Supply Chain Manager

Rubicon Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in Poole. This role focuses on shaping and executing a supply chain strategy to enhance manufacturing and improve business processes. Candidates should have senior supply chain experience, a strong engineering background, and excellent leadership skills. An attractive benefits package includes 25 days holiday, a pension contribution, and life insurance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

5% pension contribution

Life insurance cover up to 3x annual salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior supply chain, operations, or manufacturing role.
• Strong engineering background with the ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Successful track record in sourcing and developing global suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a robust, multi-tiered supply chain strategy.
• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations across various manufacturing processes.
• Drive inventory and materials management processes across all sites.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

Supply Chain Manager, Poole

Are you a strategic supply chain leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence and driving real business value?

Rubicon's client is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to shape and execute a long-term, multi-tiered supply chain strategy that supports growth, enhances manufacturing capacity, and delivers measurable improvements in cost, quality, and lead time.

This role is instrumental in shaping the future of the business and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment and wants to make a difference from day one.

Benefits include 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, 5% pension contribution, and life insurance cover up to 3x annual salary.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a robust, multi-tiered supply chain strategy to meet current and future needs.
• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations across components, assemblies, and complete product manufacturing.
• Build and manage a global network of suppliers, partners, and machining vendors to meet quality, lead time, and cost targets.
• Drive inventory and materials management processes across all sites.
• Forecast future product demand in collaboration with sales and finance teams to ensure readiness and responsiveness.
• Champion just-in-time and vendor-managed inventory strategies.
• Evaluate and audit suppliers in coordination with QHSE and engineering.
• Develop KPIs and lead quarterly performance reviews with key vendors.
• Continuously analyse supply chain data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior supply chain, operations, or manufacturing role.
• Strong engineering background with the ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Successful track record in sourcing and developing global suppliers.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision and empowered decision-making authority.

Ready to Apply?

Please contact Ellie at Rubicon and upload your updated CV in response to this advert.