Strategic Lead, Supply Chain & Procurement

Spandex UK; Almondsbury; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Spandex is seeking an experienced Supply Chain and Procurement Manager to lead the UK procurement team, optimise stock availability and drive data-driven improvements across procurement and supplier management. Reporting to the UK Finance & Operations Director, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align forecasts, purchasing and inventory.

The role demands leadership, strong stakeholder management and a track record of delivering cost savings and process enhancements within a

Qualifications

• Experience leading an operational procurement or supply chain team.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (SAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the UK operational procurement team.
• Drive end-to-end procurement-to-pay process improvements.
• Manage inventory, MRP parameters and supplier performance.
• Lead supplier negotiations and cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure data quality and master data accuracy across suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Negotiation

Data analysis

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Spandex is seeking an experienced Supply Chain and Procurement Manager to lead the UK procurement team, optimise stock availability and drive data-driven improvements across procurement and supplier management. Reporting to the UK Finance & Operations Director, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align forecasts, purchasing and inventory.

The role demands leadership, strong stakeholder management and a track record of delivering cost savings and process enhancements within a