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Supply Chain Manager Location: Crawley, West Sussex Reports to: Operations Director Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum + Profit Share Bonus Scheme + onsite gym access + additional benefits About the Company Our client is a highly respected, design-led British manufacturer of premium architectural hardware, supplying prestigious residential, hospitality and commercial projects globally. All products are manufactured and finished in the UK to an exceptionally high standard. Approximately 80% of orders are produced through a trusted UK supplier network, with 20% manufactured internally, ensuring strong control over quality, craftsmanship and delivery performance. With 40,000 SKUs and MTO items the supply chain is very dynamic and complex yet customer centric and quality-driven. Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a strategic Supply Chain Manager to lead and strengthen their challenging inbound supply chain function. The Role Based in Crawley, this is a senior leadership position responsible for managing the procurement and Inventory functions, ensuring the supply chain is secure, cost-effective and aligned with business growth. The ideal candidate will come from a manufacturing or engineering background, ideally within a project-based environment, and will have experience overseeing supply chain strategy, supplier relationship management, forecasting, cost control and achieving On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery of 98%+. This is a strategic, high-impact leadership role — not a transactional procurement position. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute an integrated inbound supply chain strategy., • Lead supplier sourcing, negotiation and performance management across a predominantly UK-based supply network., • Implement dual sourcing and risk mitigation strategies., • Drive short and long-term demand planning using historical and CRM data., • Reduce lead times (target 20%) and improve supplier quality (<500ppm)., • Deliver gross margin improvement and annual cost savings., • Manage working capital and inventory strategy (MSL, MOQ, EOQ, safety stock) while maintaining ERP/MRP data integrity., • Provide estimation, sourcing and procurement support to project teams., • Monitor market and macro-economic trends to protect supply continuity and cost base., • Lead, coach and develop the procurement and stores teams. The First 90 Days 30 days: Understand the business, stakeholders, product range and supply risks. 60 days: Assess supplier base, spend landscape and cost drivers. 90 days: Present and align a clear supply chain roadmap with executive sign-off. Requirements • Proven experience as a Supply Chain or Procurement Manager within manufacturing or engineering business operating in a high mix low volume (HMLV) product environment., • Experience managing complex SKU ranges within a project-led, high-quality environment., • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability., • Experience in supplier relationship management and performance improvement., • High proficiency in ERP/MRP systems., • CIPS Level 4 or 5 (preferred)., • Analytical, detail and process-oriented and confident engaging both internal stakeholders and external suppliers., • Leading and developing high performance teams. Benefits • £70,000 – £80,000 per annum, • Profit share bonus scheme, • Onsite gym access

Head of Employer and Client Banking About People’s Partnership: At the heart of our not-for-profit organisation is a commitment and a motivation to make the future-saving experience a simple one for our members. We champion fairness and simplicity, not profit-chasing. Imagine a financial adventure where everyone's a winner, fuelled by our exceptional service and brought to life by the fantastic individuals who work for us. We're a diverse employer with a flexible, hybrid working approach, ensuring everyone gets the opportunity to come to work and be the best version of themselves. What you'll be doing: Step into a pivotal leadership role as Head of Employer and Client Banking, where you’ll shape the future of employer onboarding, client banking, and payroll services. You’ll lead both the strategy and day‑to‑day delivery, building strong commercial partnerships and ensuring secure, risk‑aware processes that put customers first. Working across Employer Administration and Client Banking, you’ll co‑create and drive change that delivers seamless, compliant, and high‑quality experiences. With innovation at the heart of the role, you’ll harness AI and automation to create scalable, efficient, and future‑ready operations that truly make an impact. • Deliver proactive, high-quality end-to-end customer outcomes with personal accountability., • Ensure prompt and accurate account setup for employers, fostering confidence in their choice of provider., • Proactively equip employers with the information they need to make informed decisions for their business and employees., • Support Customer Solutions Director in defining and delivering departmental plans and strategy., • Shape and co-create the Employer Proposition change agenda with partners in Commercial, Distribution, Product, Operations, Taxation, Controls & Assurance, Risk, Compliance, and Legal., • Shape and co-create the Client Banking change agenda with partners in Operations, Controls & Assurance, Risk, Compliance, and Finance., • Working in collaboration with MI and Planning Team build a flexible, resilient workforce capable of adapting to operational needs, moving away from task-focused approach to optimal end-to-end journeys, ensuring work and resources are allocated where they will best meet customer needs., • Champion the use of AI, machine learning, and automation to streamline banking operations, reduce manual interventions, and improve accuracy., • Lead purpose-driven, high-performing teams, creating a stronger connection between individual contributions and customer outcomes. What we’re looking for: • Proven leadership experience in financial services, pensions, or banking operations., • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks including Consumer Duty, Taxation, and Insolvency., • Strategic thinker with a track record of delivering transformational change., • Experience in deploying AI, automation, or digital tools to enhance operational performance., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills., • Data-literate with experience in using insights to drive performance and customer outcomes., • Inspirational people leader with a passion for customer service and continuous improvement. What you can expect from us: • Generous pension contributions with an employer contribution of up to 14%, • Real living wage, • Income protection, critical illness cover & death in service insurance, • Employee healthcare, • Parental and adoption leave, • Learning & development opportunities and study support, • Travel season ticket loans, • Grab & Go Deli Café in our Crawley office, • Volunteering days and charity payroll giving, • Onsite gym, • Ride-to-Work scheme, • Social clubs and events Disability Statement People's Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to treating all our people (and all who apply for a role at People's Partnership) equally and enabling them to perform at their best and demonstrate what they have to offer. We are a disability committed employer, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made to our recruitment process (application, selection assessments where relevant, and interview) to enable you to show us the best “you”.

Head of Guidance About People’s Partnership: At the heart of our not-for-profit organisation is a commitment and a motivation to make the future-saving experience a simple one for our members. We champion fairness and simplicity, not profit-chasing. Imagine a financial adventure where everyone's a winner, fueled by our exceptional service and brought to life by the fantastic individuals who work for us. We're a diverse employer with a flexible, hybrid working approach, ensuring everyone gets the opportunity to come to work and be the best version of themselves. Role Overview: We’re looking for a visionary leader for the Guidance function within Customer Service. Shaping the strategic direction for multiple guidance teams, operating across multiple channels, whilst ensuring operational excellence of a function critical to customer outcomes and organisational reputation. • Provide leadership to guidance managers and professional specialists, setting clear expectations and empowering teams to deliver high-quality retirement guidance across all customer contact channels (phone, video, chat)., • Act as a strategic partner to the Proposition team, co-creating guidance journeys, scripts, and tools that are both operationally feasible and aligned with broader business and regulatory strategies, • Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Customer Service, Proposition, Compliance, and Technology, building alignment and influencing decision-making at the highest levels., • Represent the function in executive and governance forums, clearly communicating performance, risks, and strategic opportunities., • Define and articulate the vision for change across regulatory developments, new propositions, and evolving guidance frameworks, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and customer needs. What You’ll Bring: • Proven experience in leadership of customer guidance functions, ideally for retirement products., • An ability to build and lead high-performing, inclusive teams, fostering a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous learning., • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders., • Excellent communicator with a track record of delivering results., • Maintain and embed clear boundaries between guidance and regulated advice, ensuring robust controls, monitoring, and oversight are in place., • Lead on compliance with Consumer Duty, vulnerable customer standards, and all relevant regulatory frameworks, partnering with Compliance and Risk to manage audits, thematic reviews, and regulatory change. What you can expect from us: • Generous pension contributions with an employer contribution of up to 14%, • Real living wage, • Income protection, critical illness cover & death in service insurance, • Employee healthcare, • Parental and adoption leave, • Learning & development opportunities and study support, • Travel season ticket loans, • Subsidised restaurant in our Crawley office, • Volunteering days and charity payroll giving, • Onsite gym, • Ride-to-Work scheme, • Social clubs and events Disability Statement People's Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to treating all our people (and all who apply for a role at People's Partnership) equally and enabling them to perform at their best and demonstrate what they have to offer. We are a disability committed employer, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made to our recruitment process (application, selection assessments where relevant, and interview) to enable you to show us the best “you”.