Supply Chain Manager
2 days ago
Rotherham
Supply Chain Manager Rotherham £60,000 - £70.000 DEO Benefits Engineering & Manufacturing Environment Are you an experienced Supply Chain Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence purchasing strategy, supplier performance, logistics, and inventory operations within a growing manufacturing business? This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Supply Chain Manager who enjoys improving processes, developing supplier relationships, mentoring teams, and driving operational performance within a fast-paced engineering setting. What you’ll be doing as the Supply Chain Manager: • Leading and developing the Purchasing and Logistics teams, • Managing a significant supplier spend across UK and global supply chains, • Negotiating contracts, pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements, • Developing strategic sourcing plans and dual-source supplier strategies, • Driving supplier performance through KPIs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, • Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to launch, • Overseeing stock control, inventory accuracy, and logistics processes, • Improving MRP processes, planning methods, and materials flow, • Collaborating closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams, • Leading continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, automation, and lean principles What we’re looking for: • Previous experience working as a Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Commodity Manager, or Senior Supply Chain professional, • Strong background within engineering, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, or a related industry, • Experience managing suppliers for fabricated, machined, or steel-based components, • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, • Experience using MRP/ERP systems within a manufacturing environment, • Understanding of inventory management, logistics, and materials planning, • A confident communicator who can influence at all levels internally and externally, • Previous team leadership or mentoring experience Bonus points if you have: • CIPS qualification (or working towards), • Experience within lean manufacturing environments, • Knowledge of PPAP, supplier audits, open-book costing, or automotive standards, • Experience operating within global supply chains Why join? This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Supply Chain Manager to join a growing and forward-thinking manufacturing business where you’ll have real autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact. Benefits: • 25 days holiday (increasing with long service) Bank Holidays, • Annual bonus, • 5% pension contribution, • Life insurance, • Health cover scheme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Employee referral scheme, • Discounted gym memberships, • Free on-site parking, • Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options), • Free quarterly company lunches, • Free family events