Interim Supply Chain Manager

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Interim Supply Chain Manager for a 9-12 month assignment in North West Leicestershire. This role requires a hands-on leader with a proven track record in manufacturing, particularly in low-volume and high-complexity environments. Key responsibilities include mentoring a team, improving supplier performance, and overseeing procurement and material planning. Competitive compensation is offered for this impactful position.

Qualifications

• Proven senior or interim supply chain leadership in manufacturing.
• Experience in low-volume, high-complexity, precision environments.
• Strong supplier negotiation and planning expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, material planning, and supplier performance.
• Coach and mentor a developing team member.
• Implement clear KPIs and governance.
• Improve supplier performance and resilience.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Mentoring

Material planning

KPI management

Education

Degree preferred

CIPS desirable

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Interim Supply Chain Manager

Leicestershire, onsite

Advanced Assembly, high value product manufacturing

9-12 Month Assignment | Inside IR35 | Circa £500 per day

Supply Chain

Reporting to: COO

Team: Purchasing / Procurement

The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on interim assignment for an experienced Supply Chain leader operating in a low‑volume, high‑complexity, precision manufacturing environment.

Alongside stabilising and improving an international supply chain with elements of low cast sourcing, a key objective of the role is mentoring and developing a team, transferring capability, structure, and confidence that will remain long after the assignment ends.

This role suits an interim who enjoys delivery, leadership, and leaving a legacy.

Interim Objectives

Over a 9‑12 month period, you will:

• Lead procurement, material planning, and supplier performance
• Actively coach and mentor a developing team member through structured, hands‑on leadership
• Embed clear KPIs, governance, and best practice
• Improve supplier performance, resilience, and risk management
• Leave behind sustainable processes and capability uplift

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead and develop a small purchasing team with a strong coaching focus
• Set clear objectives, KPIs, and development plans
• Build accountability and continuous improvement

Procurement & Supply Chain Delivery

• Own day‑to‑day purchasing and supplier management
• Lead negotiations, contracts, and commercial agreements
• Ensure value, compliance, and continuity of supply

Materials Planning

• Oversee material planning supporting complex production and frequent NPIs
• Optimise inventory, lead times, safety stock, and obsolescence
• Work closely with Production and Planning

Supplier Performance & Cost

• Establish and manage supplier KPIs (quality, delivery, service)
• Lead supplier reviews and improvement actions
• Deliver cost improvements without compromising quality

Experience Required

• Proven senior or interim supply chain leadership in manufacturing
• Experience in low‑volume, high‑complexity, precision environments
• Strong supplier negotiation and planning expertise
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop others
• ERP / MRP experience
• Degree preferred; CIPS desirable