Supply Chain Manager

4 weeks ago


Scotland, United Kingdom KDC Resource Full time

Supply Chain Manager

KDC are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead our clients Manufacturing Engineering & Supply Chain activities in Scotland and Denmark.

You will be responsible for leading and planning the overall supply chain process, working with the suppliers, and owning the product management. You will be an integral part of the manufacturing function, working alongside the purchasing and quality teams, and reporting at a C-Suit level.

The Position

The position includes the following tasks and responsibilities:

  • the sourcing strategy for their sites and products in the UK and Denmark
  • the supplier market and create a comprehensive supplier database, considering strategic, export, financial, quality, and programmatic boundary conditions
  • identified suppliers and initiate business partnership relationships
  • a process for new suppliers to be included in the database
  • and test existing contracts and initiate improvement programs and lessons learned
  • with external vendors to secure favourable terms
  • and lead strategic make/buy decisions within the company
  • and report key functional metrics on procurement activities, purchase requests, and order processing
  • and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and enhance overall procurement effectiveness
  • with key individuals to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company versus external suppliers
  • unfavourable events through data analysis and prepare control strategies
  • risks associated with supply contracts and agreements
  • expenses and foster a culture of long-term cost savings in procurement
  • supplier performance using key metrics and develop and lead a supplier performance improvement program
  • supplier purchase requisition delivery dates and their evolutions as part of daily work

What you’ll need

  • working experience as a Procurement Manager, Procurement Officer, or Head of Procurement
  • knowledge gained from the space, aerospace, or a related industry
  • with sourcing and procurement techniques, as well as the ability to assess market conditions
  • in the use of supplier or third-party management software
  • in data-led decision-making and working with numbers
  • qualifications in Aerospace, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or Logistics would be advantageous
  • and experience of working within export control restrictions, ideally in an avionics, defence, or production environment
  • communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation

Benefits

For the right candidate, they offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

  • equity stake in the company so you will really benefit from your hard work as the company grows and is successful.
  • need to be on-site in Scotland due to the nature of the position, export controls and security, but they are happy to sponsor visas for you and your family and provide relocation assistance as required.
  • Cycle to Work scheme



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