Supply Chain Team Lead - Onsite Kilkeel

Collins Aerospace; Kilkeel; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Supply Chain Team Lead to supervise and mentor the Procurement team, ensuring timely supply to Production and cross‑functional alignment with Logistics, Engineering and Programmes.

The ideal candidate combines deep supply chain expertise with leadership skills, capable of guiding priorities, addressing shortages and driving continuous improvement in a fast‑moving operational setting.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in supply chain environments.
• Experience resolving critical shortages and complex supply issues.
• Ability to work across Procurement, Logistics, Engineering and Production.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support the Procurement team to ensure timely supply of parts to Production.
• Provide day-to-day direction across procurement activities and priorities.
• Identify, monitor and drive critical supply shortages and issues to resolution.
• Support the Tactical Team by prioritising critical supply challenges.
• Work with Program Buyers, Logistics and Engineering to protect production continuity.
• Analyse supply and demand information to identify risks and actions.
• Provide reporting on shortages, risks and recovery plans.
• Coach and develop team members within procurement.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Procurement management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND or above

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Supply Chain Team Lead to supervise and mentor the Procurement team, ensuring timely supply to Production and cross‑functional alignment with Logistics, Engineering and Programmes.

The ideal candidate combines deep supply chain expertise with leadership skills, capable of guiding priorities, addressing shortages and driving continuous improvement in a fast‑moving operational setting.