Supply Chain Lead: Hands-On Purchasing & Small Team Leadership

April Quest; Hollywater; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

April Quest is seeking a Supply Chain Lead in Bordon, Hampshire, to manage purchasing, supplier relationships and inventory while leading a small warehouse team. The role involves aligning with Production, Engineering and Quality, and supporting a move to Microsoft Dynamics 365.

You will combine hands-on purchasing with team leadership, ensure material availability for production, and optimise stock levels and ERP data across the site.

Qualifications

• Recent buying experience in a manufacturing environment (electronic/electrical/mechanical components).
• Experience managing suppliers, purchase orders, delivery risks and material shortages.
• Understanding of bills of materials (BOMs) and how revisions affect purchasing.
• Confidence with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and supplier order books; monitor delivery, quality and cost performance.
• Expedite critical components and resolve shortages to keep production supplied.
• Maintain stock levels; coordinate cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Oversee goods-in, stores and material replenishment to production floor.
• Maintain ERP purchasing data, supplier lead times and replenishment settings.
• Lead and develop the warehouse team; set priorities and improve material flow.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality; support move to Dynamics 365.

Skills

Buying experience

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Inventory control

Leading a team

Supplier management

Dynamics 365 familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

April Quest is seeking a Supply Chain Lead in Bordon, Hampshire, to manage purchasing, supplier relationships and inventory while leading a small warehouse team. The role involves aligning with Production, Engineering and Quality, and supporting a move to Microsoft Dynamics 365.

You will combine hands-on purchasing with team leadership, ensure material availability for production, and optimise stock levels and ERP data across the site.