UK Aerospace Supply Chain Director: End-to-End & Resilient

Safran; Stafford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An aerospace technology firm is recruiting a UK Supply Chain Director to lead supply chain performance for its Actuation Systems business across two manufacturing sites in England. This senior leadership role involves full accountability for direct material spend, supplier performance, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment. Ideal candidates will have senior supply chain leadership experience, proven supplier negotiation skills, and a degree in Engineering or a related field. Bringing a proactive approach and a commitment to building high-performing teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience within aerospace or similarly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Confident supplier negotiation experience.
• Track record of delivering cost and supply resilience improvements.

Responsibilities

• Leading the end-to-end supply chain across UK aerospace manufacturing sites.
• Owning and executing the UK supply chain strategy.
• Full accountability for all direct material spend.
• Driving cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.
• Ensuring continuity of supply and capacity assurance.
• Improving S&OP, MRP effectiveness, and inventory optimisation.

Skills

Senior supply chain leadership experience

Proven ownership of direct spend

Commercial capability

Education

Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business

Job description

An aerospace technology firm is recruiting a UK Supply Chain Director to lead supply chain performance for its Actuation Systems business across two manufacturing sites in England. This senior leadership role involves full accountability for direct material spend, supplier performance, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment. Ideal candidates will have senior supply chain leadership experience, proven supplier negotiation skills, and a degree in Engineering or a related field. Bringing a proactive approach and a commitment to building high-performing teams is essential.