Supply Chain Lead

**Supply Chain Lead**
- **Hungerford, GBR**- **-
- Supply Chain Lead
- **Location**: Hungerford, England, United Kingdom, RG17 0QP
- **Company**: Chart Industries
- **The Role**
- We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic Supply Chain Leader to join our CPI business in Hungerford and help shape the future of our global operations. This is a high-impact role where you’ll be responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that drive growth, improve operational performance, and enhance customer satisfaction across international markets.
- As the Supply Chain Lead, you’ll be at the heart of our transformation — streamlining processes, reducing lead times, and optimising inventory while ensuring seamless procurement and supplier performance. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to align sourcing strategies, implement best practices, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
- This role offers the opportunity to lead key initiatives, influence strategic decisions, and deliver real business value. You’ll be empowered to drive change, lead negotiations, and foster strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal partners.If you’re a forward-thinking supply chain professional with a passion for operational excellence and a flair for leadership, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in a globally recognised engineering business.
- **Who we are**
- Today CPI has evolved to bring an even broader scope of capability such as revamps and modernisation for the whole compressor package by harnessing our OEM expertise within Howden.
- **What you will do** Develop and implement global supply chain strategies to support CPI business growth Lead key supply chain initiatives within the Hungerford site, driving performance and efficiency Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and negotiations to ensure best cost and delivery outcomes Optimise inventory levels, lead times, and order processes using tools like ERP and Kanban Collaborate with global category managers to align sourcing strategies across regions Support change management, talent development, and continuous improvement within the team Benchmark best practices and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain agility Ensure accurate ERP data and reporting to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making Foster strong internal and external networks to support escalation, expediting, and strategic alignment-
- **What do you bring?** Proven experience in supply chain, logistics, or procurement within a manufacturing environment Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) Strong knowledge of procurement principles, ERP systems, and lean supply chain tools Demonstrated success in leading change, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills A strategic mindset with the ability to influence and inspire teams High energy, team-oriented leadership style with a focus on results Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Desirable: experience with Six Sigma, Lean projects, or advanced supply chain certification-
- **Our Benefits** Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7% Company electric vehicle scheme through salary sacrifice Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay Free onsite parking Healthcare cash plan Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary Group Income Protection plan Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal - Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, employee assistance programme, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing Dedicated Spark Service - free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc Financial planning & mortgage support Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives - STEM ambassador & volunteering-
- **Chart is an equal opportunity employer**
- Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.
- Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotio