Supply Chain Manager

McLaren Applied; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm in the UK is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to oversee operational performance and develop strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in supply chain leadership, specifically in procurement and inventory management. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and contribute to sustainability efforts while enjoying flexible working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Flexible working policies

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Ride-to-work scheme

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior supply chain leadership role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of S&OP, ERP systems, and supply chain analytics.
• Capability of managing Goods In and Out and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead Procurement and Stores teams overseeing sourcing and inventory management.
• Negotiate contracts and maintain strategic partnerships.

Skills

Supply Chain Leadership

S&OP

ERP Systems

Supply Chain Analytics

Team Management

Education

Degree level education

Professional Supply Chain qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Background

The world around us is experiencing significant change, the greatest in generations.

At McLaren Applied, we’re accelerating the response to that change. Our vision is that our people and technologies willpioneer a better future. Our mission is to achieve breakthroughs in performance.

We’re at the cutting edge of innovation in industries including automotive transportation and motorsport. We create solutions that drive efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

We want to help to reduce the carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Our focus is on electrification and telemetry, control and analytics.

To deliver efficient lightweight electric powertrain and vehicle development; motorsport solutions that make series more sustainable and efficient; reliable connectivity solutions for transportation and insightful analytics and monitoring of transport fleets.

By applying our expertise, we deliver real benefits andpioneer a better future.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Director, as Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for the operational performance of Supply Chain department, developing, implementing and maintaining best-practice processes.

You will support the development of the Supply Chain strategy, working closely with all internal and external stakeholders to develop and operate a Supply Chain network capable of meeting Motion Applied objectives.

You will lead and optimize the end-to-end supply chain function, ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiency, and service reliability across procurement and stores. This role will drive strategic initiatives to support business growth, resilience, and sustainability.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals
• Lead the Procurement and Stores teams overseeing the sourcing of goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient inventory.
• Making sure the company buys the right goods and services at the right price, quality, and time.
• Ensure stock levels are well-managed—enough to meet demand without overstocking, which ties up cash
• Identifying skill gaps and arranging relevant training.
• Set clear goals and expectations.
• Encouraging collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Succession planning and talent retention
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include:
  • Selecting and onboarding suppliers aligned with business goals.
  • Monitoring performance using KPIs (e.g., quality, delivery, cost).
  • Driving improvements through collaboration, training, and innovation.
  • Managing risks and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
  • Negotiating contracts and maintaining strategic partnership
  • Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies

• • Use multiple suppliers for critical components to avoid dependency.
  • Regularly assess supplier performance and compliance.
  • Secure pricing and availability through strategic agreements
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies; generate reports and KPIs for senior management
    
    

Person Specification - Knowledge and skills

• Proven experience in a senior supply chain leadership role, ideally within manufacturing or industrial sector
• Strong understanding of S&OP, ERP systems and supply chain analytics
• Demonstrable Leadership skills
• Strong Supply Chain experience in multiple environments, knows what good looks like
• End to End Supply Chain Operations professional, experience with suppliers, warehousing, logistics, planning
• Proven ability in Operations and Supply Chain
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of managing Goods In and Out and logistics
• Experience leading digital supply chain initiatives (e.g. automation, AI-driven planning)
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams
• Collaborative team player
• Exposure to sustainability and ESG practices in supply chain operations

Specific aptitudes / skills

• Educated to Degree level preferred
• Professional Supply Chain qualification / accreditation preferred
• Strong IT skills: Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook

What we can offer you

In return for everything you bring to the table, we can ensure an exciting, challenging role in a dynamic business surrounded by some of the best people in their respective fields.

At McLaren Applied we firmly believe it’s the relationships and friendships we create while working that make us special. We’re also aware that the world is changing and we are part of that change. We all want and need different things from our work and home lives, so, if you have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.

• • Annual leave (25 days + bank holidays, pro-rated for part time colleagues).
  • Enhanced Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave and pay.
  • Flexible working policies, including Hybrid Working.
  • Life assurance to the value of 4 times base salary
  • Opportunity to join the McLaren Applied Pension Plan
  • Company funded individual private healthcare with the opportunity to extend to partner or spouse and/or dependents at a discounted rate.
  • Ride-to-work with Evans Cycles – take advantage of the Government’s Cycle-to-Work scheme which offers savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike, cycling accessories and components.
  • Electric car scheme – opportunity to drive a brand-new car in a more affordable way through this salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are eligible to join the scheme after successful competition of their probationary period.
  
  

Who we are

McLaren Applied are a medium-sized tech firm spun out of McLaren Group. We’re looking for people who will thrive in a non-hierarchical, growth-orientated company, self-starters who are flexible and somewhat entrepreneurial in their approach.

McLaren Applied are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) and promote DEI in all we do. McLaren Applied are also members of the UK Government Disability Confident Scheme.