Hands-On Supply Chain & Purchasing Leader

Overview Ltd.; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays (incre

Employee discount platform

EAP & online GP

Early Finish Friday

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

BUPA Medical Insurance & Cashback plan

Flexible start & finish times & hybrid

Cycle to work scheme & Rail season

Company-funded professional subs (up £

Personal development supported

Free refreshments, fruit and snacks

Free Parking

Job summary

Overview Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain & Planning Manager to own end-to-end supply chain activities, from production planning and purchasing to inventory and logistics. You’ll lead a growing team, negotiate with suppliers and drive improvements across ERP/MRP processes while balancing delivery, cost and risk.

Based in the UK, the role offers hybrid working and a discretionary bonus, plus strong benefits and personal development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong purchasing background with hands-on involvement.
• Experience buying, supplier negotiations and supplier management.
• Experience with ERP/MRP, production planning and inventory control.
• Commercial judgement balancing delivery, cost, stock and risk.
• Ability to lead and develop people across functions.

Responsibilities

• Stay close to the buying: active purchasing and supplier negotiations.
• Own production and material planning and monitor supplier commitments.
• Lead shortage recovery and material prioritisation.
• Improve delivery, cost, capacity and responsiveness with ownership.
• Improve stock accuracy and material flow with ERP/MRP discipline.
• Build and develop the team across purchasing, planning, warehousing and logistics.

Skills

Purchasing expertise

Hands-on leadership

ERP / MRP knowledge

Inventory management

Commercial judgement

Leadership & people development

Degree or equivalent

Manufacturing/engineering experience

CPIM/CSCP/Lean (welcome)

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

MRP systems

Production planning tools

Job description

Overview Ltd. is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain & Planning Manager to own end-to-end supply chain activities, from production planning and purchasing to inventory and logistics. You’ll lead a growing team, negotiate with suppliers and drive improvements across ERP/MRP processes while balancing delivery, cost and risk.

Based in the UK, the role offers hybrid working and a discretionary bonus, plus strong benefits and personal development opportunities.