Supply Chain Manager

Energy Jobline AZ; Ely; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ely is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee Purchasing, Planning, and Supplier Quality Engineering teams. The role involves designing supply chain strategies, negotiating contracts, and mitigating risks in a complex manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous supply chain management experience in electronics or similar industry.
• Experience in Supplier quality development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement supply chain strategies to streamline processes.
• Negotiate contracts and monitor supplier performance.
• Assess and mitigate supply chain risks.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Organisation

Education

Degree in relevant field

MCIPS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft D365

MS Office

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Location: Ely (CB6)

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Salary: Competitive

Job Reference: 35669

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

1. Design and implement supply chain strategies that connect activities across Purchasing, Planning and Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) teams to streamline processes, improve productivity, optimise flow, and minimise inventory costs.
2. Negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance and strategically develop the vendor base to support the steady 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 and conduct regular appraisals or one-to-one meetings.
5. Communicate goals and objectives to team members and ensure resource allocation is adequate.
6. Communicate team briefs regularly to all team members.

Requirements

1. Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
2. MCIPS or other recognised supply chain management qualification.
3. Previous supply chain management experience, preferably in electronics or similar scientific manufacturing industry.
4. Experience in Supplier quality development.
5. Strong negotiation skills.
6. Solid knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
7. Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) would be beneficial.
8. Understanding of Lean principles and practical implementation within the supply chain.
9. Strong organisation and project management skills.
10. Proficiency in ERP supply chain software (e.g., Microsoft D365) and MS Office.

Application

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below.