A2B is working with an industry leading company within the renewable energy sector that provides technology and engineering solutions for large-scale projects across multiple markets.
The company has experienced significant growth in recent years and is looking to strengthen its supply chain leadership team to support its expanding operations.
With a complex supplier network, multiple projects running simultaneously and operations across different regions, the business needs an experienced leader who can take ownership of a substantial supply chain function.
Role Overview:
We are recruiting a Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations to lead regional supply chain activities for a large international organisation. This is a newly created position, reporting into senior leadership, with responsibility for both supply chain strategy and day-to-day operational performance.
The successful candidate will oversee planning, supplier management, logistics and project delivery, working closely with teams across Engineering, Operations, Finance and Commercial. We’re looking for someone who has managed supply chain operations at a significant scale and is comfortable making decisions independently.
The role requires someone who can manage competing priorities, resolve complex operational issues and take responsibility for the overall performance of their function. A key part of the position will also involve leading and developing the existing team, ensuring the business has the right structure and processes in place as it continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead regional supply chain operations, taking responsibility for strategy, planning, execution and overall performance.
- Oversee end-to-end supply chain activities, including supply planning, supplier management, logistics and project delivery.
- Manage supply chain requirements across multiple large-scale projects, ensuring materials and resources are available to meet delivery schedules.
- Work closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Commercial teams to align supply chain activities with business requirements.
- Lead and develop regional supply chain teams, providing direction, setting expectations and managing performance.
- Work with sourcing teams to review supplier capacity, performance, costs and long-term requirements.
- Monitor supply chain KPIs, including on-time delivery, inventory, supplier performance and operational costs.
- Manage supply chain escalations, working directly with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve delivery issues.
- Identify areas for improvement across planning, logistics and operational processes.
- Support business growth by ensuring supply chain capabilities can meet increasing project demands.
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on supply chain performance, risks and priorities.
- Work with regional and global teams to ensure consistency across supply chain processes and operations.
What We’re Looking For
- 20+ years of experience in supply chain management, with significant experience in senior leadership positions.
- Previous experience at Senior Director level or above, ideally within a large, established organisation.
- Strong end-to-end supply chain experience, with responsibility across planning, sourcing, logistics and delivery.
- Experience managing supply chain operations supporting multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
- Background in engineering, industrial manufacturing, EPC, construction, infrastructure or similar project-driven industries.
- Proven experience managing regional or multi-site supply chain operations.
- Strong people management experience, including leading and developing senior managers and their teams.
- Experience working with senior leadership on supply chain strategy, business planning and operational priorities.
- Strong understanding of supplier management, contract negotiations, cost control and operational performance.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments where priorities can change and decisions need to be made quickly.
- Able to work independently, take ownership of problems and manage a supply chain function with minimal oversight.
- A stable career history, with evidence of progression and long-term contributions within previous organisations.
- Experience working with ERP systems and supply chain planning tools.
- Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related discipline.
Why This Opportunity?
- This is a newly created position within an established international business that has experienced considerable growth.
- The successful candidate will have responsibility for a major part of the company’s supply chain operations, with the autonomy to make decisions and influence how the function is managed.
- You’ll work closely with senior leadership and have the opportunity to build on the existing team, improve operational performance and support the company’s continued growth.
- The position offers a competitive executive compensation package, including a base salary, annual performance bonus and long-term incentives.