Head of Supply Chain

ZipRecruiter; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in offshore engineering is seeking a Head of Supply Chain for an 18-month interim contract in Tyne & Wear. The role involves driving supply chain strategy, fostering excellence across procurement, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Engineering or Business, has global project buying experience, and is CIPS qualified. Strong negotiation and commercial skills are essential, along with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in global project buying in engineering services or project-led environments.
• Experience leading supply chain teams in dynamic environments.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drive an efficient supply chain strategy and culture of excellence.
• Engage team in supporting offshore EPCI projects.
• Collaborate closely with Project Management, Engineering, and Construction teams.

Skills

Project buying

Strategic procurement

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Engineering or Business

CIPS qualification

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

• The Head of Supply Chain will drive an efficient supply chain strategy, fostering a strong culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement across procurement, inventory management and supplier relationships.
• Through strategic procurement, efficient negotiations of framework agreements and strong supplier relationships, you will engage your team to play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s offshore EPCI projects.
• The Head of Supply Chain will work very closely with Project Management, Engineering and Construction teams to ensure supply chain is a key component of project schedules.

Candidate profile

• With a degree in Engineering or Business, you have gained substantial experience of global project buying in engineering services or project-led environments (e.g. EPCI, energy, oil and gas etc).
• 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, above all you have a natural ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced and highly rewarding environment.

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