Supply Chain Lead

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global technical services company is looking for a Supply Chain Lead in Newcastle upon Tyne. This permanent role involves overseeing purchasing functions, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness, negotiating with suppliers, and managing procurement policies. The position offers a range of benefits, including personal development and work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Work/life balance

Personal development

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Mental health support

Gym discounts

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 meet delivery, quality, and cost targets.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Inventory control

IT Skills

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Supply Chain Lead, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: Belcan

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 life-cycle 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 the sourcing and purchasing of 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 of 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.
• Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality.
• Identify and onboard potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, performing supplier audits and evaluations, and building and maintaining good relationships with them.
• Support Engineering to bring projects in on purchasing budget.
• Support to 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 of conducting supplier audits.

What’s in it for you if you join?

We offer a competitive salary, work/life balance, personal development, pension scheme, life assurance, holiday entitlement, mental health support, gym discounts, and more. Join a supportive team committed to your growth.

If interested, apply today via the link. Our 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, serving aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cybersecurity industries.