Supply Chain Manager - Maternity Cover

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power management company in the UK is looking for a Supply Chain Manager for a 9-month contract. You will lead supply chain operations, manage a dedicated team, and focus on inventory management, procurement, and logistics. The ideal candidate has a degree, strong ERP experience, and proven leadership in supply chain environments. This role offers challenging projects and opportunities for internal promotions.

Benefits

Challenging projects

Opportunities for internal promotion

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Strong ERP/MRP experience, preferably SAP.
• Proven leadership in manufacturing supply chain environments.
• Strong procurement and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute supply chain strategy focused on cost productivity.
• Lead inventory management and purchasing to support production.
• Manage supplier relationships and drive sourcing.
• Oversee warehouse operations, including goods-in and delivery.

Skills

Hands-on adaptability

Excellent communication

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

SAP MRP

Job description

Overview

Unlock Your Potential at EATON: Where Diversity Drives Innovation. No matter where you come from, your aspirations matter to us. We believe in the power of different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to ignite innovation and drive success. We are in the business of empowering people, and that includes you. Your journey here is not just about a job; it’s about a shared vision for a brighter, more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Supply Chain Manager on a 9 month FTC maternity leave contract to lead all supply chain operations at our Sutton-in-Ashfield MEDC site. This role covers materials planning, procurement, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics. You’ll manage a dedicated team and work cross-functionally to ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement.

• Define and execute supply chain strategy with a focus on cost productivity and supplier performance.
• Lead inventory management, purchasing, and planning to support production and customer demand.
• Manage supplier relationships, drive dual/re-sourcing, and support NPD/NPI processes.
• Oversee warehouse and logistics operations, including goods-in and delivery fleet.
• Own the supply response to the Sales & Operations Planning process.
• Use SAP MRP tools to ensure accurate material flow and inventory optimization.
• Develop and mentor the supply chain team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education and strong ERP/MRP experience (preferably SAP).
• Proven leadership in manufacturing supply chain environments.
• Strong procurement and negotiation skills.

Desirable

• International sourcing experience.
• CIPS qualification.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement exposure.

Skills

• Hands-on, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

What we offer

• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team.
• We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible.
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program; it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.