Senior Supply Chain Lead

Premier Placement Services; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Lead to optimize performance and build effective supplier relationships. The role involves overseeing supply chain activities, driving operational excellence, and leading a talented team. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in supply chain management and strong leadership skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing for three days in the office and flexible hours.

Benefits

On-site parking

Flexible daily hours

Modern work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, purchasing, or material planning.
• A driven and determined outlook to achieve positive outcomes.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supply chain activities.
• Drive operational excellence and meet KPIs.
• Lead and develop a high-performing supply chain team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

IT skills (Excel)

Job description

I am recruiting for a Senior Supply Chain Lead to optimise performance, build effective relationships with suppliers and manage a high-performing team within our EMEA operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supply chain activities including sourcing, procurement, and vendor management.
• Drive operational excellence, ensuring KPIs such as OTIF, quality, and cost efficiency are consistently met.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain professionals.
• Manage supply chain projects — from system implementations to process redesign and cost-saving initiatives.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with agreements.
• Analyse data to identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.

What we're looking for

• Experience from a supply chain, purchasing, material planning or project based environment with a good understanding of supply chain issues and the impact this has
• A driven, determined and energetic outlook with the ability to see things through and reach a positive outcome
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Excel

This is an excellent opportunity to join a very well-established and thriving global company, currently undergoing a period of substantial growth and investment.

You will be working with a long-serving and experienced team, in a modern, pleasant environment with on-site parking and good facilities.

Hybrid working is available, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home and flexible daily hours can be worked.

This vacancy is being advertised by Premier Placement Services who are acting as an employment agency