Supply Chain Officer

Searchability NS&D; Belfast; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium overtime rates

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Supply Officer in Belfast to manage supplier portfolios and enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in Supply Chain and be skilled in using MRP and SAP tools. Responsibilities include supplier performance management, risk assessment, and contributing to supply chain transformation projects. This contract role requires BPSS clearance with a 35-hour work week. Attractive overtime rates are offered.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong understanding of MRP and SAP within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience with digital tools and automation within a supply chain context.
• Proven supplier-facing experience with performance management and recovery activities.
• Experience with digital tools and automation in a supply chain context.
• Good grasp of LEAN and project management principles.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of suppliers using existing and emerging digital tools.
• Anticipating risks and managing demand forecasts.
• Leading supplier recoveries and ensuring performance.
• Optimising stock levels and ordering strategies.
• Lead supplier recoveries to ensure on‑time and in‑full delivery.
• Challenge supplier performance and implement corrective actions.
• Be the first point of contact for supply chain queries from operations.
• Coordinate supplier working parties and manage order books including MRP Master Data.
• Use data tools to analyse performance and inform decisions.
• Optimise stock levels and ordering strategies for procured goods.
• Partner with Quality Managers and Buyers for integrated procurement.
• Contribute to supply chain transformation, automation initiatives and CI.

Skills

Supplier management

Risk management

LEAN principles

Data management tools

Proven supplier-facing experience

LEAN

Project management

Digital tools/automation

ERP systems

Tools

SAP

MRP

Digital tools

Job description

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NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN BELFAST FOR A SUPPLY OFFICER

• Full time on-site in Belfast
• 35 hour week, with premium overtime rates for any overtime
• BPSS clearance required prior to starting

WHAT WILL THE SUPPLY OFFICER BE DOING?

The role of the Supply Chain Coordinator involves managing a portfolio of suppliers acting as the main on-site liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless material flow, performance management, and supplier recovery where needed. This role plays a vital part in improving operational efficiency, driving continuous improvement, and shaping the future of the supply chain through digitalisation and transformation initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Managing a portfolio of suppliers daily using existing and emerging digital tools.
• Anticipating risks, managing demand and forecasts, and driving proactive mitigation actions.
• Leading and driving supplier recoveries, ensuring on‑time and in‑full delivery performance.
• Challenging supplier performance and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Acting as the first point of contact for supply chain queries from operations.
• Coordinating supplier working parties and managing order books, including maintaining MRP Master Data.
• Using data management tools to analyse performance and make informed decisions.
• Optimising stock levels and ordering strategies for procured goods.
• Partnering with Supply Chain Quality Managers and Commercial Buyers to deliver an integrated procurement approach.
• Contributing to supply chain transformation projects, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement.
• Solid experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong understanding of MRP and SAP within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Proven supplier‑facing experience, including performance management and recovery activities.
• Experience with digital tools and automation within a supply chain context.
• A good understanding of LEAN and project management principles.

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to [e-mail]. For further information please call me on 0203 854 0120. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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