Supply Chain Manager - Engineering / Energy Transition

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize supply chain operations within a low-volume, high-spec engineering environment. This role involves developing vendor relationships, enhancing operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has strong procurement knowledge, a relevant degree, and experience in international sourcing. A salary of £85,000 plus benefits is offered, along with opportunities for growth in a strategic leadership role.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in supply chain leadership within a low-volume, high-spec engineering environment.
• Strong procurement and vendor development experience, including international sourcing.
• Experienced in ERP/MRP planning systems, forecasting, and S&OP.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a make vs buy strategy.
• Build and manage a global vendor base.
• Implement supplier KPIs and vendor audits.
• Oversee materials and inventory management.
• Contribute to risk management and supply chain resilience.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Procurement experience

Technical literacy

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business

Tools

ERP/MRP planning systems

Job description

Overview

Supply Chain Manager - Specialist Engineering / Energy Transition

Location: Dorset

Salary: £85,000 + benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a make vs buy strategy, optimising between in-house manufacturing and external suppliers.
• Build, qualify and manage a global vendor base, particularly machining, coatings, additive manufacturing, and assembly partners.
• Partner with Engineering to ensure manufacturability of product designs and to support innovation and NPD.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to allocate large orders effectively across internal and external resources.
• Implement supplier KPIs, quarterly reviews, and vendor audits to drive quality and reliability.
• Lead margin improvement and cost optimisation initiatives (dual sourcing, VAVE, batch optimisation).
• Take responsibility for materials and inventory management, including JIT and vendor-managed inventory.
• Oversee and improve forecasting, planning, and ERP/MRP systems, working closely with Sales and Finance.
• Contribute to risk management and supply chain resilience, including international sourcing strategies.
• Uphold QHSE standards and ensure vendor compliance to industry regulations.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in supply chain leadership within a low-volume, high-spec engineering environment (e.g., oilfield services, aerospace, defence, advanced manufacturing).
• Strong procurement and vendor development experience, including international sourcing and supplier qualification near customer markets (e.g., North Sea, Middle East, USA, APAC).
• Technical literacy: able to interpret engineering drawings, with solid understanding of CNC machining; knowledge of additive manufacturing desirable.
• Experienced in ERP/MRP planning systems, forecasting, and S&OP.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Influential leader able to engage Board-level stakeholders while driving operational excellence.
• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business preferred; CIPS qualification advantageous.

Package

• Salary: £85,000
• Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Pension, Life Assurance

Why Apply

• Strategic leadership role with visibility at CEO and Board level.
• Opportunity to shape a supply chain that underpins global growth in both oil & gas and energy transition technologies.
• Mix of hands-on supplier development and long-term strategy.
• Excellent prospects for progression within a high-growth, innovation-driven environment.

How to Apply

If you have the skills and experience to lead a complex international supply chain in an engineering and energy-transition context, we would like to hear from you