Supply Chain Manager in Wincham

Supply Chain Manager

Location: Northwich

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday

Monday to Thursday: 07:45 to 16:30

Friday: 07:45 to 12:15 (early finish)

Contract: 9 Months

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join a well-established engineering business based in Cheshire.

Reporting directly to the Operations Director, you will take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain function, leading Procurement and Goods In teams to ensure the efficient, timely, and cost-effective supply of materials, products, and services. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, requiring someone who can drive supplier performance, optimise inventory, enhance processes, and support the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all supply chain activities including procurement, sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, logistics, warehousing, and goods receiving.
• Develop and implement supply chain and procurement strategies that support business objectives and drive operational excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, freight providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage supplier contracts, pricing agreements, and service level expectations.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement actions to improve service, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Manage the Goods In function, ensuring materials and products are accurately received, inspected, recorded, and available to support production requirements.
• Drive effective utilisation and continuous improvement of ERP systems to manage purchasing, inventory, reporting, and supplier performance.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure material availability and business continuity.
• Lead, develop, and motivate the Supply Chain team through effective performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Monitor stock levels and demand forecasts to optimise inventory holdings while minimising excess and obsolete stock.
• Ensure supply chain processes comply with company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support and maintain compliance with ISO 9001 standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyse and report on key supply chain KPIs, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and performance.
• Manage logistics and distribution activities to ensure efficient movement of goods throughout the supply chain.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager, Procurement Manager, Purchasing Manager, or similar leadership position.
• We welcome applications from Team Leaders and Supervisors who are ready to take the next step into a more challenging and rewarding role.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, logistics, and end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Experience managing Goods In, warehouse operations, stock control, and inventory accuracy.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems with experience using platforms such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, Sage, Epicor, IFS, or similar.
• Experience driving ERP improvements, process optimisation, and system adoption.
• Excellent supplier negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop, and manage teams effectively.
• Commercial awareness with a proven track record of delivering cost savings and operational improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills.

Desirable

• Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
• CIPS qualification or equivalent procurement qualification.

What's On Offer

• Up to  basic salary depending on experience
• 37.5 hour working week, Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Overtime and expenses paid
• Sick pay scheme
• 3x life assurance
• Modern working environment with new equipment
• Friendly, close-knit team within a stable business

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Supply Chain professional looking for an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing and forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

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