Head of Supply Chain

SF Partners; Alfreton CP; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

SF Partners is partnering with an established business in North Derbyshire to recruit a Head of Supply Chain. The role requires an experienced procurement and supply chain leader to take ownership of the function, develop global sourcing strategies and drive commercial improvements in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage an existing team, strengthen supplier relationships, deliver cost savings, and develop supply chains across the UK, Europe and Asia, with a hybrid working pattern and a

Qualifications

• Strong procurement and supply chain leadership experience.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies and managing international supplier relationships.
• Strong commercial negotiation, contract management and cost-saving experience.
• Experience leading teams, implementing change and improving procurement processes.
• Good understanding of ERP/MRP systems, inventory management and demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support the procurement team, driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage global sourcing activities, with a focus on developing supplier networks across Asia and Europe.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management and supplier performance improvement.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier rationalisation and supply chain efficiencies.
• Improve demand planning, inventory management and forecasting processes.
• Develop procurement KPIs, manage supply chain risks and improve operational performance.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to support business growth, sustainability and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

International supplier relations

ERP/MRP systems

Demand planning

Inventory management

Procurement performance

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Head of Supply Chain

Location: North Derbyshire

Salary: Up to GBP65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Hybrid Working

SF Recruitment are partnering with an established and growing business to recruit a Head of Supply Chain. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced procurement and supply chain leader to take ownership of the function, develop global sourcing strategies and drive commercial improvements across a fast-paced business.

Managing an established team, you will be responsible for strengthening supplier relationships, improving processes, delivering cost savings and developing the supply chain across the UK, Europe and Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and support the procurement team, driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage global sourcing activities, with a focus on developing supplier networks across Asia and Europe.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management and supplier performance improvement.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier rationalisation and supply chain efficiencies.
• Improve demand planning, inventory management and forecasting processes.
• Develop procurement KPIs, manage supply chain risks and improve operational performance.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to support business growth, sustainability and process improvements.

Experience Required

• Strong procurement and supply chain leadership experience, ideally within automotive, engineering, manufacturing or retail.
• Proven experience developing sourcing strategies and managing international supplier relationships.
• Strong commercial negotiation, contract management and cost‑saving experience.
• Experience leading teams, implementing change and improving procurement processes.
• Good understanding of ERP/MRP systems, inventory management and demand planning.
• Hands‑on, commercially driven and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

This role would suit an experienced procurement or supply chain professional who enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands‑on involvement and is confident introducing structure, driving change and developing a high‑performing team.