Material Supply Leader

-; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Material Supply Leader in Cheltenham. This role involves people leadership, managing supplier delivery execution, and cross-functional collaboration. Candidates must possess significant experience in Sourcing & Supply Chain Management and proven leadership skills. A degree is required, along with knowledge of Oracle ERP. The position demands strong problem-solving abilities and may require global travel. This role supports flexible working arrangements and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Sourcing & Supply Chain Management.
• Proven ability in leading and engaging teams.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct people leadership of a team of material fulfilment professionals.
• Own 'Material Health' and ensure product availability.
• Lead creative solutions to complex problems impacting the organisation.

Skills

Sourcing & Supply Chain Management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Oracle ERP knowledge

Education

Degree qualified

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are recruiting for a Material Supply Leader to join our Material Fulfilment Leadership team in Cheltenham. This is a people leadership role that will manage direct reports responsible for delivery execution across a portfolio of suppliers and for driving material health into our internal value streams. Our team is accountable for on‑time delivery performance through proactive orderbook management, supplier development, and stakeholder engagement across about 150 active suppliers spanning several value streams. The role is critical to operational performance at our Cheltenham site and will be a senior escalation point for supplier delivery risks, requiring strong leadership, coaching, and effective communication. Experience leading complex supplier recovery projects across a range of commodities is essential. The role works cross‑functionally with key stakeholders, including the wider sourcing team, to mitigate shortages and part availability risks in production cells.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Direct people leadership of a team of material fulfilment professionals


• Own ‘Material Health’, ensuring product availability and inventory inputs


• Full understanding and monitoring of ‘Buy Part Coverage’ and ‘Orderbook Alignment’


• Develop and communicate supplier performance and delivery commitments that support business requirements, working cross‑functionally within the organisation to solve problems


• Lead others to find creative solutions to complex problems that may impact the organisation


• Evaluate quality of information received and question conflicting data for analysis


• Use multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to arrive at a decision


• Establish risk mitigation plans and drive accountability through effective action planning


• Ensure involvement, awareness and contribution to sourcing initiatives and strategy


• Own daily team meetings and provide latest operational updates


• Attend site escalation and customer reviews


• Demonstrate ability to work cross‑functionally, influence others and lead small teams


• Work with Supplier Development and Commercial Sourcing teams to build on strategic suppliers


• Require both UK and global travel

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Significant experience in Sourcing & Supply Chain Management


• Proven ability in leading and engaging teams


• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally, influence others and lead small teams


• Degree qualified

Desired experience and skills

• Knowledge of Oracle ERP


• Lean/Continuous training and implementation experience


• Previous people management experience


• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with multiple competing priorities


• Project management skills

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work‑life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to offer the following as default in your benefit fund, which you can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension


• Bonus


• Life Assurance


• Group income protection


• Private medical cover

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS.

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No