Head of Supply Chain

Elevation Recruitment Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Metals Fabrication business in Wakefield is seeking a Head of Supply Chain to oversee and optimize the purchasing and materials supply chain. This role involves managing the purchasing and planning teams, ensuring a sustainable supply of components, and developing procurement strategies to enhance value and mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in supply chain management and a comprehensive understanding of metals buying.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing Purchasing and Stores functions.
• Comprehensive understanding of metals buying.
• Understanding of ERP/MRP systems.
• Proven track record of continuous improvement.
• Experience in lean manufacturing.
• Management experience in supply chain (minimum 5 years).

Responsibilities

• Manage long-term materials management strategy and daily procurement activities.
• Responsible for procurement, supplier development, inventory management.
• Lead Supply Chain processes and apply continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with global suppliers and internal customers.
• Contribute to strategic planning and new product introduction.

Skills

Managing Purchasing and Stores functions

Understanding of metals buying

Understanding of ERP / MRP systems

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Management experience (5+ years)

Job description

Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established Metals Fabrication business based in Wakefield, as they look to hire a Head of Supply Chain into their team.

The Head of Supply Chain will be based on the Wakefield site but will also be responsible for two other sites based in Yorkshire : with a total of 350 employees. The Head of Supply Chain will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimising the purchasing, planning & materials supply of this £50m+ T / O business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the man management of the purchasing and planning teams enabling them to create robust and sustainable supply chain for the supply of materials and components in line with business requirements, maximising quality and reliability of components while maintaining adequate inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Head of Supply Chain will include but are not limited to :

• Manage the long-term materials management strategy, as well as guiding the daily activities of the procurement of raw materials, component parts, equipment and operating supplies required for production
• Responsible for the procurement, supplier developments, inventory management, sales and operations planning, material master data, supplier quality, reporting, supply chain and budgeting
• Develop and ensure the function is operating in line with the objectives of the business to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings
• Lead the Supply Chain processes, applying best practice and continuous improvement to provide Excellent Customer Service
• Manage complex relationships, involving global suppliers, internal customers, external customers, peers and managers
• Work closely with manufacturing on day-to-day operations
• Contribute to strategic planning and new product introduction
• Responsible for relevant and timely communication / reports on a regular basis to the relevant stakeholders

Key Skills & Experience required

• Experience in managing the various aspects of the Purchasing and Stores functions
• Comprehensive understanding of metals buying
• Understanding of ERP / MRP systems
• Proven track record of continuous improvement
• Experience in lean manufacturing
• Experience in management supply chain or operational role (minimum 5 years), ideally in a similar role / environment