Interim Supply Chain Lead

Cranleigh STEM; Waverley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of contract bonus

25 days’ annual leave + BH (pro rata)

AVIVA private medical insurance

5% employer pension contribution

Flexible working hours (10am–4pm core)

Employer-funded training and developp.

Job summary

H-Power is seeking an Interim Supply Chain Lead in Dunsfold, Surrey, for a six-month fixed-term contract.

You will lead purchasing and supplier relationships, negotiate effectively, and work closely with Engineering, Project Management and Operations to keep key activities on track. This role reports to the Operations Director and offers hybrid working with on-site presence four days per week.

Qualifications

• Strong background in procurement or supply chain within engineering, manufacturing, energy or similarly complex environments.
• Experience as Senior Buyer, Procurement Lead or Supply Chain Lead is highly relevant.
• Comfortable leading people, managing supplier relationships and multi-project priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support purchasing and goods-in teams, set priorities and remove obstacles.
• Manage supplier performance, conduct negotiations and handling escalations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management and Operations to keep critical activities on track.
• Identify supply chain risks and drive process improvements to position the function for the future.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collab

Job description

Looking for an interim supply chain leadership opportunity where you can make a genuine impact in just six months?

H-Power is a UK clean-energy technology business developing innovative hydrogen and ammonia-based power solutions, helping industries reduce their reliance on diesel-powered systems.

We're looking for an experienced Supply Chain Lead to join the business on a six-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover during an important period of technology development and production activity.

This isn't simply a role keeping things ticking over. You'll have the opportunity to lead an established supply chain team, influence operational priorities and help strengthen how the function supports the wider business.

What makes this opportunity interesting?

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you'll have responsibility for day-to-day supply chain leadership, including:

• Leading and supporting the purchasing and goods-in teams, setting priorities and removing obstacles.
• Managing supplier performance, commercial negotiations and procurement escalations.
• Working closely with Engineering, Project Management and Operations to keep critical activities on track.
• Identifying supply chain risks, improving processes and ensuring the function is well-positioned for the future.

You’ll have the autonomy to make decisions, solve problems and contribute directly to the delivery of H-Power's technology.

What experience will you need?

You’ll have a strong background in procurement or supply chain, ideally gained within engineering, manufacturing, energy or another technically complex environment.

Previous experience as a Senior Buyer, Procurement Lead, Supply Chain Lead or similar would be particularly relevant.

You’ll also be comfortable leading people, managing supplier relationships and working across multiple projects and competing priorities.

Role:

Interim Supply Chain Lead

Location:

Dunsfold, Surrey

Contract:

6-month FTC

Salary:

Competitive depending on experience

Working arrangement:

Hybrid – 4 days on-site, 1 day working from home

Benefits:

• End of contract bonus
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• AVIVA private medical insurance
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10am–4pm
• Employer-funded training and professional development

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability is H-Power's chosen recruitment partner.