Supply Chain Manager

Matchtech; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Fareham is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team. This role involves managing procurement to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, experience in aerospace supply chain management, and proficiency in MRP/ERP systems. Join this innovative organization to shape the future of autonomous aerospace systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or supply chain management within aerospace or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and supplier quality frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of goods, materials, and services.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supplier terms.
• Lead supplier performance management.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

MRP/ERP systems (Epicor & SAP)

Supplier quality frameworks (AS9100D)

Job description

A cutting-edge aerospace organisation based in Fareham, are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to play a pivotal role in scaling its manufacturing and production capabilities.

• Role: Supply Chain Manager
• Pay: Competitive hourly rate
• Type: Initial short-term contract
• Location: Fareham

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and implement supply chain strategies within a rapidly growing, innovation-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end procurement of goods, materials, and services to meet cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supplier terms to ensure commercial and operational excellence.
• Lead supplier performance management.
• Serve as the procurement and inventory management SME for the MRP/ERP system (Epicor & SAP).
• Conduct Make vs. Buy analyses to optimise sourcing decisions.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in purchasing or supply chain management within aerospace or advanced manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and supplier quality frameworks (AS9100D).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical, commercially aware, and results-driven with strong problem-solving ability.

Why This Role?

• Be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of autonomous aerospace systems.
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with real impact and innovation.

If you're an experienced Supply Chain Manager, local to Fareham, ready to take ownership of a high-impact role within a next-generation aerospace business - Apply Now!