Supplier development manager

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international provider of solutions is seeking an experienced Supplier Development professional in Guildford. This role involves leading complex supplier development missions, driving continuous improvements, and supporting cross-functional teams, with frequent travel across the UK required. Candidates must possess a degree in a related field and solid experience in procurement or operations. Join to enhance the performance of major industries in a pivotal position.

Qualifications

• Solid background in procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or program delivery.
• Experience with major production transfers or global industrialization projects.
• Experience in sectors like Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or Rail.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex supplier development and recovery missions.
• Drive continuous improvement with strategic suppliers.
• Support cross-functional teams in industrial ramp-ups.

Skills

Supplier recovery or crisis turnaround

Lean

Six Sigma

APQP

Capacity and industrial capability assessments

Education

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Management or a related field

Tools

MRP and ERP systems

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Professional in Supplier Development for one of our international clients in the Aerospace sector.

You will be working in one of these 2 locations: Belfast or Prestwick (Scotland), 3 to 4 days onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex supplier development and recovery missions to safeguard delivery and quality
• Drive continuous improvement roadmaps with strategic suppliers and their sub-tiers
• Facilitate transformation initiatives using Lean, APQP, and Six Sigma tools
• Support cross-functional teams in major Transfers of Work or industrial ramp-ups
• Conduct industrial maturity and capacity assessments
• Serve as the performance point-of-contact for internal stakeholders across procurement, operations, and programs
• Identify bottlenecks, eliminate inefficiencies, and ensure suppliers can meet tomorrow’s demands — today
• Frequent travel to other sites in UK (2 days a week).

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Management or a related field
• Solid background in at least two of the following: procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, operations, or program delivery, (Preferably in Aerospace, Defense, Automotive or Rail)
• Supplier recovery or crisis turnaround
• Lean, Six Sigma, APQP, or problem-solving methodologies
• Capacity and industrial capability assessments
• Major production transfers or global industrialization projects
• MRP and ERP systems (APICS/CPIM is a plus)

About Us

A leading international provider of solutions and expertise, specialising in the fields of digital systems and business performance

The SCALIAN Group provides support to major industrial and service-sector companies to help them define and implement their projects in two fields:

Digital Systems Embedded and critical systems, IoT, information systems, and digital solutions for businesses Operations Performance: Management of projects, quality, and industrial performance We are present in seven countries (France, Spain, Belgium, UK, Germany, USA and Canada).