Strategic Supply Chain & Procurement Leader

Staffline; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual bonus scheme

Company car or cash car allowance

Private medical healthcare

25 days annual leave plus bank holydys

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Staffline in Gloucestershire is seeking a Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to lead the global procurement and logistics functions within a complex manufacturing environment. The role focuses on driving operational excellence, supplier performance, and strategic planning to support growth.

Key duties include leading S&OP, negotiating contracts, developing supply chain strategies, and coaching a team of procurement professionals to deliver cost savings and improved service levels.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven leadership experience within Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations environments.
• Strong S&OP experience in manufacturing/engineering/industrial context.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and logistics operations.
• Experience leading supply chain transformation, continuous improvement and change management projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory and Logistics functions, aligning with business objectives.
• Drive the S&OP process, ensuring demand forecasting and inventory planning."
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to improve service levels and reduce costs.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks across a global supplier base.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to achieve cost, quality and delivery objectives.
• Champion continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain operations.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of procurement and supply chain professionals.
• Monitor procurement KPIs and supplier performance, reporting cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional/global sourcing teams for supplier selection and category management.

Skills

Leadership

S&OP

Inventory management

Supplier negotiations

SAP Ariba

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

SAP Ariba

Job description

Staffline in Gloucestershire is seeking a Supply Chain & Procurement Manager to lead the global procurement and logistics functions within a complex manufacturing environment. The role focuses on driving operational excellence, supplier performance, and strategic planning to support growth.

Key duties include leading S&OP, negotiating contracts, developing supply chain strategies, and coaching a team of procurement professionals to deliver cost savings and improved service levels.