Procurement Supply Chain Leader

TN United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Procurement Supply Chain Leader who will drive purchasing activities and enhance supplier integration. This role involves collaborating with production operations, ensuring compliance, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management and strong leadership skills. Join a company that values talent and offers a breadth of learning opportunities, where your contributions will lead to significant organizational transformation and growth. If you're ready to elevate your career and make a real impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Learning Opportunities

Solid Track Record of Performance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supply chain management in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills to develop and manage multi-disciplined teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities for raw materials and plant maintenance.
• Implement strategies to reduce vendor numbers and enhance supplier integration.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Business Analysis

Process Improvement

Organizational Transformation

Education

MCIPS or equivalent

Tools

ERP (preferably SAP)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Procurement Supply Chain Leader, Plymouth

Client:

In-Hire

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

At InHire we believe that talent runs businesses - and the right recruitment partner can unlock unlimited potential within your organisation. That's why we've reimagined recruitment from the ground up. Beyond checking resume boxes, we seek candidates who ignite possibilities, challenge the status quo and elevate every role they touch. Our process focuses as much on cultural fit, motivation and mindset as on experience and skillsets. What truly sets us apart though is our commitment to creating mutual value - for both clients and candidates alike. We believe the right hire unleashes untold opportunities; the perfect role unleashes a person's fullest potential. We deeply understand the needs, pain points and growth ambitions of our clients. Then we tap our network of over 2 million global professionals to identify the exact talents and perspectives aligned to your biggest priorities. Once hired, our retainership model ensures your new recruits receive ongoing support to integrate, develop and thrive within your culture. We stay invested in their long-term motivation and engagement.

The Role

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead purchasing activities for raw and indirect materials and plant maintenance stores.
2. Implement MRO strategies to reduce vendor numbers and enhance supplier integration.
3. Collaborate with production operations to manage warehouse or production changes affecting supply chain processes.
4. Ensure supplier compliance with corporate procedures through regular audits.
5. Provide quarterly material forecasts and update Finance on price changes affecting Purchase Price Variance (PPV).
6. Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead process improvement initiatives.
7. Manage compliance with relevant regulations and support Finance with audit requests.

Ideal Profile

1. Relevant professional qualifications such as MCIPS or equivalent are desirable.
2. Extensive experience in supply chain management within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
3. Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and manage multi-disciplined teams.
4. Proficient in supplier and customer relationship management.
5. Skilled in business analysis, process improvement, and organizational transformation.
6. Strong working knowledge of ERP (preferably SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.

What's on Offer?

1. A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities
2. Opportunity within a company with a solid track record of performance