Supply Chain & Procurement Manager

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovation-focused company, AssetCool, seeks a tactical Supply Chain Manager to enhance supply chain operations. With responsibilities ranging from supplier selection to inventory management, this role is crucial for driving operational efficiency and success in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced Procurement and Supply Chain manager.
• Strong process management skills.
• Comfortable handling international sourcing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supply chain and procurement team for operational excellence.
• Manage supplier relationship and contracting.
• Define procurement processes and oversee logistics activities.

Skills

Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Supplier Evaluation

Logistics Management

ERP Systems

Sourcing

Inventory Management

Communication

Problem-Solving

Job description

Job Description

About AssetCool

AssetCool is addressing one of the most pressing challenges in the global energy transition - grid congestion. By combining cutting-edge grid robotics with breakthrough materials science, our technology transforms the physical performance of the grid in situ, increasing current-carrying capacity by up to 30%, at just 5% of the cost and in a tenth of the time compared to conventional approaches.

In addition to enhancing capacity, our solutions tackle other grid constraints including corrosion, electrical noise, and enable the collection of high-value data to build accurate, predictive digital twins. This technology is proving transformative and is being adopted at an accelerating pace, with deployments across Canada, Slovenia, the UK, and the USA, and a strong global deployment pipeline.

AssetCool is a fast-growing company with plans to more than double in size over the next six months. Backed by international investors from the US, mainland Europe, and the UK, we are proud to be one of the most innovation-focused companies in the UK energy sector.

We’re looking for ambitious, mission-driven individuals who are excited to work hard alongside their colleagues to build and deploy world-leading technology that tackles some of the planet’s most urgent infrastructure challenges.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a tactical Supply Chain Manager to lead the supply chain and procurement team in the day-to-day operations and longer-term roadmap deployment to achieve supply chain excellence. You’ll be at the heart of ensuring our procurement and supply chain processes are optimised and deliver value efficiently.

This is a varied, practical and strategic role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving start-up environment, with a mix of logistics, strategic supplier selection, procurement, supply chain, ERP implementation etc. You’ll be managing everything from international supplier selection and evaluation, logistics management and purchasing, inventory management to supplier relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with R&D and production to source and select suppliers for development projects and ongoing commercial production.
• Supplier Relationship management.
• Implement appropriate RFQ process and structure incl. supplier assessment and evaluation methodology.
• Collaborate with colleagues to consider SQA requirements and implement SQA frameworks
• Manage supplier contracting and documentation.
• Define Procurement and Supply Chain processes, procedures and templates.
• Source both materials, components, parts assembly and CapEx equipment
• Manage outsourced manufacturing and assembly contracts
• Define and track procurement and Supply Chain KPIs and supplier scorecards to drive efficiency improvements and supplier performance
• Work in the ERP implementation project and ensure robust Procurement and Supply Chain functionality.
• Oversee logistics incl. customs and import/export activities and regulations.
• Responsible for purchasing and inventory management.
• Ensure field project support; transport, equipment, vehicles, site kits etc.
• Design, recruit and build a high performing Procurement and Supply Chain team.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the wider organisation on sourcing and supply chain topics
• Engage in the future growth and development of the business

Required Skills & Experience

• Experienced Procurement and Supply Chain manager
• Comfortable handling international sourcing activities, supplier evaluations and selections.
• Strong Procurement and Supply Chain process management skills and experienced process owner
• Experienced from RFI/RFQ stage through to contract management and ongoing supplier management
• Experienced in import/export, customs processes and regulations
• Confident with ERP, WMS and logistics systems
• Great communicator, able to coordinate with engineers, suppliers, shippers and partners
• A proactive mindset, someone who spots issues early and takes initiative
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay calm in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience from global supplier management
• Familiarity with PPE and health & safety requirements for site-based work
• An eye for detail and a drive to make things happen
• Interest in robotics, engineering, or tech innovation
• Experience of implementing ERP system

Why Join AssetCool?

• Work on groundbreaking technology revolutionizing the power grid.
• Fast-growing startup with significant industry traction and large-scale projects.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven team with exciting career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary, and flexible work options

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of , , , marriage or civil partnership status, or maternity, , or belief, , or .

If you have a or any specific requirements that require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

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