Supply Chain Manager

NIF

Swindon

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension up to 10% match

25 days + 8 bank holidays

Medical Insurance

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Salary sacrifice schemes (EV, Cycle 2,

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

TEKEVER UK is seeking a Supply Chain Manager – Direct Purchasing to drive procurement strategy across R&D and manufacturing. You will ensure material availability, manage supplier performance and deliver cost-effective sourcing for AR3/AR5 platforms, balancing hands-on execution with category management.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, logistics and commercial teams to optimize lead times, terms and supplier relationships, while advancing governance and risk mitigation across the

Qualifications

3+ years in supply chain/procurement in a regulated/engineered environment.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/IFS/Enterprise 365/Odoo).
Strong negotiation and cost-control skills; supplier coordination and expediting.

Responsibilities

Execute direct materials procurement end-to-end.
Manage supplier performance against KPIs including OTIF and quality (PPM/NCR).
Lead supplier onboarding, qualification and audits per ISO standards.
Support cost reduction through supplier consolidation and better demand management.
Maintain ERP/MRP master data and pricing records.

Skills

Procurement experience

PO management

Supplier coordination

Expediting

Negotiation

Cost control

ERP/MRP systems

Data accuracy

Tools

SAP

IFS

Enterprise 365

Odoo

Job description

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defence | Security | Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you.

The Role

The Supply Chain Manager – Direct Purchasing is responsible for executing procurement strategy, managing supplier performance, and ensuring material and service availability across Tekever’s UK Research & Development and manufacturing operations.

You will support the scaling of serial production of the AR3 and AR5 platforms by delivering cost-effective and reliable sourcing with a focus on sovereign capability. Also adapting procurement strategies to enabling fast paced Research and Development. This role balances hands‑on purchasing execution with structured supplier and category management, ensuring cost, quality, and lead‑time targets are met.

You will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, trade compliance and commercial teams, taking ownership of day‑to‑day procurement performance while contributing to broader supply chain improvements. You will inherit an evolving supplier base and play a key role in strengthening, rationalising, and professionalising procurement capability to support production growth.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement and Purchasing

Execute procurement activities across direct materials (e.g. components, assemblies, raw materials).
Manage the end‑to‑end purchasing cycle: requisition validation, RFQs, supplier selection, negotiation support, PO placement, and follow‑up.
Deliver cost savings in line with departmental targets through negotiation, supplier consolidation, and demand management.
Support the development and implementation of category strategies.
Maintain accurate purchasing data, pricing records, and contract documentation.

Supplier Management and Development

Manage day‑to‑day relationships with suppliers, ensuring continuity of supply and issue resolution.
Monitor supplier performance against KPIs including OTIF, quality (PPM, NCR), cost, and responsiveness.
Lead supplier onboarding, qualification, and audit activities in line with quality standards (e.g. ISO9001, AS9100, ISO14001, ISO27001).
Work with Quality and Engineering to resolve supplier performance issues and drive corrective actions.
Contribute to supplier development initiatives, including dual sourcing and risk mitigation for critical components.

Cost Control and Reporting

Track spend against budget and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
Support spend analysis reporting to identify trends, risks, and savings opportunities.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, financial controls, and approval processes.
Assist in managing working capital by optimising payment terms, order quantities, and stock coverage.

Process Improvement and Systems

Support continuous improvement of procurement processes, tools, and workflows.
Maintain high-quality ERP/MRP master data (pricing, lead times, supplier data).
Work with planning, IT, and finance teams to improve data accuracy and system effectiveness.
Contribute to the implementation or enhancement of ERP/MRP systems.

Risk, Compliance and Governance

Identify and elevate supply risks including single‑source exposure, long lead times, and supplier constraints.
Support compliance with export controls, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
Ensure procurement activities align with quality, security, and ethical sourcing requirements.
Contribute to supplier risk assessments including financial, and operational.

What You’ll Bring

Essential

Minimum of 3 years proven experience in a supply chain, procurement, or purchasing role within a regulated or engineered‑product environment (e.g. aerospace, defence, automotive, electronics, or similar).
Strong operational procurement capability, including PO management, supplier coordination, and expediting.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, IFS, Enterprise 365, Odoo).
Ability to manage supplier relationships and resolve day‑to‑day supply and quality issues.
Good commercial awareness, including basic negotiation and cost control principles and experience with terms and conditions flow down.
Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

Exposure to supplier qualification processes and quality standards (e.g. AS9100 and ISO9001).
Experience supporting production or manufacturing environments.
Understanding of cost analysis, should‑costing, or value engineering principles.
Working knowledge of export controls or regulated industry requirements.
CIPS qualification (or working towards).

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