Strategic Supply Chain Manager - Manufacturing & Procurement

Mars Recruitment; Witney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employer matched pension

Death in Service

Training & Development

Perkbox employee discounts

Well-being programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Mars Recruitment is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Witney to lead purchasing, ensure timely supply of materials, and drive cost-effective procurement. The role interfaces with operations, planning, engineering and quality to support manufacturing and growth plans.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills, with experience in ERP systems and MS Office. A competitive package includes bonus, benefits, and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent negotiation with a commercial focus.
• Analytical, problem-solving in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Proficient with ERP systems and MS Office.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Solid understanding of procurement and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchasing function for the business unit to ensure timely, cost-effective supply of materials and goods.
• Manage supplier relationships focusing on quality, service and cost.
• Collaborate across operations, planning, engineering and quality to represent Supply Chain and Purchasing.
• Identify and implement new sourcing opportunities to support growth.

Skills

Negotiation

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team leadership

Procurement

Inventory management

Supply chain

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Mars Recruitment is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Witney to lead purchasing, ensure timely supply of materials, and drive cost-effective procurement. The role interfaces with operations, planning, engineering and quality to support manufacturing and growth plans.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills, with experience in ERP systems and MS Office. A competitive package includes bonus, benefits, and a pension plan.