Supply Chain Buyer (EXPIRED)

Where

Stockport

Type

Permanent

Salary

60000 Annual

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Founded 20yrs ago, our client has grown to become a leading metal door & curtain wall specialist across the UK construction industry, trusted by global and national architects, and Tier 1 contractors.

Job Overview:

They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and managing our supply chain database, overseeing strategic relationships and partnerships, and sourcing supply chain providers for new products. The role will also focus on developing and executing strategic plans around key cost centres, including materials, plant, distribution, and labour, to optimize their supply chain efficiency and drive cost-effective solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sourcing Providers: Identify and source reliable supply chain providers for new products, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
  • Supply Chain Database Management: Set up, maintain, and optimize a new supply chain database for current, and new product sectors within existing and future markets.
  • Strategic Relationships & Partnerships: Build and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term collaboration and efficient service delivery.
  • Cost Centre Strategy: Develop and implement strategic plans around critical cost centres (materials, plant, distribution, and labour) to optimize operational costs and performance.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance.
  • Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including business development, pre-construction, and finance, to ensure smooth supply chain operations and alignment with both short-term and long-term business objectives.

Must Have:

  • Proven experience in supply chain management, with a track record of successfully managing and optimizing supply chains.

Preferable:

  • Experience in the construction industry or related sectors.
  • Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent negotiation and relationship management abilities.
  • Strategic thinker with a focus on cost efficiency and long-term value creation.
  • Proficient in supply chain management software and database systems.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.

Supply Chain Manager Role Key Points:

  • No procurement
  • Set up and manage supply chain database
  • Manage strategic relationships & partnerships
  • Sourcing supply chain providers for new products
  • Strategic plans around cost centres (materials, plant, distribution, labour)

On offer:

Excellent salary and package on offer to the successful candidate.

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