Head of Supply Chain

Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment is exclusively recruiting for an experienced Head of Supply Chain on behalf of our client. This is a senior leadership opportunity where you will take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, overseeing procurement, supplier management, stock control and logistics. You will play a key role in ensuring materials and components are available when needed, driving cost efficiencies, improving supplier performance and developing a high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Supply Chain professional who enjoys combining strategic planning with hands-on operational management. Key Responsibilities: Lead and develop the Supply Chain team, setting clear objectives, priorities and performance targets. Oversee purchasing activities, ensuring purchase orders are placed with approved suppliers and within agreed budgets and pricing structures. Manage supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, contracts, service agreements and rebates to secure the best commercial terms. Develop and maintain a reliable supplier base, ensuring appropriate supplier agreements, service levels and contingency arrangements are in place. Take ownership of stock planning and inventory management, ensuring optimum stock levels and minimising shortages and excess stock. Oversee stock forecasting, replenishment strategies and inventory systems. Work closely with Project Delivery to ensure all components and materials are available ahead of project start dates. Monitor supplier performance, addressing issues relating to delivery times, quality, costs and service levels. Identify opportunities to reduce purchasing, transport and logistics costs while maintaining quality and service standards. Lead supplier reviews, price negotiations and annual transport and logistics tenders. Monitor departmental budgets, stock values and supply chain performance, producing regular reports against agreed KPIs. Drive continuous improvement across purchasing, stock control and wider supply chain processes. Work alongside Sales, Design, Product Development and Operations to support new products for customer projects. Support key customer accounts by securing supplier capacity, competitive pricing and reliable lead times. Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior Supply Chain role, ideally within manufacturing, assembly or a project-based environment. Proven experience leading, managing and developing a team. Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and supplier management skills. Experience managing supplier contracts, pricing agreements and rebates. A strong understanding of stock planning, inventory management and forecasting. Experience using stock management systems Competent using accounts software such as Sage. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Experience managing transport and logistics providers and running tenders. Salary: £70,000 (negotiable for the right candidate) Bonus Scheme Contract - Permanent For more information please contact [email protected] or call our office on 01656 767778