Strategic Space Tech Supply Chain Lead (Hybrid)

IO Associates; Harwell; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IO Associates in Harwell is seeking a Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to lead the UK function. Reporting to the Operations Director, you’ll manage a small Buying team while shaping the long-term supply chain strategy, supplier network and operating model.

The role suits a background in electronics manufacturing or tech-led engineering, with strong strategic procurement experience and a track record of delivering cost, risk and performance improvements across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Significant Supply Chain, Procurement or Strategic Sourcing experience in engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, space or tech.
• Experience leading and developing procurement or supply chain teams.
• Strong strategic sourcing, supplier management and commercial negotiation skills.
• Experience managing supplier performance, risk and inventory.
• Proven delivery of supply chain strategy, process improvement or transformation.

Responsibilities

• Own the UK 3–5 year Supply Chain Strategy and transformation roadmap.
• Lead and develop the Procurement and Buying team.
• Develop sourcing, supplier management and commercial strategies.
• Strengthen supplier resilience, risk management and continuity planning.
• Improve supply chain processes, ERP, inventory and data visibility.
• Drive cost reduction, supplier performance and value creation across the business.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement Leadership

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Data & KPI reporting

Operations & Strategy

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

IO Associates in Harwell is seeking a Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to lead the UK function. Reporting to the Operations Director, you’ll manage a small Buying team while shaping the long-term supply chain strategy, supplier network and operating model.

The role suits a background in electronics manufacturing or tech-led engineering, with strong strategic procurement experience and a track record of delivering cost, risk and performance improvements across the supply chain.