Head Of Supply Chain

Cooper Edwards Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established global leader in offshore engineering is seeking a Head of Supply Chain for an 18-month interim position, with the potential for permanence. This role involves developing an efficient supply chain strategy and leading a team to enhance procurement operations and supplier relationships related to offshore projects. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or Business and significant experience in global project buying. The position is based in North East England.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in global project buying in engineering services or project-led environments.
• Led efficient supply chain teams in high-growth environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drive an efficient supply chain strategy.
• Engage team through strategic procurement and negotiations.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Engineering teams.

Skills

Global project buying

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering or Business

CIPS qualified

Job description

Overview

Head of Supply Chain - 18 months Interim (potential for perm)

Tyne & Wear

For a well-established global leader in offshore engineering projects delivery, we are recruiting a Head of Supply Chain (initial Interim contract, potential to permanent).

Responsibilities

• Drive an efficient supply chain strategy, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement across procurement, inventory management and supplier relationships.
• Engage your team through strategic procurement, efficient negotiations of framework agreements and strong supplier relationships to support the company's offshore EPCI projects.
• Work closely with Project Management, Engineering and Construction teams to ensure supply chain is a key component of project schedules.

Candidate profile / Qualifications

• With a degree in Engineering or Business, you have substantial experience of global project buying in engineering services or project-led environments (e.g. EPCI, energy, oil and gas).
• CIPS qualified, you have led efficient supply chain teams in a dynamic, high-growth environment (e.g. offshore engineering, procurement, and construction processes).
• With second-to-none commercial acumen and attention to detail, you have the ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Application

If you live and breathe supply chain and procurement efficiencies through people engagement, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter with current remuneration package to our retained consultants at Cooper Edwards.