Supply Chain Manager
hace 23 días
Crawley
Role Title: Inbound Supply Chain Manager Time commitment required: full-time Duration: Permanent Location: Crawley, West Sussex UK A leading British manufacturer of luxury architectural hardware, specialising in bespoke brass products and high-quality finishes for global residential, hospitality, and commercial markets. Operating in a high-mix, low-volume environment, the focus is on craftsmanship, precision, and quality. This is a fast-paced, detail-driven setting where strong planning, control, and leadership are essential to meet demanding deadlines and expectations. This role is suited to a high-calibre Inbound Supply Chain Manager who enjoys complexity, pace and responsibility. If you are motivated by high standards, continuous improvement and delivering excellence every day, our Client offers a challenging and rewarding environment where your impact will be visible and valued. Role Description: Drive operational efficiency, secure supply, and enhance customer experience by managing and optimizing the inbound supply chain to support our Client’s global growth and values. Main responsibilities include: • Plan and forecast short- and long-term demand., • Source, assess, and manage suppliers; negotiate contracts and maintain positive relationships., • Ensure a stable, integrated, and risk-managed inbound supply chain., • Collaborate on product and process design., • Monitor inventory, define strategies (MSL, EOQ, SKU), and maintain ERP data., • Execute purchasing strategies, manage day-to-day activities, and track KPIs., • Prepare reports, communicate with stakeholders, and support procurement projects., • Manage costs, improve margins, and analyse procurement data. Skills & Qualifications: • Proven experience as Supply Chain or Procurement Manager/Head of Procurement., • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills., • Experience in sourcing for manufacturing/engineering businesses, including global suppliers., • Knowledge of supply chain, procurement techniques, ERP/MRP systems., • Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Administration; CIPS Level 4/5 preferred. Personal Attributes: • Customer-focused, detail-oriented, innovative, and a strong team player., • Confident in managing suppliers, employees, and cross-functional teams., • Experienced in metal manufacturing or engineering industries is a plus. Preferred: • ERP/WMS proficiency, • Market insight and innovative technology awareness, • Employee leadership and training capability You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom, they is unfortunately no sponsorship available for this position.