Supply Chain Team Lead

Job Description

We’re hiring a Supply Chain Team Leader to join our growing team and take the lead in operational procurement activities.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and support the day-to-day performance of the procurement team
• Manage key suppliers across the full procurement lifecycle
• Ensure accurate, up-to-date orderbooks aligned with business needs
• Monitor procurement KPIs and implement corrective actions
• Act as first point of escalation for procurement issues
• Attend production meetings and align procurement with manufacturing needs
• Provide coaching, development, and leadership to the team
• Support reporting and strategic initiatives with the Supply Chain Manager
• Assist with procurement tasks during peak workloads or holidays

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience in procurement/supply chain (leadership )
• Strong supplier relationship and orderbook management skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., IFS)
• CIPS qualification (desirable)
• Excellent communication and teamworking skills
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to juggle priorities
• Willingness to travel occasionally for supplier visits