Job Description
Supply Chain Director
£80k – £110k (DOE) + Car Allowance + Bonus + Pension + Health + Package
The Company
GMA are working in partnership with a market leading business in the design, manufacture and service of complex, industrial engineered capital equipment.
With a international footprint and a thriving customer base, they are looking to appoint a Supply Chain Director to implement and enhance the group’s procurement strategy in order to build a strong and effective supply chain across the globe.
The Role
As the Supply Chain Director, you will lead a highly skilled team where you will look to enhance and drive supply chain/procurement improvements at group level, across multiple sites globally, with a remit to increase head count as the business continues to grow.
Being based at their UK head office (West Yorkshire) you will
- Lead the Procurement Function, overseeing procurement activities across the globe.
- Develop and execute procurement strategies and projects, working with senior stakeholders to optimise procurement processes.
- Create short and long-term procurement strategies, including internal process improvements and external supplier agreements.
- Identify and manage supply chain risks and continuity planning.
- Analyse spend data and purchasing patterns to identify areas for cost savings and process optimisation.
- Source and procure parts, materials and services, fostering strong supplier relationships to secure the best value for money.
- Work closely with Finance, production, sales and the drawing office to align procurement activities with business needs and financial controls.
- Manage competitive tenders where required, ensuring optimal supplier agreements.
- Negotiate supplier agreements to achieve the best possible terms for the business.
- Assist in the implementation of a stock and inventory management system and use data insights to drive proactive procurement decisions.
- Develop and enforce procurement policies and procedures to improve overall efficiency.
- Track and report on procurement performance KPIs and ensure continuous improvements.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders through structured reporting and regular updates.
- Align the warehouse(s) to deliver best in class service to deliver service and projects to plan and cost
This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing procurement function, driving efficiency and cost savings within a dynamic business environment.
The Candidate
Ideally you will be commutable to West Yorkshire with the following qualities
- Multi-site supply chain/procurement leadership and management experience.
- Must be from the industrial manufacturing or engineering sector.
- Strategic in approach with a successful track record of enhancing, evolving supply chain/procurement functions
- Looking for people with entrepreneurial spirit, that like to be creative whilst adopting innovative methods to achieve success.
- Preferably degree educated.
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