Supply Chain Manager

5 days ago

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Eclectic Recruitment Ltd Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Development Manager to join a growing Sub-Assemblies team as part of the Industrial Policy, Supply Chain and Procurement (ISP) function.

This role supports the ramp-up of critical deliveries and will be instrumental in ensuring supplier capability, performance and risk management across a diverse and evolving portfolio. Working across programmes and technologies, the successful candidate will take a lead role in supplier engagement, capacity assessment and driving performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure supplier performance and capability through effective development, risk mitigation and continuous improvement activities.
  • Lead capacity audits to identify bottlenecks, assess sub-tier risks, and create comprehensive industrial capability views.
  • Manage a portfolio of suppliers, reporting performance and risks to the wider project teams.
  • Develop and validate process flows and lead time analyses to support future delivery requirements.
  • Apply lean methodologies and structured problem-solving tools (e.g. DMAIC) to improve supplier performance in quality and delivery.
  • Deliver succinct executive summaries and contribute to wider departmental improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will have:

  • A background in supply chain or supplier development within Aerospace, Defence or Manufacturing.
  • Proven experience managing and improving supplier delivery and quality performance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, escalate and mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Competence in supplier engagement, process mapping, lead time analysis and capacity planning.
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management experience across internal and external interfaces.
  • An understanding of working in complex technical environments, with adaptability to evolving priorities.

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

  • Bonus scheme (based on company performance)
  • Annual pay and promotion reviews (based on personal performance)
  • Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
  • Flexi-Leave (of up to 15 days)
  • Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)
  • Subsidised site facilities and restaurants
  • Free parking
  • Excellent career progression and training / development opportunities

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert

Please note: Due to the nature of the client's business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) or Dual UK nationality will be considered.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.

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