Ops & Supply Chain Leader (Hybrid) | Scale Tech

Humand Talent Ltd.; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday including publichols

5% pension contributions

Healthcare benefits

Income protection

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Humand Talent Ltd. is seeking an experienced Operations & Supply Chain Manager in Oxfordshire. The role covers day-to-day operations, supply chain and procurement across multiple sites and external partners.

You will collaborate with engineering, R&D and manufacturing to ensure products are delivered efficiently, reliably, and at scale. The ideal candidate has proven operations experience in hardware or electronics, strong supplier management, and hands-on ERP/MRP expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in hardware/electronics/manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to improve processes and performance.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple locations or partners.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or MRP systems.
• Experience leading a team and negotiating with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Own daily operations performance across operations, supply chain and procurement.
• Lead capacity planning, resource management and scheduling.
• Improve KPIs, processes and operational controls.
• Manage inventory across locations and external partners.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain resilience and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with OEM, CEM and outsourced manufacturers.
• Negotiate supplier terms, select suppliers and drive cost reductions.
• Support R&D/engineering with NPI and product transitions to production.
• Develop and coach the operations team with a focus on continuous improvement.

Skills

Operations management

Supply chain

Supplier management

ERP/MRP

Team leadership

Negotiation

NPI collaboration

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

Humand Talent Ltd. is seeking an experienced Operations & Supply Chain Manager in Oxfordshire. The role covers day-to-day operations, supply chain and procurement across multiple sites and external partners.

You will collaborate with engineering, R&D and manufacturing to ensure products are delivered efficiently, reliably, and at scale. The ideal candidate has proven operations experience in hardware or electronics, strong supplier management, and hands-on ERP/MRP expertise.