Supply Chain Manager

eXcent UK Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to bridge engineering design with manufacturing execution. The successful candidate will need a strong technical background and proven supply chain expertise. Responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects, translating specifications, and driving continuous improvement. This is a permanent, full-time position located in Deeside, offering a competitive salary and benefits including flexitime and a company pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexitime

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Strong technical background with in-depth knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Proven ability to integrate engineering requirements into supply chain operations.
• Willingness to undertake occasional site visits to suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and validate engineering projects from costing to delivery.
• Translate design requirements into subcontractor specifications.
• Ensure project deliverables are achieved within budget and specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across processes.

Skills

Technical background

Supply chain expertise

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Job description

Salary & Package

• From 45,000 per annum
• Deeside Industrial Estate
• Permanent and Full Time
• 25 days holiday
• 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 3pm Friday
• Flexitime
• Company Pension

Supply Chain Manager (Engineering Focus)

We are seeking a technically minded Supply Chain Manager to join our expanding organisation at our UK office in Deeside. This role is integral to bridging engineering design with manufacturing execution, ensuring technical integrity is maintained across the full product lifecycle from concept and design through to production and delivery.

The successful candidate will combine a strong engineering or technical background with proven supply chain expertise, ensuring robust supplier performance and continuous process optimisation. You will act as the technical interface between design engineers, manufacturing partners, and subcontractors, ensuring specifications are accurately translated into deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and validate engineering projects from costing and prototyping through to production launch and customer delivery.
• Translate design requirements into subcontractor specifications, incorporating manufacturing feasibility and quality acceptance standards.
• Identify and escalate supplier or subcontractor bottlenecks, proposing technical and process-driven solutions.
• Ensure project deliverables are achieved within budget, schedule, and technical specifications, implementing optimisations where required.
• Conduct and/or organise acceptance checks (dimensional, mechanical, and quality assurance testing) when needed.
• Analyse failures or non-conformities, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, and supply processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams and suppliers.

Requirements

• Strong technical background with in-depth knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Proven ability to integrate engineering requirements into purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Skilled at stakeholder management, problem solving, and handling multiple concurrent projects.
• Confident in leading technical discussions with suppliers and resolving design-to-manufacturing challenges.
• Willingness to undertake occasional site visits to suppliers and subcontractors.

Full training will be provided - for a confidential discussion please get in touch!