Vice President Supply Chain

iO Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supply chain organization is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and innovation across its operations. This role requires extensive experience in global supply chain management, strong strategic capabilities, and a proven track record in leading high-performing teams. Candidates should possess a Master's degree, exceptional communication skills, and an ability to navigate complex, multi-cultural environments. This hybrid position also includes a global travel requirement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years at senior level managing a complex, international supply chain organization.
• Skills at both strategic and operational levels.
• Experience promoting and managing transformation in high-tech environments.
• Ability to navigate diverse cultures and global markets.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute supply chain strategy aligned with growth targets.
• Lead teams to achieve efficiency, resilience, and zero-defect quality.
• Build partnerships with senior leadership and global suppliers.

Skills

Proven global leadership

Strategic mindset

Change leadership

Strong influencing skills

Track record of results

Partnership expertise

Global experience

Leadership & people development

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Master's degree in engineering or business management

Job description

The Impact You'll Have

• Shape a global supply chain powerhouse - Define and execute the strategy that fuels ambitious growth targets.

• Lead transformation at scale - From digitalisation to supplier partnerships, you'll set the standard for efficiency, resilience, and zero-defect quality.

• Drive innovation and agility - Build a supply chain that thrives on responsiveness, meeting fast-changing market demands head-on.

• Influence at the highest level - Work closely with senior leadership, partners, and global suppliers to ensure long-term, sustainable success.

• Develop world-class teams - Inspire, grow, and empower diverse, entrepreneurial supply chain professionals worldwide.

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced and visionary leader who can navigate complexity and unlock performance on a global scale. To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Proven global leadership - Minimum 5 years at senior level driving a complex, international supply chain organisation.

• Strategic mindset - Ability to think and act at both strategic and operational levels across a global matrix.

• Change leadership - Skilled at promoting and managing transformation in a high-tech, multi-discipline environment.

• Influence and impact - Strong influencing, negotiation, and presentation skills at the highest levels, across diverse cultures.

• Track record of results - Experience implementing global supply chain processes and strategies, including sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimisation.

• Partnership expertise - Demonstrated ability to build and manage critical supplier and contract manufacturing relationships.

• Global experience - Comfort working across regions, cultures, and business units, balancing global strategy with local execution.

• Leadership & people development - Proven ability to build and inspire high-performing international teams.

• Educational background - A Master\'s degree in engineering or business management (Bachelor\'s as a minimum).

• Communication skills - Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills across all levels.

• Flexibility & travel - This is a hybrid role but it does require a willingness to travel globally as required by the business.

This is not just a supply chain role. It\'s a chance to leave a mark on the global technology ecosystem, ensuring the delivery of critical solutions that enable progress across industries.

Global scope. Strategic impact . Lasting legacy.