Head of Supply Chain

TVS-SCS; Chorley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain firm in Chorley is seeking a Supply Chain Leader. This role involves driving performance enhancements, managing client relationships, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in procurement or supply chain, with a focus on commercial excellence and client satisfaction. The position offers excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment.

Benefits

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and effective negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Supply Chain team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Own end-to-end service delivery for all assigned clients.
• Identify improvement opportunities in client needs and internal operations.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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To ensure that Supply Chain requirements are effectively fulfilled across the full range of TVS clients. The role is responsible for identifying and delivering opportunities to enhance client performance, drive working capital efficiency, reduce risk, and increase profitability. A key focus is on the implementation of supply chain strategy and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver best value to clients and to TVS.

Job Responsibilities

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Supply Chain team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Ensure consistent application of supply chain best practices and continuous learning.
• Conduct regular communication sessions to keep teams informed of project and business performance.
• Lead structured annual performance reviews and monthly one-to-one meetings to support employee development.
• Champion team engagement and support career growth through mentorship and training.

Service Delivery & Client Relationship Management

• Own end-to-end service delivery for all assigned clients, ensuring key KPIs (availability, backorders, stock levels) are consistently met.
• Proactively manage commercial risks associated with service delivery.
• Provide regular performance reporting and visibility across internal teams and senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to:
  • Monitor and improve supplier conformance to client requirements.
  • Build strong supplier relationships that support continuous improvement.
• Lead regular operational and strategic meetings with clients.
• Represent Supply Chain in new business pursuits, including solution design, client briefings, and implementation support.

Supply Chain Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Understand client needs and internal operations to identify improvement opportunities and eliminate non-compliance.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of improvement initiatives: from current/future state mapping through to benefit realisation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to assess and mitigate impact of change across the business.
• Promote a “right first time” and data-driven approach to strategic planning and operational execution.
• Drive standardisation and automation to reduce costs, improve service, and manage risk.

Commercial Performance & Procurement Excellence

• Enhance the commercial performance of the Supply Chain function with measurable bottom-line impact.
• Champion value-for-money procurement practices and supplier performance management.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives while ensuring quality and compliance are not compromised.

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent, ideally in Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Strong commercial acumen and effective negotiation skills
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in supply chain and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
• High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Self-motivated, resilient, and results-oriented.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent team building and a proactive networking style
• Full Driving License and willingness to travel

Experience and Key Competencies

• Extensive experience in a leadership Procurement or Supply Chain role
• Good working knowledge of IT System and Software Packages including ERP, Word and Excel.
• Track record of building relationships with senior personnel and of understanding and influencing Client / business strategy
• Leadership / Developing Self and Others
• Customer Focus
• Interpersonal and Influencing / Communication
• Analytical Abilities / Commercial Awareness
• Decision Making / Exercising Judgement
• Building Expertise / Quest for Knowledge
• Planning and Organisation
• Adaptability / Change Orientation Pioneering
• Self-Management (Integrity, resilience, Flexibility)
• Pace and Ambition
• Professional and Ethical in approach

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.