Supply Chain Manager

Prince Personnel; Telford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Telford seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee end-to-end operations. Responsibilities include managing a supply chain team, optimizing procurement processes, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have proven experience in supply chain management and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation ability.
• Highly organised approach to inventory and materials planning.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the supply chain team across operations.
• Oversee purchase order approvals and supplier contracts.
• Drive supplier sourcing and performance analysis.
• Implement cost reduction initiatives to optimise spend.
• Coordinate stock audits and maintain compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Job description

Area: Telford Job type: Permanent Salary: up to circa £65,000 per annum (experience dependant) Hours: 37 hours per week Mon- Fri Reference: AA26775 Date added: Friday, 28th Nov 2025

Join a leading engineering business with a strong global presence and a reputation for delivering innovative solutions. This well-established SME is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to take ownership of its end‑to‑end supply chain operations and lead a dedicated team across procurement, planning, and warehousing.

In this key leadership role, you will manage supplier sourcing and relationships, oversee materials expediting, and ensure efficient storage and warehousing processes. Your focus will be on driving performance, improving efficiency, and supporting the company’s ambitious growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the supply chain team across procurement, planning, and warehouse operations
• Oversee purchase order approvals, pricing agreements, and supplier contracts in line with company standards
• Drive supplier sourcing, performance analysis, and strategic partnerships to support production schedules
• Implement cost reduction initiatives, leveraging strong analytical and negotiation skills to optimise spend
• Manage materials flow and inventory control, ensuring accurate stock levels and efficient storage across UK and international sites
• Coordinate stock audits and reporting, maintaining compliance and accuracy
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to meet operational requirements
• Develop and enforce best‑practice procedures for purchasing and materials management

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain management from within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high‑performing teams
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation ability, and cost‑control expertise
• Highly organised with a disciplined approach to inventory and materials planning
• Exceptional analytical skills, problem‑solving ability, and attention to detail
• Previous experience in roles such as Supply Chain Manager / Procurement Manager / Purchasing manager / Materials Manager / Purchasing and Planning Manager

Application Process

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