Supply Chain Manager - Engineering

Arch Law Limited; Mid Sussex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High autonomy

Big impact on operations

Leadership visibility

Impact on production and commercial

Shape future procurement

Job summary

Arch Law Limited is seeking a Supply Chain Manager with an engineering buying background to own procurement of engineering parts, tools and services. You will lead a small team of Buyers and Planners, drive supplier performance, and ensure on-time material availability to keep production running.

In this role you will manage MRP data, negotiate contracts, and deliver cost savings while shaping procurement strategy across a growing engineering business.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engineering parts, materials, tooling & services procurement.
• Ensure on-time material availability for production.
• Source, onboard and review suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and drive cost savings.
• Manage MRP data and provide pricing accuracy.
• Lead, coach and develop the team with KPI focus.

Skills

Engineering buying background

Proven team leadership

Supplier management

MRP/ERP experience

Job description

Supply Chain Manager - Engineering

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

Requirements

• 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.

£50,000 - £70,000 Plus Benefits