Supply Officer

Morson Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting an experienced Supply Chain Officer to join a busy aerospace and manufacturing operation in Belfast. You will manage supplier performance, demand forecasting, and order books, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal stock levels.

The role requires familiarity with SAP and MRP, strong analytics, and stakeholder management. 36 hours per week, onsite in Belfast with an umbrella rate of £29 per hour. BPSS+ clearance is likely and 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, procurement or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Experience using SAP and MRP systems, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers and monitoring supplier performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers, monitoring performance and ensuring delivery commitments are achieved.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and proactively implement mitigation plans.
• Manage demand, forecasts and supplier order books.
• Monitor and challenge supplier performance, driving improvements and recovery plans where required.
• Manage supply chain priorities to support operational and production requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Manage ordering strategies and optimise stock levels.
• Maintain accurate MRP master data and support effective order book management.
• Use data management tools and digital solutions to drive informed supply chain decisions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Coordinate supplier working groups and support cross-functional supply chain activities.
• Act as the first point of contact for operational supply chain queries.
• Support wider supply chain and logistics transformation initiatives.

Skills

SAP

MRP systems

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Morson Edge are currently recruiting for an experienced Supply Chain Officer to join a well-established organisation within the aerospace and manufacturing sector, based in Belfast.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, fast-paced supply chain operation, managing a portfolio of suppliers and supporting programmes across a global supply chain.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving supplier performance, managing supply chain priorities and ensuring the smooth flow of materials and components to support operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of suppliers, monitoring performance and ensuring delivery commitments are achieved.

• Identify potential supply chain risks and proactively implement mitigation plans.

• Manage demand, forecasts and supplier order books.

• Monitor and challenge supplier performance, driving improvements and recovery plans where required.

• Manage supply chain priorities to support operational and production requirements.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

• Manage ordering strategies and optimise stock levels.

• Maintain accurate MRP master data and support effective order book management.

• Use data management tools and digital solutions to drive informed supply chain decisions.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation.

• Coordinate supplier working groups and support cross-functional supply chain activities.

• Act as the first point of contact for operational supply chain queries.

• Support wider supply chain and logistics transformation initiatives.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates with a strong background in supply chain, procurement or manufacturing operations.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Supply Chain, Procurement or Manufacturing environment.

• Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.

• Experience using SAP and MRP systems, ideally within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience managing suppliers and monitoring supplier performance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Confidence working with data, digital systems and process improvement initiatives.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• A proactive approach with the ability to hit the ground running.

Experience with Google Workspace and exposure to LEAN or project management methodologies would also be advantageous.

Contract Details

• Contract length: 12 months.

• Location: Belfast – onsite working required.

• Working hours: 36 hours per week, worked over 4.5 days, with working hours agreed between 7am and 7pm.

• Rate: £29.00 per hour Umbrella.

• Overtime: Paid at 1.5 times the standard rate for eligible hours worked above 36 hours per week.

• Security: BPSS+ clearance required (completed through the organisation).