Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Due to a departmental re structure, we are now seeking a proven Supply Chain Manager with a strong procurement and purchasing bias to their skills with experience working within a manufacturing organisation. We are an international manufacturing and engineeringorganisation and you will be working from our modern and newly refurbished Frimley site managing a small team and the Supply Chain function. Our Head Office, Warehouse and manufacturing staff are both based at Frimley. We offer a salary up to £60k, on siteparking, 25 days holiday, flexible working hours and employee well being benefits.The role would suit candidates with proven experience of managing a global supply base for manufactured precision products in a small to medium batch environment. The main duties and responsibilities of the role will be:-• Responsible for all aspects of procurement covering contractualization, execution and oversight of our suppliers to provide on-Cost, on-Time and on-Quality supply to our operation with a small team of professionals.• Key contributor to the definition and accountable for execution of our Procurement strategy in the heart of our mission: to be our customers’ trusted Instrumentation partner.• Will execute and improve our Key Procurement processes in liaison with connected departments including but not restricted to:• Preparation and management of RFQ (Request For Quotation), this include preparation of the technical data (drawing, specifications) flow down of our customer requirement, identification of the desired logistical requirements,• Negotiation and Selection of the best supplier with appropriate contractualization,• Planning and management of the flow: placing PO and ensuring execution,• Oversight: to ensure compliant and effective execution in a heavily regulated environment,• Escalation: to enable fast and effective mitigation action with operations to secure our customers,• Corrective actions: Eradication of Non-Conformances and missed deliveries,• Improvements: Lead-Time and Cost reductionsTo be successful as our Supply Chain Manager you should ideally have proven experience in a similar role.• Experience of managing a global supply base for manufactured precision products in a small to medium batch environment• knowledge of ERP and advanced planning• Familiarity with ISO 9100 requirements• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications• Assertiveness but approachable manager• Excellent written and spoken English• Good organisation and administration skills with attention to detail• Experience in management and engagement of small team• Computer literate to intermediate level in MS Office especially Excel & WordAny of the below experience is an advantage but not essential• Experience in supplier negotiation and development in regulated environment• Experience with procurement of Electro/Mechanical commodities for technical products• Experience of managing in more than one location and/or distribution centers• Customer focused mindset and be able to multitask• Understanding of Lean principles• CIPS, APICS or part qualificatio,• Knowledge of Demand Driven Supply chain planning or MRPII Class A• Lean / 6 Sigma accreditation.In return we can offer flexible working hours, onsite parking, a modern and professional working environment and the chance to join a stable and successful international manufacturing organization.Please submit your CV for immediate consideration.