Supply Chain Director

4 weeks ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom Elevation Recruitment Group Full time

Elevation Recruitment Group is delighted to be working with a well-established Metals Fabrication business based in the UK, as they look to hire a Supply Chain Director into their team. The Supply Chain Director will be based on the company's site but will also be responsible for two other sites based in Yorkshire: with a total of 350 employees. The Supply Chain Director will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimising the purchasing, planning & materials supply of this £50m+ T/O business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the purchasing and planning teams enabling them to create robust and sustainable supply chain for the supply of materials and components in line with business requirements, maximising quality and reliability of components while maintaining adequate inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities of the Supply Chain Director will include but are not limited to:

  • Manage the long-term materials management strategy, as well as guiding the daily activities of the procurement of raw materials, component parts, equipment and operating supplies required for production
  • Responsible for the procurement, supplier developments, inventory management, sales and operations planning, material master data, supplier quality, reporting, supply chain and budgeting
  • Develop and ensure the function is operating in line with the objectives of the business to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings
  • Lead the Supply Chain processes, applying best practice and continuous improvement to provide Excellent Customer Service
  • Manage complex relationships, involving global suppliers, internal customers, external customers, peers and managers
  • Work closely with manufacturing on day-to-day operations
  • Contribute to strategic planning and new product introduction
  • Responsible for relevant and timely communication/reports on a regular basis to the relevant stakeholders

Key Skills & Experience required:

  • Experience in managing the various aspects of the Purchasing and Stores functions
  • Comprehensive understanding of metals buying
  • Understanding of ERP/MRP systems
  • Proven track record of continuous improvement
  • Experience in lean manufacturing
  • Experience in management supply chain or operational role (minimum 5 years), ideally in a similar role/environment

To attract the best talent, alongside a competitive salary, the company is offering a fantastic benefits package, including company car & 20% bonus.


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