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Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Integration

Ref: AS1024695

London, UK

£90,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Supplier Performance
  • Defence Supply Chain

About the candidate

A results-driven senior supply chain professional with over eight years’ experience across defence, aerospace and advanced technology environments. They bring strong expertise in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management and European supply chain integration, with a clear track record of improving operational performance in highly regulated sectors.

They are particularly strong at building supplier networks, managing complex stakeholder relationships and aligning sourcing activity with technical, commercial and compliance requirements. Available to start in two weeks, they are looking for a permanent opportunity where they can support global supply chain improvement and integration.

What makes them great?

  • Proven efficiency improvements: Helped optimise European supply chain operations, contributing to an approximate 20% reduction in lead times while improving compliance with regional regulations.
  • Commercially focused approach: Delivered sourcing strategies that improved supplier performance and reduced costs by around 15% within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
  • Strong European supplier network: Skilled at building and managing supplier relationships across Europe, with a strong understanding of business culture, negotiation and national security requirements.

Areas of expertise

  • Strategic sourcing and procurement: Experienced in developing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier contracts and supporting procurement activity for critical components across European markets.
  • Supplier performance and compliance: Strong background in supplier qualification, onboarding, performance management and regulatory alignment within defence and aerospace settings.
  • Cross-functional supply chain integration: Confident working with engineering, product development and commercial teams to align supply chain plans with technical specifications and cost targets.