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Supply Chain Manager

Cardiff Permanent View Job Description
You'll take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain function, leading procurement, planning, inventory and warehousing activities across a growing manufacturing business. This is a high-profile leadership role focused on improving performance, strengthening supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement across the operation.
  • Opportunity to take full ownership of an end-to-end supply chain function
  • An opportunity to build solid foundations and elevate supply chain performance

About Our Client

My client is a well-established manufacturing business supplying customers across a range of sectors. With continued investment and growth plans, the business is seeking to strengthen its leadership team by appointing an experienced Supply Chain Manager to support operational performance and future expansion.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all purchasing and procurement activities.
  • Develop and implement sourcing strategies.
  • Manage supplier relationships and performance.
  • Optimise inventory levels and working capital.
  • Oversee warehousing operations and stock accuracy.
  • Improve supply chain systems, reporting and KPIs.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the function.
  • Lead and develop purchasing and warehouse teams.
  • Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Finance and Commercial stakeholders.



The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate:

  • Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager or Purchasing Manager role within manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement, planning, inventory control and warehousing.
  • Experience of supplier negotiations and contract management.
  • Commercially minded with strong analytical capability.
  • Comfortable operating both strategically and hands-on.
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
  • Track record of driving process improvements and delivering measurable results.
  • CIPS qualification advantageous but not essential.



What's on Offer

What on offer:

  • Autonomy and influence across the business.
  • Direct exposure to senior leadership.
  • Opportunity to shape and develop the supply chain function.
  • Growing manufacturing business with ambitious plans.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.



Contact
Mark Hickman
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7055141
Phone number
+441179065142

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Supply Chain Management
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Cardiff
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mark Hickman
Consultant phone
+441179065142
Job reference
JN-072026-7055141