Supply Chain Director

Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

A leading manufacturing firm near Oxford are looking for a Supply Chain Director to manage Procurement and Supply Chain management/development, stock profile, and warehousing teams.

The Supply Chain Director will be responsible for managing and development of the Purchasing, and Supply Chain functions in support of the company strategic plan. They will also ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures while driving budget optimisation in meeting business and operational objectives. They will have a commercial mindset and be an active contributor to companywide board decisions and report to the Board of Directors.

Main Duties:

• Review and manage relationships with key suppliers, evaluate performance, negotiating terms and prices on a regular basis to ensure that we are getting value for money and supplier performance is in line with our expectations.
• Analysing Supply Chain profile and metrics solving any issues and implementing initiatives.
• Manage the company's logistics functions
• Formulate and deliver a set of strategies on how we procure key categories in the most optimal way in terms of quality, total cost of ownership and speed to market.
• Engaging existing suppliers in our sustainability programme and seeking new supplier partnerships which improve our environmental footprint through materials choice, manufacturing process and freight planning.
• Ensure best practice inventory management techniques are in place and when necessary, implemented.
• Ensure company compliance and performance to regulatory standards (ISO, etc).
• Work closely with heads of departments to ensure accurate stock availability based on sales forecasts and production demand.
• Develop optimal supply chain networks, transportation, and warehousing to achieve cost and delivery targets.
• Conduct off-site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented. International travel will be required.
• Drive automation in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Develop, train and motivate direct reports.

Qualifications and Experience

Educated to degree level and/or proven experience working in a similar role

Formal qualification in procurement and/or Supply Chain, eg. APICS, CIPS, IoSCM etc

SAP or similar experience with relevant procurement systems

Minimum of 7-10 years' experience

Minimum of 5 years management experience

Manufacturing/Engineering experience desirable

Global supply chain experience.

Personal Qualities/Attributes

Strong business acumen and analytical skills

Strong organization and project management skills

Good interpersonal skills

Honesty

Professional approach and able to represent the business at all levels

Data driven

Negotiation skills

A natural leader and motivator

Hands-on leadership style

Willing to travel on company business

Ethical approach to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

This is not a hybrid role and is based in Oxfordshire and due to the location you need to drive. Hours are Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm, competitive salary, Bupa Healthcare, contribution pension and free parking on site.

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Salary

£90k - £100k per annum