Supply Chain Manager

IMT Resourcing Solutions Ltd; Worcester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

IMT Resourcing Solutions Ltd is recruiting an experienced Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain operations for a capital equipment manufacturer in Worcester. You will integrate planning, procurement, inventory, manufacturing and logistics to ensure high service levels and cost efficiency.

The role emphasises strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, lean improvement and CapEx project support, with travel as required.

Qualifications

• Extensive procurement/sourcing experience, ideally within capital equipment or CapEx projects.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including fabrication, machining, moulding and surface treatment.
• Excellent commercial, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience managing strategic sourcing projects and supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of Lean and continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical and project/ stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related discipline is desirable.
• CIPS/CPSM or similar professional qualification would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of GD&T, metrology and testing equipment would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies across capital equipment categories.
• Lead RFQs, negotiations, supplier selection and contract management.
• Manage end-to-end planning, forecasting and S&OP activity.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships and performance.
• Optimise inventory, logistics and customer fulfilment to improve OTIF.
• Support CapEx projects with procurement, budgeting and supplier expertise.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain, capacity and compliance risks.
• Drive Lean, continuous improvement and procurement process improvements.
• Use data and digital tools to improve supply chain visibility and performance.
• Lead, coach and develop the procurement/supply chain team.

Skills

Procurement & sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Lean and continuous improvement

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

CapEx project experience

Analytical skills

Supply chain planning

GD&T knowledge

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or Business

CIPS/CPSM or similar qualification

Job description

Supply Chain Manager

£55,000–£65,000 per annum + benefits

Worcester

Site-based with travel required

Permanent, Full-time

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to lead sourcing and end-to-end supply chain operations for an established capital equipment manufacturing business.

You’ll be responsible for integrating planning, procurement, inventory, manufacturing and logistics, ensuring high service levels, cost efficiency and a resilient supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies across capital equipment categories.
• Lead RFQs, negotiations, supplier selection and contract management.
• Manage end-to-end planning, forecasting and S&OP activity.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships and performance.
• Optimise inventory, logistics and customer fulfilment to improve OTIF.
• Support CapEx projects with procurement, budgeting and supplier expertise.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain, capacity and compliance risks.
• Drive Lean, continuous improvement and procurement process improvements.
• Use data and digital tools to improve supply chain visibility and performance.
• Lead, coach and develop the procurement/supply chain team.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Extensive procurement/sourcing experience, ideally within capital equipment or CapEx projects.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including fabrication, machining, moulding and surface treatment.
• Excellent commercial, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience managing strategic sourcing projects and supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of Lean and continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical, project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• A degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related discipline is desirable.
• CIPS/CPSM or similar professional qualification would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of GD&T, metrology and testing equipment would be beneficial.

The Opportunity

This is a key leadership role with responsibility for cost, supplier performance, operational efficiency and supply chain resilience, with the opportunity to make a significant impact across a growing engineering and manufacturing operation