Supply Chain Director

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a dynamic Supply Chain Director to drive global transformation within its expansive network. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing procurement, logistics, and operational excellence across key international markets, fostering a future of sustainability and growth. The director will helm strategies to optimize supply chain management, ensuring efficiency and compliance while building high-performing teams aligned with corporate goals.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for significant impact on global operations

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead global supply chain, procurement, and operational functions.
• Develop strategies for supplier diversification and cost reduction.
• Conduct supplier audits and manage cross-regional integration.

Skills

Supplier risk management

ESG frameworks

Contract negotiation

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Master’s degree 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!