management

Demand planning

S&OP / IBP

Negotiation

Change management

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management/Engineering/Business

CIPS / APICS / ISM qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Crowborough, East Sussex (with global travel of up to 20%)

Hybrid Working: A minimum of three days per week

Shape the Future of Global Supply Chain at Servomex

Servomex is a global leader in gas analysis solutions, helping customers across a wide range of industrial, environmental and process applications operate safely, efficiently and sustainably.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Global Supply Chain to lead the strategic development and operational delivery of our global procurement, supply chain and logistics functions. Reporting to the Global Operations Director, this high-profile leadership role will shape and execute a global supply chain strategy that drives service excellence, inventory optimisation, supplier performance, operational resilience and cost competitiveness across our UK, US and APAC operations.

Working closely with senior leaders across the business, this role will play a key part in supporting our continued growth, transformation and operational excellence journey.

What You'll Be Doing

As Head of Global Supply Chain, you will:

• Define and deliver the vision, strategy and direction for the global supply chain function.
• Lead procurement, planning, inventory and logistics activities across multiple global locations.
• Standardise supply chain processes and best practices across sites wherever possible, driving efficiency and consistency.
• Build and develop a high-performing, empowered global team with a strong culture of continuous improvement.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma and Operational Excellence principles throughout the organisation.
• Lead the global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring robust decision-making and effective demand planning.
• Drive improvements in supplier performance, service levels, quality and cost competitiveness.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, including the negotiation of key commercial agreements.
• Oversee global inventory performance, balancing customer demand, operational requirements and financial objectives.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Deliver measurable improvements in service, working capital, inventory controls and operational performance.
• Collaborate across the Spectris Group to leverage purchasing opportunities and maximise value from global spend.
• Lead, coach and develop direct reports, creating clear development and succession plans.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for an experienced supply chain professional who combines strong commercial acumen with extensive supply chain expertise and a passion for developing people.

• Significant leadership experience within a global supply chain environment in manufacturing, engineering, instrumentation or industrial technology sectors.
• Proven experience leading multi-site and international supply chain teams.
• Demonstrable success delivering improvements in service, inventory optimisation, cost reduction and supply chain resilience.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, materials management, demand planning, logistics and inventory control.
• Experience leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills, including managing complex supplier agreements.
• Experience driving business transformation and change management initiatives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to translate data into strategic decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders.
• Experience working within ERP environments such as SAP or equivalent enterprise systems.

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional supply chain qualification such as CIPS, APICS/ASCM, ISM or equivalent experience.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Experience within highly regulated or technically complex manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of supplier risk management and sustainability programmes.
• Experience implementing digital supply chain technologies and advanced planning solutions.
• Lean, Six Sigma or Operational Excellence leadership experience.
• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt or equivalent.
• Chartered professional membership relevant to operations or supply chain management.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence global operations within a technology-driven organisation that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to shape strategy, lead transformation and develop talented teams across multiple regions while making a meaningful impact on business performance.

Salary & Benefits

The above salary range represents a general guideline. Servomex considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, qualifications and market considerations.

Our Recruitment Process

We want you to feel confident that Servomex is the right place for you. Throughout the process, you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and gain insight into our culture, people and future direction.

• Friendly conversation with our Talent Acquisition Team
• Teams video interview with the hiring team
• On-site panel interview with the hiring team and key stakeholders

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

At Servomex, we believe diverse perspectives help us innovate and succeed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

At Servomex, we aim to empower individuals to pursue roles with us, even if they feel they may not fully match all the criteria. We look forward to receiving your application.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates with a disability may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any such adjustments during the application process. We will work with you to provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and, where possible, throughout employment.

Join us and help shape the future of a world-class global supply chain function.