Supply Chain Manager

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Supply Chain Manager to lead teams in Purchasing, Planning, and Supplier Quality Engineering. This role involves designing effective supply chain strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field, possess MCIPS certification, and bring experience from the electronics manufacturing sector. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive efficiency and innovation in supply chain processes, ensuring the successful introduction of new products and technologies.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant field with MCIPS or equivalent.
• Previous experience in supply chain management in electronics or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement supply chain strategies to enhance productivity.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation Skills

Project Management

Lean Principles

Supplier Quality Development

Education

Degree in relevant field

MCIPS or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft D365

MS Office

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Polytec is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead Purchasing, Planning, and Supplier Quality Engineering teams within a complex electro-mechanical manufacturing operation based in Ely.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement supply chain strategies to streamline processes, enhance productivity, optimize flow, and minimize inventory costs across Purchasing, Planning, and Supplier Quality Engineering teams.
2. Negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and develop the vendor base to support the introduction of new products, applications, and technologies.
3. Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, focusing on key product lines, OEM customers, and new product releases.
4. Motivate team members, conduct regular appraisals or 1-to-1 meetings, and communicate goals effectively.
5. Ensure resource allocation aligns with team objectives.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• MCIPS or other recognized supply chain management qualification.
• Previous experience in supply chain management, preferably in electronics or similar scientific manufacturing industries.
• Experience in supplier quality development.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) is advantageous.
• Understanding of Lean principles and their practical application within the supply chain.
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP supply chain software (e.g., Microsoft D365) and MS Office.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact us for more details or to apply below.