Supply Chain Leader - UK & Nordics

Otis Elevator Co.; Brentford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in elevator and escalator manufacturing is seeking an OU Business Partner for the United Kingdom & Nordics. This full-time role involves leading supply chain initiatives and managing local procurement. Candidates should have strong leadership skills, a background in supply chain management, and a relevant educational background. The position offers a competitive salary and exposure to global improvement strategies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Exposure to global improvement strategies

Learning opportunities with subject-matter experts

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing buyers to achieve objectives.
• Strong alignment and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to define and prioritize challenges effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as contact for all supply chain topics.
• Collaborate with leadership to meet customer needs.
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements.
• Execute savings plans and analyze payment-term activities.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-team communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Multilingual skills

Education

MBA/MA/MS with 1+ years of experience

BA/BS with 5+ years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Forms

Global JDE & associated systems (K2)

Job description

OU Business Partner United Kingdom & Nordics (UKN)

Location: UK – London or Leicester.

Would you like to join a truly international, talent‑driven company that values safety, ethics, quality, innovation and employee opportunity? Otis is growing and is looking for an OU Business Partner for the United Kingdom & Nordics – UKN. This full‑time role leads supply chain matters within the operating unit and undertakes non‑catalogue local procurement when not managed by Global/EMEA sourcing teams, working with part‑time Supply Chain Country Business Partners in the associated countries.

Daily Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for all supply chain topics, including savings plans, payment term initiatives and other supply chain initiatives.
• Collaborate with operational and country leadership to understand customer needs and deliver on expectations.
• Identify gaps in supply chain processes, work with leadership to implement improvement solutions, and secure buy‑in from other parts of the business.
• Implement and execute savings plans and alignment strategies.
• Analyze and handle payment‑term activities at the country level.
• Manage local support requests via the “Service Now” tool.
• Support EMEA and Global Category Sourcing Teams (Field & Indirect) on EMEA‑wide agreements and opportunities, helping convert non‑catalog purchases into standard catalogs.

What’s on Offer for You

• Opportunity to work within a large supply chain function with exposure to global improvement strategies.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Learning from subject‑matter experts and involvement in designing new digital supply chain solutions for a competitive market.

Key Requirements

Education

• MBA/MA/MS with 1+ years of experience, or BA/BS with 5+ years of experience.

Experience

• Proven ability to lead and manage a group of buyers to achieve quality, cost, and service level targets.
• Strong cross‑team communication skills, aligning objectives and serving stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to own challenges, define problems, and reprioritize to meet objectives.
• Experience with Global JDE & associated systems (K2), and Microsoft products: Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Forms.
• Collaborative work with cross‑functional groups including field operations, engineering, and supplier quality.
• Team‑orientation and strong support for a collaborative environment.
• Multilingual skills are an advantage.

Apply today to join us and build what’s next!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Otis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or disability, please contact us at [e-mail].