Join a global leader as a Supply Chain Manager in Rushden! Enjoy a salary up to £55K, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and career progression.This is an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in construction and engineering solutions, specialising in cutting-edge construction hoists and equipment. With award-winning teams and strong corporate backing, the company offers a dynamic and supportive environment where innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.Key Benefits:
Salary: Up to £55,000 per year25 days holiday plus bank holidaysEnhanced pension contributionsTraining and career progression opportunitiesWork for a global leader with a corporate yet close-knit team culture
About the Supply Chain Manager Role:As the Supply Chain Manager, you will lead the entire supply chain and procurement function for the business, based at their site near Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. You'll work closely with divisional teams to optimise procurement, logistics, customs, and inventory management while maintaining high levels of accuracy and cost efficiency.This role is critical to managing supplier performance, reducing costs, and ensuring seamless import and export logistics. You'll also oversee stock management, rolling stocktakes, and lead the indirect purchasing process for the company.Key responsibilities include:
Managing supplier relationships to secure the best pricing and lead timesOverseeing all import/export logistics and customs complianceLeading procurement of materials and plant for multiple divisionsImplementing and monitoring supplier KPIs to ensure top performanceDriving improvements in inventory and logistics planningCollaborating with divisional teams to optimise spare parts and equipment stock levelsSupporting budgeting and forecasting cyclesManaging new product introductions and stock lifecycle processesActing as ERP system super-user, maintaining master data integrity
About You:To succeed as the Supply Chain Manager, you will need to be an experienced supply chain professional with at least 5 years in a similar role, ideally within a Group or multi-division business in the construction or engineering sector.You'll have:
Strong procurement and supply chain management experienceExcellent knowledge of customs, logistics, and international shippingExperience with ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or similar)High-level Excel and data analysis skillsStrong commercial awareness and cost-control expertiseA collaborative and proactive approach, always seeking improvementsExceptional communication and leadership skills
To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Procurement Manager, Supply Chain Supervisor, Logistics Manager, Purchasing Manager, Operations Manager, Inventory Manager, Materials Manager, Stock Control Manager, Import Export Manager, Supply Chain Consultant.Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today to become the Supply Chain Manager and join a global leader in construction and engineering solutions!
Read Less
