Group Supply Chain Director

KHR - Recruitment Specialists; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Global Supply Chain Director to oversee production, procurement, and logistics in the UK and Germany. This hybrid role requires strong leadership, negotiation, and financial skills. The ideal candidate will have extensive global experience and a proven track record in supply chain management. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working options and extensive holiday.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Hybrid working options

Opportunity to operate at board level

Qualifications

• Proven global experience in supply chain leadership.
• Commercially sharp and financially astute, capable of strategic thinking.
• Exceptional relationship builder and negotiator.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and manufacturing processes in the UK.
• Manage all procurement aspects for the UK and Germany.
• Control stock levels and manage 3PL logistics provider.
• Secure cost savings within the supply chain.

Skills

Global supply chain management

Negotiation

Leadership

Financial acumen

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Global Supply Chain Director – Hybrid role requiring weekly presence at sites based in Kent and Essex. £65,000-£85,000pa. Hybrid working, pension, holiday.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of production & manufacturing in the UK, including production planning, release of work orders and all quality checking processes
• Overseeing all aspects of procurement for the UK & Germany, purchasing from various suppliers, including setting up contracts, raising POs, site audits and everything in-between
• Overseeing all aspects of product storage, handling and distribution in the UK & Germany
• Having full control of stock levels in the UK & Germany, set safety stocks, and provide forecasts
• Managing the 3PL logistics provider, including uploading sales orders
• Managing the suppliers & strategy based in Asia
• Managing the UK production team, buyer/planner (6 direct reports)
• Securing year-on-year cost savings within the supply chain
• Managing and minimising supply chain & production risk
• Assisting with the QMS (ISO) systems and audits
• Strategically expanding, preserving or improving company procedures, standards or policies
• Adhering to regulatory guidelines
• Identifying and managing commercial risks
• Regularly reviewing the setting of pricing strategies and regular price increases
• Proactively de-risking the supply chain away from single-source vendors

Candidate Profile

• A seasoned supply chain leader with proven global experience
• Commercially sharp, financially astute, and strategically minded
• Exceptional at building relationships and negotiating deals
• Comfortable in high-pressure, fast-moving environments
• A natural leader who inspires teams and delivers results
• Holder of a full UK driving licence

Benefits

Benefits include 25 days holiday (+ 8 days bank holiday, with extra days for long service), Pension scheme, Hybrid working options, and the opportunity to operate at board level and make a real impact to the business.

KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR – Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd.