Supply Chain Manager - Engineering

OM Search Consultants; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High autonomy

Big impact on operations

Strong leadership visibility

Visible impact on production, ops and商

Job summary

Privately Owned Engineering Manufacturer in the UK seeks a commercially driven Supply Chain Manager with an engineering procurement background to lead a team of Buyers and Planners and strengthen supplier performance.

You will own engineering parts procurement, ensure on-time material availability for production, drive cost savings, negotiate contracts and shape the future of procurement within a growing engineering business.

Qualifications

• Engineering procurement/sourcing background required.
• Proven leadership of buying/planning teams.
• Strong negotiation and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement of engineering parts, tooling and services.
• Ensure on-time material availability for production.
• Lead supplier sourcing, onboarding and reviews.
• Drive cost savings and contract negotiation.

Skills

Engineering buying experience

Team leadership

Negotiation

Supplier management

MRP/ERP experience

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Privately Owned Engineering Manufacturer

£50,000 - £70,000 Plus Benefits

Ready to take full ownership of an engineering procurement function and make a visible impact?

This growing manufacturing business is looking for a sharp, commercially driven Supply Chain Manager with a background in Engineering to lead a team of Buyers and Planners, whilst strengthening supplier performance, and overseeing the production facility.

What You’ll Own

• Engineering parts, materials, tooling & services procurement
• On-time material availability (critical to production success)
• Supplier sourcing, onboarding & performance reviews
• Cost savings, contract negotiation & commercial improvement
• MRP management (BC) and accurate pricing data
• Leadership, coaching & KPI-driven team development

What You Bring

• Engineering buying background
• Proven team leadership
• Strong negotiation & supplier management skills
• MRP/ERP experience
• Drive, structure, and commercial sharpness

Benefits

• High autonomy
• Big impact on operations
• Strong leadership visibility
• Visible impact on production, operations, and commercial performance.
• Opportunity to shape the future of procurement within a growing engineering business.