Head of Supply Chain: Strategic Leader Driving Efficiency

Universal Business Team; Tetford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual holiday entitlement

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Complimentary food and refreshments in

the office

Supportive and collaborative working

Autonomy and impact

Future growth opportunities

Job summary

Furniture manufacturer and fit-out specialist is seeking a strategic Head of Supply Chain to own end-to-end operations, including procurement, supplier management, inventory, and production planning. You will lead a high-performing team, drive improvements, and report on KPIs to deliver efficient, cost-effective results.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical skills, and a commercial mindset, with experience in manufacturing or furniture environments.

Qualifications

• Around 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Track record of improving processes, reducing costs, and enhancing performance.
• Qualifications such as CIPS, APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or a related degree would be advantageous.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing or furniture environments.

Responsibilities

• Developing strong partnerships with UK and international suppliers.
• Negotiating contracts, pricing, and service agreements.
• Managing supplier performance, quality, lead times, and capacity.
• Leading and developing a high-performing Supply Chain team.
• Overseeing forecasting, stock management, and production scheduling.
• Driving operational efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives.
• Implementing and improving supply chain systems, reporting, and KPIs.

Skills

Supply chain management

Team leadership

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Reporting

Commercial mindset

Manufacturing/furniture experience

Education

CIPS / APICS CPIM CSCP or related degree

Job description

Furniture manufacturer and fit-out specialist is seeking a strategic Head of Supply Chain to own end-to-end operations, including procurement, supplier management, inventory, and production planning. You will lead a high-performing team, drive improvements, and report on KPIs to deliver efficient, cost-effective results.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical skills, and a commercial mindset, with experience in manufacturing or furniture environments.