Supply Chain Manager

Open Bionics; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (32 days)

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Gym or language subsidy

Professional accreditation membership

Office fruit and beverages

Team socials culture

Job summary

Open Bionics, a Bristol-based medical device and robotics scale-up, is seeking a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to own the full supply chain for our bionic products—from supplier strategy and sourcing to demand planning and on-time delivery to clinics and customers.

You will work closely with Production, R&D, Quality and Finance to support growth, new product introductions and regulatory compliance, while driving cost reductions through smarter procurement and improved planning.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supply chain management within regulated manufacturing domains.
• Proven supplier performance management, inventory optimisation and cost-saving projects.
• Strong end-to-end supply chain understanding from sourcing to logistics.
• Experience with product lifecycle management including NPI and BOM coordination.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP, data analysis and KPIs to drive decisions.
• Experience in quality/regulatory frameworks (ISO 13485).
• Excellent communication and collaboration to align stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supply chain strategy: Develop and lead a scalable supply chain strategy aligned with Open Bionics' growth plans, quality standards and regulatory frameworks (ISO 13485).
• Supplier management: Own supplier relationships for key components; lead selection, negotiation, performance management and supplier development.
• Risk and resilience: Identify and mitigate risks across cost, quality, lead times, single-source dependencies and market volatility. Implement contingency plans to protect continuity of supply.
• Demand and inventory planning: Lead demand and supply planning across raw materials, WIP and finished goods; optimise stock levels and working capital to minimise excess inventory, obsolescence and carrying costs, while maintaining service levels.
• Logistics and fulfilment: Oversee goods-in and goods-out operations; drive continuous improvement across shipping processes, freight partners, Customs and import compliance.
• Process and data: Implement and improve processes, KPIs and systems (ERP/MRP); track delivery performance, supplier quality, inventory accuracy, price variances, cost trends and freight costs.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with R&D on NPI and change control to ensure supply chain readiness for new products and markets.

Skills

Supply chain

Regulated manufacturing

Supplier management

Inventory optimisation

Cost savings

ERP/MRP

Data analysis

KPIs

Stakeholder alignment

Tools

Netsuite

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

Role Type: Permanent - Full time

Hours: 37.5 per week

Location: Onsite at our Bristol HQ, with occasional travel to suppliers and partners

Salary band range (dependent on experience): £55,000 to £65,000 per annum DOE

Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations

Responsible for: Materials Coordinator

We are Open Bionics, a Bristol-based medical device and robotics scale-up on a mission to create and democratise technology that enhances the human body. We design, develop and manufacture world-leading bionic limbs - including our flagship myoelectric Hero Arm - helping people with upper limb differences turn disabilities into superpowers.

We've collaborated with global brands including Star Wars, Marvel, Twentieth Century Fox and Konami, and our work has been recognised with awards such as the Hanger Clinics Innovation Award. Learn more at www.openbionics.com.

As we scale production, expand internationally, and introduce new products, a resilient and data-driven supply chain is critical. You'll shape how materials flow through our business, ensure continuity of supply for life-enhancing medical devices, and build the operational foundations that support our next stage of growth - while delivering measurable cost savings across sourcing, inventory, and logistics.

We're looking for a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to own the full supply chain for our bionic products - from supplier strategy and sourcing, through demand planning and inventory optimisation, to on-time delivery to clinics and customers.

You will work closely with Production, Maintenance, R&D, Quality, Finance and Commercial to support growth, new product introduction (NPI) and regulatory compliance within a medical device environment with a strong focus on reducing total supply chain cost through smarter procurement, improved planning accuracy and streamlined logistics.

• Supply chain strategy: Develop and lead a scalable supply chain strategy aligned with Open Bionics' growth plans, quality standards and regulatory frameworks (ISO 13485).
• Supplier management: Own supplier relationships for key components (electronics, mechanical parts, packaging). Lead selection, negotiation, ordering, performance management and supplier development - driving cost reductions through competitive sourcing, contract optimisation and supplier performance improvement.
• Risk and resilience: Identify and mitigate risks across cost, quality, lead times, single-source dependencies and market volatility. Implement contingency plans to protect continuity of supply.
• Demand and inventory planning: Lead demand and supply planning across raw materials, WIP and finished goods. Optimise stock levels and working capital to minimise excess inventory, obsolescence and carrying costs, while maintaining service levels.
• Logistics and fulfilment: Oversee goods-in and goods-out operations. Drive continuous improvement across shipping processes, freight partners, Customs and import compliance to ensure timely, cost-efficient deliveries.
• Process and data: Implement and improve processes, KPIs and systems (ERP/MRP, forecasting tools). Track delivery performance, supplier quality, inventory accuracy, price variances, cost trends and freight costs.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Partner with R&D teams on NPI, design for manufacture and change control, ensuring supply chain readiness for new products and markets - including early cost modelling and value-engineering input.

Our Culture:

You will thrive at Open Bionics if:

• You love a fast pace: You are ambitious, comfortable taking risks, and want to work in an environment that moves quickly.
• You value transparency: You appreciate open communication about company performance, finances, and future plans.
• You are a collaborative expert: You know your stuff, but you love working across teams and respect the domain expertise of your colleagues.
• You want to make an impact, not coast: You bring 100% of your energy to the table. We aren't a relaxed or overly corporate environment; we are driven by results.
• You value your downtime: We work hard, but we don't do long hours. We respect your personal time and expect you to unplug completely when your contracted hours are up.

Person Scorecard

Essential

• Significant experience in supply chain management within medical devices, electronics, robotics, aerospace, or similar regulated manufacturing (5+ years)
• Proven track record of supplier performance management, inventory optimisation and supply chain improvement projects with demonstrable cost savings.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain, from sourcing and contracting through planning and forecasting, logistics and distribution.
• Experience across product lifecycle management: NPI, BOM coordination, change control, product serialisation, spares policy.
• Comfortable working with ERP/MRP systems, data analysis and KPIs to drive decisions.
• Experience of working within or alongside quality/regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO 13485).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to align stakeholders across disciplines.

Desirable

• Good understanding of engineering/manufacturing technical processes in a similar industry (engineering background beneficial).
• CIPS qualification or demonstrable supplier contracting experience.
• Experience with Netsuite or similar ERP.
• Experience working in both small (startup/scale-up) and larger organisations, with adaptable working styles.

Benefits

• 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• 50% subsidised Gym Membership or Language classes (up to £30/mth)
• Reimbursement of professional accreditation annual membership
• Fresh fruit/ tea & coffee in office
• Culture of Team Socials

Other Information

Open Bionics is an Equal Opportunities employer. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected].

We welcome enquiries from everyone, and we value diversity in our workplace. We may operate positive action measures to encourage people from under-represented groups to apply and help them overcome disadvantages in competing with other applicants.

If you are successful, you will be expected to provide proof of your right to work in the UK.