Interim Supply Chain Leader - Hybrid (6-Month FTC)

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

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.