Head of Supply Chain - Global Manufacturing Company

Michael Page; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business seeks a Supply Chain Leader to develop and lead their global strategy. The role involves overseeing end-to-end processes, leading a high-performing team, and fostering a culture of excellence. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in senior supply chain roles, ideally within a manufacturing environment. This position offers a competitive salary package and the chance to design a crucial supply chain function supporting international growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

High-impact leadership position

Opportunity to design and grow the supply chain function

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supply chain leadership, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong commercial insight and excellent negotiation capabilities.
• International experience with a willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead a high-performing global team focused on continuous improvement.
• Oversee inventory management and drive global sourcing strategies.

Skills

Negociation

Leadership

Analytical skills

Commercial insight

Tools

ERP systems

Supply chain analytics tools

Job description

This role will be responsible for developing and leading the global Supply Chain strategy and owning end to end processes. Our client is a global manufacturing business, focused on innovation and commitment to customers. The successful candidate will have experience in a senior supply chain leadership role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing specialist manufacturer operating across healthcare markets. They operate globally with expanding presence in the UK, US, and internationally. They pride themselves on innovation, operational excellence, and a customer-centric approach.

Description

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring scalability to support international growth.
• Lead a high-performing global team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee inventory management, demand forecasting, and supply planning across multiple regions.
• Drive global sourcing and procurement strategies.
• Implement tools, systems, and KPIs to improve accuracy, processes, and performance visibility.

Profile

The successful candidate would have:

• Extensive experience in a supply chain leadership position, preferably within manufacturing or project-led environments.
• A track record of delivering results in global supply chain planning, procurement, and transformation initiatives.
• Strong commercial insight with excellent negotiation capabilities.
• Proficient in using ERP systems and supply chain analytics tools.
• Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and implementing organisational and process change.
• International experience and willingness to travel.

Job Offer

On offer to the candidate:

• Competitive salary and benefits package up to c. 100k.
• A high-impact leadership position with global scope and influence.
• Chance to design and grow a supply chain function that underpins international growth.
• Hybrid working from the SE London/ Kent-based office.