Supply Chain Lead

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to oversee procurement processes and maintain supplier relationships, ensuring product quality and delivery timelines. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, promoting work-life balance and personal development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Work/life balance

Continuous personal development and training

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days of holiday + Bank Holidays

24/7 mental health support

Discounted gym membership

Nutritional advice

Free financial advice

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and procurement strategies.
• Familiarity with supplier evaluation and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing function to achieve delivery, quality, and cost targets.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Inventory Control

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Supply Chain Lead, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client:

Belcan

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Belcan is hiring a Supply Chain Lead on a permanent basis for our site in Cheltenham – GL51 8LX.

Office based Monday to Thursday, with Friday half day. 39 hours a week.

Our Cheltenham team delivers build-to-print test equipment and cable harnessing and assembly, as well as bespoke builds and market-leading lifecycle approaches to test systems.

Also supporting our London colleagues who provide multi-disciplinary design engineering, multi-vendor systems delivery, operational technology (OT) cyber security, and technical safety compliance.

Job Purpose:

To ensure that the purchasing function is managed to achieve agreed delivery, quality, and cost targets. To include sourcing and purchasing materials, components, and services required for production.

Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure favourable pricing and terms.

Key Duties:

• Negotiating and agreeing contracts and monitoring their progress, checking the quality of service provided throughout the supply chain.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure better prices and terms.
• Sourcing alternative supply options and new product opportunities and savings.
• Creating and updating Bills of Material.
• Raising and issuing purchase orders (PO).
• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure adequate stock levels.
• Analyse market trends to determine the most competitive prices.
• Update and maintain purchasing records and data.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulations.
• Training and mentoring Supply Chain Coordinator (no line management duties).
• Non-Conformance & CAPA Management.
• Conduct research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of value, delivery schedules, and quality.
• Identify and onboard potential suppliers, visit existing suppliers, perform supplier audits and evaluations, and build and maintain good relationships with them.
• Support Engineering to bring projects in on purchasing budget.
• Support quoting activities for Engineering.
• Support project management with Engineering team.
• Planning of supply chain milestones and forward workload planning.

Experience and Skills – Essential:

• Previous buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and procurement strategies.
• IT skills including MS Office, order/invoice systems, data entry, and manipulation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Inventory control.
• Familiarity with supplier evaluation and performance management.

Experience and Skills – Desirable:

• Electronics buying experience.
• Degree in relevant discipline.
• Experience conducting supplier audits.

What’s in it for you if you join?

We offer a competitive salary, work/life balance, continuous personal development and training, pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days of holiday + Bank Holidays, 24/7 mental health support, discounted gym membership, virtual physiotherapy and gym classes, nutritional advice, discounted eye care, and free financial advice. EV salary sacrifice car scheme. Join a supportive team committed to your growth.

If interested, apply today via the link. Our Internal Recruiters will contact you to discuss this role further.

About Us:

Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global leader in technical services and engineering consultancy, with expertise in aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cybersecurity industries.