Supply Chain Director

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a visionary Supply Chain Director to drive global transformation from their East Sussex office. This pivotal role requires expertise in supplier risk management, strategic thinking, and proven leadership in multinational settings. Responsibilities include optimizing supply chain strategies across several countries and building high-performing teams, offering a unique chance to influence global operations and sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Collaborative, forward-thinking environment

Significant opportunity for impactful change

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in senior supply chain roles.
• Familiarity with supply chain technologies and performance monitoring tools.
• Proven track record in senior supply chain leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead global supply chain, procurement, production, and customer service functions.
• Develop strategies to diversify supplier risk.
• Optimize working capital and integrate supply chain operations.

Skills

Supplier risk management

ESG frameworks

Contract negotiation

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Master’s in related field

Job description

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Location: Head Office – East Sussex (with global oversight)

Employment Type: Full-Time, C-Suite Position

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Are you a visionary supply chain leader ready to drive global transformation? Our exciting client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Director to lead and optimize their global procurement, logistics, and operational strategies.

About the Role:

As Supply Chain Director, you’ll spearhead the development of a world-class supply chain across key international markets, including the UK, Australia, and the USA. This strategic role is pivotal to ensuring efficiency, risk mitigation, sustainability, and operational excellence as the business scales to meet ambitious growth targets.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead global supply chain, procurement, production, and customer service functions.
• Develop strategies to diversify supplier risk and reduce cost of goods via increased economies of scale.
• Optimize working capital through call-off agreements and extended supplier payment terms.
• Conduct top-tier supplier audits and onboard key suppliers onto ESG compliance platforms (e.g., Sedex).
• Integrate supply chain operations across multiple regions to unlock efficiencies and service synergies.
• Build and maintain high-performing teams, driving alignment with strategic business goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven track record in senior supply chain leadership, ideally within global operations.
• Expertise in supplier risk management, ESG frameworks, and contract negotiation.
• Strong financial acumen with measurable success in cost-reduction initiatives.
• Experience managing multinational supply chains and leading cross-functional teams.
• A strategic thinker with hands-on execution ability and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in senior supply chain roles.
• Familiarity with supply chain technologies and performance monitoring tools.

What’s on Offer:

• A collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
• Significant opportunity to shape the future of a growing, sustainability-driven organization.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on global operations and ESG initiatives.

If you’re ready to lead transformational change and elevate global supply chain performance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!