Supply Chain Performance Manager

Vertiv; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Supply Chain Performance Manager to enhance supplier performance and mitigate risks. This role involves collaborating with various teams, analyzing performance metrics, and improving operational strategies in a multicultural environment. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience. Familiarity with ERP systems and strong analytical skills are critical.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in supply chain management or related role.
• Experience in supplier quality is a plus.
• Foreign work experience in multicultural environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Improve key supply chain metrics with stakeholders.
• Prepare and present monthly performance reports.
• Monitor supplier performance metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Supplier quality understanding

Lean methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

The Supply Chain Performance Manager plays a key role within the EMEA Supply Chain Performance team, supporting initiatives aimed at improving supplier performance, reducing supply chain risk, and ensuring operational continuity. This position focuses on supplier assessment, performance tracking, risk mitigation, and process improvement, while also supporting strategic sourcing projects and part transfers.

The jobholder will work cross‑functionally with Sourcing, Materials, Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing teams, providing technical and process expertise to strengthen the performance and reliability of the supply base.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to improve key supply chain metrics (PDSL, RDSL, WALT, Stocking).
• Collaborate in preparing and presenting monthly performance reports.
• Participate in Supplier Business Review Sessions (SBRS) and support escalations as needed.
• Monitor and communicate supplier performance metrics to drive accountability and improvement.
• Assist in maintaining clean and reliable data to support strategic decision‑making.
• Contribute to Power BI dashboard enhancements and the development of new reports.
• Analyse supplier data to support stocking program discussions and inventory optimisation.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives across the EMEA supply chain.
• Support supply chain strategy implementation and production transfers (outsourcing/insourcing).
• Work with suppliers to reduce lead times and enhance responsiveness.
• Help ensure supplier capacity aligns with forecasted production requirements.
• Conduct supply chain risk assessments and follow‑up activities.
• Support FMEA implementation at critical suppliers and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in standardisation of supply chain procedures and best practices.
• Collaborate with CMs to build strategies aligning with company goals (EMS and Electrical parts).
• Perform supply chain management audits.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in supply chain management or a related role.
• Experience in supplier quality is an advantage.
• Experience working in international and multicultural environments; foreign work experience is a plus.
• Must understand Electrical commodities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle).
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Power BI is a plus.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, and risk management practices.
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification preferred; Black Belt is an advantage.
• Lean methodologies experience (Lean Sponsor or Champion) is a plus.