Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager £55,000–£65,000 per annum with benefits Worcester Site-based with travel required Permanent, Full-time About the Role We're looking for an experienced Strategic Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to lead sourcing and end-to-end supply chain operations for an established capital equipment manufacturing business. You'll be responsible for integrating planning, procurement, inventory, manufacturing and logistics, ensuring high service levels, cost efficiency and a resilient supply chain. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies across capital equipment categories.
• Lead RFQs, negotiations, supplier selection and contract management.
• Manage end-to-end planning, forecasting and S&OP activity.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships and performance.
• Optimise inventory, logistics and customer fulfilment to improve OTIF.
• Support CapEx projects with procurement, budgeting and supplier expertise.
• Deliver cost savings, cost avoidance and total cost of ownership improvements.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain, capacity and compliance risks.
• Drive Lean, continuous improvement and procurement process improvements.
• Use data and digital tools to improve supply chain visibility and performance.
• Lead, coach and develop the procurement/supply chain team. About You We're looking for someone with:
• Extensive procurement/sourcing experience, ideally within capital equipment or CapEx projects.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including fabrication, machining, moulding and surface treatment.
• Excellent commercial, negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience managing strategic sourcing projects and supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of Lean and continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical, project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing and developing teams.
• A degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related discipline is desirable.
• CIPS/CPSM or similar professional qualification would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of GD&T, metrology and testing equipment would be beneficial. The Opportunity This is a key leadership role with responsibility for cost, supplier performance, operational efficiency and supply chain resilience, with the opportunity to make a significant impact across a growing engineering and manufacturing operation.