We are working for a specialist engineering company for a Technical Supply chain Manager on a Full time, permanent basis located on the Herefordshire, Powys border.   This role operates within a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment, responsible for providing technical, strategic, and operational leadership to the Supply Chain function.

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What You Can Expect

• Monday – Friday – Office hours
• Competitive Salary circa £50’000
• Permanent full time, site-based role
• A senior leadership role responsible for the full Supply Chain function

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What You Will Be Doing

• Developing long-term category and sub-category sourcing strategies aligned to customer and business needs
• Creating and implementing a multi-year supply chain strategy to reduce cost, mitigate risk, and enhance quality and service
• Providing strong procurement leadership across the Supply Chain team
• Supporting the organisation’s broader strategic vision and continuous improvement culture
• Leading, motivating, and communicating effectively to ensure strong team performance in line with CI methodologies and supply chain best practice
• Providing daily leadership to the Supply Chain team, setting clear expectations and stretch targets
• Creating an engaged, motivated, and high-performing team working collaboratively with cross-functional colleagues
• Ensuring materials, goods, and services are procured and delivered safely, effectively, and on time in line with production plans
• Offering technical engineering support to resolve technical queries within procurement and supplier operations
• Owning all supply chain and procurement processes, documentation, and compliance activities
• Leading supply chain projects and delivering plans that achieve financial and operational goals
• Monitoring and reporting Supply Chain KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required
• Conducting tendering, make-vs-buy analysis, and selecting optimal commercial approaches
• Analysing trends, system data, and conflicting requirements to influence stakeholders
• Managing supplier performance metrics, including OTIF and strategic supplier development, ensuring full contractual coverage across the supply base
• Auditing, approving, and monitoring suppliers in line with procedures
• Supporting NPI activities by reviewing new parts, approving sources of supply, and signing off Supply Chain gate stages
• Managing obsolescence through early intervention, dual sourcing, and risk mitigation
• Maintaining product purchase data, supply notes, and accurate cost and lead-time information
• Completing ad hoc operational and strategic tasks as required

What We Are Looking For

• Strong technical understanding with solid engineering foundation knowledge
• Proven leadership experience at a senior level within Supply Chain or Procurement
• Excellent people management, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to lead and manage change in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Positive, accountable, and resilient, working effectively under pressure
• High level of computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft applications
• Strong commercial awareness with ability to influence at all organisational levels
• Deep understanding of engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, and materials
• Effective negotiation and performance management capability
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and problem solving
• Background in manufacturing, aerospace, or heavy machinery—ideally low-volume, high-value, high-complexity
• Experience working within ISO 9001:2015 quality systems

Qualifications Required

Essential:

• BTec NVQ Level 4, CIPS qualification, or equivalent experience
• Business or Supply Chain degree or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable:

• Engineering-related qualification

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