Supply Chain Manager

THE ROLE

Every board we build starts with the right materials arriving at the right time. As Supply Chain Manager, you will run purchasing, supplier management and stores for the business, keeping production supplied, costs under control and stock accurate. You will be the main point of contact for our suppliers and lead the Stores team, reporting to the Finance Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the purchase ordering process for stock and non-stock items, maintaining ERP/MRP accuracy
• Build supplier relationships and handle day-to-day supplier issues
• Negotiate pricing and terms within agreed parameters
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and escalate issues affecting production schedules
• Run regular supplier reviews and maintain the approved supplier list
• Manage stock levels to meet production needs while minimising excess and obsolete stock
• Oversee goods in/out, stock rotation and record keeping
• Lead and develop the Stores team, ensuring safe, compliant warehouse operations
• Track and progress subcontractor orders and keep the order book up to date
• Work with production and operations to forecast demand and secure materials on time
• Manage site-level service contracts, such as utilities, consumables and logistics
• Report to management on purchasing activity, supplier performance and stock status
• Improve purchasing and stores processes and contribute to wider operational planning

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Purchasing and supplier management in manufacturing
• Stock control, goods in/out and inventory management
• ERP/MRP systems
• Purchasing and stores compliance, including audit trails, approvals and stores health and safety
• Subcontractor management
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Proven experience in a purchasing, supply chain or stores management role within manufacturing
• Experience leading a small team

Desirable

• CIPS or equivalent procurement, supply chain or inventory qualification
• Experience implementing process improvements in purchasing or stores

CORE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Gives clear direction and builds ownership and accountability in the team
• Promotes a safe, positive working environment in Stores
• KPI-driven across supplier performance, stock accuracy and on-time delivery
• Ensures suppliers and internal processes meet compliance requirements
• Champions new systems and ways of working
• Communicates professionally with suppliers, colleagues and management
• Collaborates across departments and sites
• Develops team members and keeps building their own expertise

This job description is not exhaustive. The company expects employees to be flexible in their approach and to undertake reasonable extra duties that may be required.