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We are a leading consultancy delivering engineering and management services across the Utilities, Energy and Infrastructure sectors. As part of our long-term, strategic partnership with our water clients, we are supporting the delivery of AMP8 (2025 – 2030) projects under a £5bn framework agreement and now seek experienced Design Engineer’s to join our team to support this delivery.

Position: Senior Procurement officer

Location: Dublin (Remote option is an option)

Long O Donnell are currently looking to speak with senior procurement officer we are on the look out for experience individuals to work to work within the utility industry.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Where necessary or required the Sourcing officer shall conduct requirement gathering exercises, formalise tender packs and timelines
• The Sourcing officers are accountable for working with legal resources both internal and external
• Effective planning and utilisation of resources, against pipeline activity and business needs.
• Tender pack preparation, including invitation and instruction to tenderer's (IITT), contract notices, contract award notices
• Delivering “mini-tenders” under existing frameworks, for low value sourcing events adhering to the sourcing rules under each framework
• Document control
• Conduct contract negotiation activity with suppliers
• Undertake post sourcing event reviews, tracking and logging lessons learnt an implemented with the appropriate Category Management, contract management, and Supplier Relationship Management population.

Knowledge/experience needed

• Sourcing/supply chain experience.
• Office 365 suite including MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience of e-procurement tools (e.g. Ariba, Coupa, Tradeshift, Jagger, etc.) desirable
• Good knowledge of end-to-end procurement processes and strategic sourcing methodology
• Experience in supplier identification, tendering, evaluating, and selection expertise
• Experience in gathering and challenging requirements from stakeholders
• Knowledge of contracting options, including administration of terms and conditions

Full Right to Work without sponsorship is required for this role.

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Wigan, North West Clarify Consultancy Ltd

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Our client, a national manufacturing company, is looking to recruit an experienced, innovative and efficient Procurement Manager to be a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the organisations purchasing activities and supplier relationships.

The Procurement Manager reports directly to senior management and collaborates regularly with Category Buyers, Compliance, Inventory, and Finance teams.

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Portfolio Procurement has been engaged by our client to recruit for a Capex Procurement Manager. This role will be fully home based but with regular travel to my clients' various sites.

The role:

You will be instrumental in leading on Capital Projects spend, this will include adopting and implementing strategic initiatives to improve the functionality and success of the Capex category. This role is a fantastic opportunity to really shape the future of this key area of the business.

• An in-depth knowledge and experience of Capital procurement
• An ability to identify issues within the category and resolve
• Must come from a Food or FMCG environment
• Self-motivated
• Excellent stakeholder management skills (able to work with difficult/challenging stakeholders across all levels)
• A candidate that would like to progress their career
• Well organised

Benefits of the role:

• Fantastic Base salary
• Bonus
• Private Medical
• Access to employee discounts across various platforms

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WA5 3LP Warrington, North West Costain

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Procurement and Supply Chain Manager - Warrington Job Description

Costain have won extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by United Utilities as one of 7 partners to the Enterprise, delivering £5.5bn of projects in the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) between 2025 - 2030, and AMP 9 (2030 - 2035). Our scope is to provide project management, design, construction and commissioning services on design and build schemes throughout the North West and Cumbria region covered by United Utilities. Projects vary in value, covering both infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites with wider Enterprise partners

The role of the Procurement and Supply Chain Manager is to lead project subcontract procurement and be an advisor to project stakeholders along with post-contract award Supply Chain Management and contribute to the development and deployment of direct Category Strategies for group business needs. The role operates within the Water sector Procurement and Supply Chain team, working closely with the project leads, Sector Head of P&SC and other members of the wider P&SC management team. You are responsible for ensuring that your sector P&SC strategy is deployed and implemented, balancing and optimising both the operational requirements of our projects and the strategic goals of our Group objectives.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the sector, driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation within the procurement and supply chain function.

This a Hybrid role working across our Warrington and Manchester offices 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities

The role will report to the Sector Head of Procurement and Supply Chain and will be part of the functional SLT team and lead on project Procurement and Supply Chain Management across the Water sector. The P&SC Manager role will be responsible for:

• Delivering Procurement (Pre-Contract) & Supply Chain Management (Post-Contract) across their sector, providing direction and support in the process. This will include collaborating seamlessly with the pre-construction estimating team and the post-award commercial team under our One Team, One Costain vision
• Ability to utilise the Procurement Process to enable ECI, guiding the team on the decision-making criteria such as (but not limited to): the maturity of the design, the preservation of commercial tension, the likely benefits realisation pipeline, the opportunity to secure scarce resource, the relationship with the proposed ECI 2-stage Subcontractor and the ability to take a recommendation through The Costain Way gated governance
• Project management and procurement to deliver our category strategy requirements
• Project management of subcontract procurement activities, delivering predictable best-in-class outcomes which enable the project team to meet all key dates and milestones, whilst delivering high forecast accuracy, ensuring a robust and structured supply chain exists to service the requirements of the projects / frameworks fully complying with the How- to- Buy Process
• Enabling the drive towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), including but not limited to local Small to Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) engagement, delivering Social Impact, as well as Net Zero
• Promote collaboration between the business and the supply chain to unlock value through innovation and best practice where appropriate using the principles of ISO44001 or P13 principles
• Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to democratise the procurement process, our strategic approach and governance, unlocking Value for Money across our portfolio of work
• Develop relationships with client\'s Supply Chain and Procurement teams, participating in their initiatives to assist them in achieving their goals, maximising stakeholder engagement with external stakeholders to deliver outcomes
• Leverage operational procurement and subcontract practices that keep disallowed costs to a minimum, with a small delta between the normalised quote and the outturn cost, preserving the margin of our projects and the Group.
• Supply Chain Performance Management, including managing under-performance with successful corrective action planning, and excellent performance (via the sharing of lessons learned)

Qualifications

Essential

• Significant experience working in a similar level role
• A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice
• Ability to demonstrate a level of emotional intelligence, capable of engaging with a wide-ranging stakeholder group
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management and procurement
• Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation
• Operational Procurement & Supply Chain skills relevant to the construction industry
• Extensive knowledge of leading procurement and supply chain practice and the value the P&SC function adds to our projects is communicated regularly throughout the function to drive a learning culture
• Basic carbon literacy and an awareness of ISO20400 Guidance Standard for Sustainable Procurement
• Experienced in leading supply chain engagement, e.g., chairing procurement meetings and negotiations
• A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice
• Experience in developing and implementing ESG and SV policies with the supply base
• Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract
• Proactive, flexible and results oriented
• Adaptable at working in both team environment and working in isolation
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong numerical, financial and data analysis skills.
• Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualified (min level 5)

Desirable

• Experience in negotiating heavily modified NEC3/NEC4 subcontracts to promote demonstrative favourable commercial outcomes for the business
• Previous knowledge of Frameworks projects and associated procurement practices
• More extensive expertise in ISO2040 and be able to demonstrate delivering tangible sustainable outcomes through the supply chain (i.e. such as a reduction in Scope 3 GHGs)
• ISO 44001 experience from concept to delivery with Strategic Supply Chain Partners (or an equivalent level of demonstrated experience with Project 13 principles)

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About Us

Costain helps to improve people\'s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK\'s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK\'s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.

We do share individual feedback following an interview .

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:

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M22 5TG Greater Manchester, North West Costain

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Sector Procurement and Supply Chain Manager - Greater Manchester Job Description

The Procurement and Supply Chain Management function is responsible for the interface with those third-party organisations who support our business whether that be for procurement of goods and services or the relationship management that underpins any such activities. They support project delivery teams across the sectors to ensure the strategic direction is identified and delivered.

The role of the Sector Procurement and Supply Chain Manager (Nuclear and Defence) is to lead project subcontract procurement and be an advisor for project stakeholders along with post-contract award Supply Chain Management and contribute to the development and deployment of direct Category Strategies for group business needs. The role operates within the Nuclear & Defence sector Procurement and Supply Chain team, working closely with the project leads, Sector Head of P&SC and other members of the wider P&SC management team. You are responsible for ensuring that your sector P&SC strategy is deployed and implemented, balancing and optimising both the operational requirements of our projects and the strategic goals of our Group objectives. Procurement and Supply Chain Managers should have impeccable stakeholder management skills, and be a proactive team-player with a solution-focused mindset.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the sector, driving efficiency, sustainability, and innovation within the procurement and supply chain functions

Responsibilities

The role will report to the Sector Head of Procurement and Supply Chain and will be part of the functional SLT team and lead on project Procurement and Supply Chain Management across the Nuclear & Defence sector. The Sector P&SC Manager role will be responsible for and can demonstrate:

• Delivering Procurement (Pre-Contract) & Supply Chain Management (Post-Contract) across their sector, providing direction and support in the process. This will include collaborating seamlessly with the pre-construction estimating team and the post-award commercial team under our One Team, One Costain vision
• Ability to utilise the Procurement Process to enable ECI, guiding the team on the decision-making criteria such as (but not limited to): the maturity of the design, the preservation of commercial tension, the likely benefits realisation pipeline, the opportunity to secure scarce resource, the relationship with the proposed ECI 2-stage Subcontractor and the ability to take a recommendation through The Costain Way gated governance
• Project management and procurement to deliver our category strategy requirements
• Project management of subcontract procurement activities, delivering predictable best-in-class outcomes which enable the project team to meet all key dates and milestones, whilst delivering high forecast accuracy, ensuring a robust and structured supply chain exists to service the requirements of the projects / frameworks fully complying with the How- to- Buy Process
• Enabling the drive towards Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), including but not limited to local Small to Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) engagement, delivering Social Impact, as well as Net Zero
• Promote collaboration between the business and the supply chain to unlock value through innovation and best practice where appropriate using the principles of ISO44001 or P13 principles
• Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders to democratise the procurement process, our strategic approach and governance, unlocking Value for Money across our portfolio of work
• Develop relationships with client\'s Supply Chain and Procurement teams, participating in their initiatives to assist them in achieving their goals, maximising stakeholder engagement with external stakeholders to deliver outcomes
• Leverage operational procurement and subcontract practices that keep disallowed costs to a minimum, with a small delta between the normalised quote and the outturn cost, preserving the margin of our projects and the Group.
• Supply Chain Performance Management, including managing under-performance with successful corrective action planning, and excellent performance (via the sharing of lessons learned)

Qualifications

Essential

• Significant experience working in a similar level role
• A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice
• Ability to demonstrate a level of emotional intelligence, capable of engaging with a wide-ranging stakeholder group
• Extensive knowledge of supply chain management and procurement
• Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation
• Operational Procurement & Supply Chain skills relevant to the construction industry
• Extensive knowledge of leading procurement and supply chain practice and the value the P&SC function adds to our projects is communicated regularly throughout the function to drive a learning culture
• Basic carbon literacy and an awareness of ISO20400 Guidance Standard for Sustainable Procurement
• Experienced in leading supply chain engagement, e.g., chairing procurement meetings and negotiations
• A clear and visible enthusiasm for driving improvement in best practice
• Experience in developing and implementing ESG and SV policies with the supply base
• Experience of collaborative working and implementing innovation
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract
• Proactive, flexible and results oriented
• Adaptable at working in both team environment and working in isolation
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong numerical, financial and data analysis skills.
• Member Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualified (min level 5)

Desirable

• Experience in negotiating heavily modified NEC3/NEC4 subcontracts to promote demonstrative favourable commercial outcomes for the business
• Previous knowledge of Frameworks projects and associated procurement practices
• More extensive expertise in ISO2040 and be able to demonstrate delivering tangible sustainable outcomes through the supply chain (i.e. such as a reduction in Scope 3 GHGs)
• ISO 44001 experience from concept to delivery with Strategic Supply Chain Partners (or an equivalent level of demonstrated experience with Project 13 principles)

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About Us

Costain helps to improve people\'s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK\'s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK\'s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery. Our culture and values underpin everything we do.

Costain appreciate the time and effort taken when applying for one of our positions but, due to the high volume of responses, we are unable to provide individual feedback on candidates at application phase.

We do share individual feedback following an interview .

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

For more details please go to the Disability Confident website:

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Aftermarket Supply Chain Manager at Dinex Group

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping a world-class supply chain for a global leader in Exhaust and Emission solutions?

Dinex is looking for a results driven Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize our European end-to end supply chain processes in the Aftermarket division.

This is your chance to make an impact in a growing international company focused on innovation, sustainability and customer value.

The position will be located in the UK ideally in the North West and report to Aftermarket Product and Supply Chain Director based in Warrington.

Supply Chain at Dinex

As our new Supply Chain Manager, you will be the strategic and operational lead for the end-to end supply chain in the Aftermarket Division.

You will work closely with Global and regional teams to ensure we meet customer demand with speed, efficiency and precision.

The supply chain in Dinex covers distribution, regional warehouses, logistics and our sales & operations planning process.

The aftermarket is unpredictable, so we need to ensure agility and flexibility in our supply chain

Qualifications

As Dinex we promote diversity and inclusion, we focus only on the qualifications below when we review applications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience within supply chain management preferably within the automotive aftermarket industry
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or equivalent
• Strong analytical and data driven decision making skills
• Experience working in matrix organizations with international working exposure
• Well-trained leader who understands to promote team members performance through coaching, visibility and constant motivation with high process discipline
• Strong business mindset and experienced in navigating through KPI’s objectives with lines directly to Dinex' strategies with Digitalization in focus
• Outstanding organization and communication skills with participative management style.
• Experience with ERP systems and supply chain planning tools
• Commercial mindset essential so that we put customer experience at forefront of our decision making
• Fluent in oral and written English
• Leading and developing supply chain operations including forecasting, ROP calculations, inventory and sister companies warehousing levels
• Setting the structure and organization for the supply chain department to ensure alignment with the overall aftermarket strategy
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Sales and Production teams to ensure timely product availability and customer satisfaction
• Driving demand planning and forecast accuracy across key markets
• Sponsoring strategic supply chain projects
• Implementing digital tools and best practices to enhance visibility
• Managing supplier relationship and performance
• Leading continuous improvement projects in line with Lean and sustainability principles
• You should expect around 20-30 travel days a year

For the right applicant we offer a challenging and rewarding supply chain position, which will put your skills to the test. Additionally, growth in competencies, personality, and a career opportunity nationally as well as globally.

With the right attitude, potential and willingness, you will experience Dinex as a company with strong values and high professionalism. Last but not least, we see an attractive future ahead of us, and you will be part of a company that is at the forefront of the sustainability agenda.

Interested?

We are looking for someone who can join us as soon as possible, so please apply soon!

In case you have any questions, feel free to contact Stine Kristensen, Group HR Business Partner, at

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Greater Manchester, North West Backer Heatrod Limited

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full time

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Salary: 36,000 - 42,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 38 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 to 12:50

About The Company:

As one of the UK's leading heating element manufacturers, Heatrod offer a wide range of products from standard straight elements through to customer bespoke equipment. Our success is built on our ability to satisfy our customers by providing quality products, outstanding customer service and delivering on time every time!

We combine a growing industrial manufacturing base with a thriving distribution business. The engineering team are at the forefront of the business in defining initial concepts with our customers and then using standard tools and processes in developing those concepts into usable products and bespoke engineered solutions.

About the Role:

We are looking to expand our team!

Currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager, reporting to our General Manager, this position will be responsible for ensuring the effective and smooth running of our Supply Chain to ensure that materials are in the right place at the right time, of the right quality and are the right price.

We are looking for someone pro-active, with great experience in a similar role in a Manufacturing environment.

Main Responsibilities in this role are as follows:

• Management of the Warehouse and Purchasing Teams
• Coordination of the order cycle ensuring that orders are prioritised correctly and processed on time
• Contributing towards OTIF - right materials, right place, right time.
• Deal with delivery issues along with the Warehouse Team
• Extract and analyse daily performance reports, evaluating performance and quality of both internal and third party logistics suppliers
• Present findings to SMT and develop/implement plans for performance improvements
• Liaise with suppliers and freight forwarders
• Develop new or alternate supply strategies
• Identify, plan and manage logistics projects that will improve efficiency, resilience and performance
• Planning and analysing budgets and expenditure
• Reporting of key metrics into group (worldfavor)
• Resolving complaints and issues regarding the supply chain
• Negotiating and managing contracts with suppliers (active supplier management)

What we'd like you to have:

• Qualification in a related subject
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role
• Strong planning and project skills
• Great attention to detail
• Analytical and budget driven

What we can offer you:

• 25 days holiday, increases with length of service
• Cash Health Plan/Discount Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Great company social events
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Training and Development Opportunities, both internally/externally to the business
• Bespoke career progression through the business

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Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Distribution Manager, Senior Supply Chain Officer, Supply Chain Co-ordinator, Supply Chain Planner, Buying Project Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Head of Procurement, Senior Procurement Advisor, Purchaser, Buying Executive may also be considered for this role.

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M1 Ancoats, North West Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited

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Supply Chain (Logistics)

Manchester

60,000 to 70,000 + Performance Based Bonuses + Company Pension + Flexible Working + On the Job Training + Career Progression + Flexible Time Off

Are you a Supply Chain, or similar, with analysis and solution based experience, looking to join a well-established international logistics company, looking for clear career progression in supply chain, with a business moving from strength to strength as they expand in the UK, offering performance based bonuses, flexible working schedule, on the job training and clear routes for progression?

Do you want to progress and advance your career with a growing company, offering performance based bonuses, company pension and further benefits, employee centric work culture, on the job training and clear routes for skill and career development?

On offer, is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading technology focused international trade solutions business in the technology, textile and machinery industries, looking to grow and expand their company with their solution based approach. With over 35 years of experience in logistics and supply chain solutions, this company is leading the way by providing consultancy and management for the entire supply chain, reaching 100 employees within the UK and over 500 worldwide, showcasing their high employee retention rate and company growth with their excellent company benefits and culture.

In this role, the successful Supply Chain would be responsible for the whole product process to the end customer, focusing on analysis and a solution based approach, ensuring all orders are placed and shipped in a timely manner while maintaining accurate records of production, sales and stock.

The ideal Supply Chain would have come from a Supply Chain or similar background, with a degree in engineering or similar qualification, looking for career growth with a rapidly growing global business, offering great company benefits and on the job training and performance based bonuses.

The Role :

• Planning, managing and keeping accurate record of product inventory and stock
• Handling orders and delivery using logistics services
• Analysing and coordinating production schedules across partners in the chain

The Person :

• Experience in supply chain or comes from a similar background
• Engineering degree or equivalent
• Looking for career growth with an interest in logistics and supply chain

Keywords : Supply Chain, Logistics, Technology, Textiles, Machinery, Manchester, Liverpool, Remote

Reference : 20161

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

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Westhoughton, North West Butler Ross

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An established manufacturing organisation is seeking a dedicated and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Westhoughton on a permanent basis. The company is offering a competitive package of up to 64,000, along with a 5,600 car allowance.

This pivotal role will involve overseeing, coordinating, and evaluating all aspects of materials management, planning, commercial operations, supplier relationships, and logistics. The successful candidate will play a key part in driving efficiency and excellence across the supply chain functions.

Ideal candidates will possess extensive senior-level experience within supply chain management, specifically within a manufacturing environment, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic capabilities.

Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager include:

• Lead and oversee the Materials Management, Planning, Commercial, Supplier Management, and Logistics functions to ensure efficient flow of materials from manufacturing to distribution.
• Responsible for achieving inventory optimisation, customer OTIF and supplier OTIF targets, while driving cost savings and working capital reduction.
• Manage a team of five direct reports, overseeing procurement, logistics, planning budgets, and day-to-day operational expenditures.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies, including inventory management, supplier performance, and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with security policies, legal regulations, and safety standards across all logistics and material movements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning, logistics, and supplier management to meet production demands and customer satisfaction goals.

Person Specification of the Supply Chain Manager:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Previous experience working within a technical manufacturing environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent track record of effective management of suppliers and continuous improvement
• Strong organisational ability to develop cohesive plans

Up to 64k + 5.6k car allowance

Role is based fully on site

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a supply chain manager, supply chain specialist, head of supply chain, materials manager, material manager, logistics manager, operations manager, inventory manager, global supply chain manager or supply chain planning manager

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Little Lever, North West Morgan Gray

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full time

A well established and company in Greater Manchester are looking to hire a Supply Chain Manager to help drive the business through their next phase of growth.

Working as part of the senior leadership team, the initial priority will be to identify and implement improvements across Purchasing, Planning and Logistics functions to improve customer delivery targets and internal raw material stocks.

The long term scope of the role will involve managing the supply chain strategy for the business as well as coordination with the wider group of companies. Key duties will include:

• Responsible for all systems used to manage the flow of materials in the distribution and manufacturing stages
• Directly manage a Supply Chain department of 20 staff via 3 direct reports
• Establishing schedules for ordering materials and maintaining an efficient inventory
• Ensuring material planning aligns to order book fulfilment, meeting demand
• Supplier management and development to improve delivery, availability, and costs

Successful applicants will need to have held a supply chain management position within a complex/high volume manufacturing environment (ideally FMCG, Chemicals or Pharmaceutical) and have experience in managing planning, logistics and procurement. Ideally candidates will be degree educated or (equivalent) and be CIPS accredited. A formal Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing qualification would be an advantage

The position is based on site Monday-Friday with flexible start and finish times. As well as salary, the role comes with a car allowance, annual bonus 26 days total holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, and defined pension scheme up to 9%.

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