Ref: BBBH21053
Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Stockport
Role Profile
My client is an Engineering business in the Stockport area and due to continued growth they are looking to appoint a Supply Chain Manager to further develop the capabilities and capacities of their supplier base.
This is a strategic role with a view to ensuring the Supply Chain is well positioned to support the business in achieving its long term objectives.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop appropriate supply chain strategy to support the business going forward
- Provide suitable framework for supplier evaluation and selection
- Develop supplier base and drive performance through Continuous Improvement, Lean, Scorecards and other techniques
- Develop relationships with key suppliers in order to achieve cost savings and other added value
- Work extensively with Engineering colleagues on VA/VE activities and NPD
- Manage strategic procurement team
Skills & Experience:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Qualification in Mechanical Engineering
- Significant Supply Chain experience in engineering / production environments such as Automotive, Aerospace or similar
- Proven track record adding value in a commercial supply chain role
- Experience in managing and developing suppliers' capacity and technical capabilities
- Understanding of quality tools such as 8D, APQP and FMEA
- Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement
- Willingness to undertake regular business travel
The successful candidate for this role will be a self starter with excellent communication/relationship building skills.
Client information
A successful engineering business based in the Stockport area going through a period of growth and expansion.
Remuneration
£competitive
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