Supply Chain Manager

Global Supply Chain Manager Vacancy 

• Annual Salary: £75k – £90k per annum (DOE)
• Location: Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
• Job Type: Permanent 

We are seeking a Global Supply Chain Manager to establish essential guidelines for Procurement & Logistics, ensuring consistency, cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and adequacy of the supply chain process. This role involves oversight and facilitation of the purchase strategy, management of a global team, and optimization of logistics processes across all regions.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Establish procurement as a centre of excellence, leveraging tools like Netsuite to finalize documentation and train new policies and workflows.
• Maintain knowledge of the market to ensure current prices and fair rates for goods.
• Plan policies and procedures for purchasing goods efficiently, honestly, economically, and productively.
• Monitor, review, and analyse bids and quotes with suppliers, including negotiating service agreements and contracts.
• Evaluate suppliers, products, and services to ensure purchases are cost-effective and of high quality.
• Engage stakeholders positively using problem-solving and proactive communication skills.
• Prepare budgets, cost analyses, and reports.
• Collaborate with the Operations Team to establish inventory safety stock levels, reorder amounts, and lead times for all materials and finished goods.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and payment terms with suppliers.
• Manage Price Lists and updates.
• Monitor and manage ISO required policies for all vendors ensuring compliance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of procurement-related experience, with a strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Expert knowledge of supply chain management best practices, strategic sourcing, inventory management, and purchasing systems.
• Superior negotiation skills and a strategic mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Previous supervisory or management experience, with demonstrated experience in continuous business improvement processes.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment.
• Empowerment to manage a global team with significant impact on the company’s operations.
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.

Apply now if interested!