Operations & Supply Chain Manager - Hybrid Tech

Humand Talent; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl. public holidays

5% pension contributions

Healthcare benefits

Income protection

Flexible working

Parental leave

Job summary

Humand Talent in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Operations & Supply Chain Manager to own day-to-day operations, supply chain and procurement for a technology-focused business.

You will work across hardware products design and development, coordinating with engineering, R&D, manufacturing and commercial teams to ensure products are delivered efficiently, reliably and at scale. The role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hardware/electronics/manufacturing environment.
• Strong supply chain and supplier management experience.
• Experience with OEM, CEM or outsourced manufacturing partners.
• Proven track record of improving operational processes and performance.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple locations or partners.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP or MRP system.
• Experience leading a team.
• Strong commercial and supplier negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of day to day operational performance.
• Leading operational planning, capacity and resource management.
• Improving KPIs, processes and operational controls.
• Managing inventory across multiple locations and external partners.
• Managing the end to end supply chain and improving its resilience.
• Working closely with OEM, CEM and outsourced manufacturing partners.
• Managing supplier performance across quality, delivery and responsiveness.
• Identifying and reducing supply chain risks.
• Leading supplier selection, negotiations and commercial agreements.
• Driving cost reduction across the BOM.
• Supporting engineering and R&D teams with NPI and new product development.
• Helping products move from design into production.
• Leading and developing members of the operations team.
• Driving continuous improvement across the wider operation.

Skills

Operations management

Supply chain management

Supplier management

Inventory management

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Education

CPIM/APICS/CIPS beneficial

Tools

ERP system

MRP system

Job description

Humand Talent in Oxfordshire is seeking an experienced Operations & Supply Chain Manager to own day-to-day operations, supply chain and procurement for a technology-focused business.

You will work across hardware products design and development, coordinating with engineering, R&D, manufacturing and commercial teams to ensure products are delivered efficiently, reliably and at scale. The role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution.