Head of Supply Chain

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, The Head of Supply Chain is responsible for ensuring supply chain sustainability, cost optimisation, and alignment with long-term business strategy.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end supply chain, including stock control, forecasting, storeroom management, and reordering strategies; Lead initiatives to reduce stock obsolescence, improve stock accuracy, and enhance part flow to internal and external customers; Build resilient and standardised supply chain practices across all depots; Set the strategic direction for procurement, overseeing supplier relationships, contract negotiation, and Capex investment planning; Ensure that procurement activities support cost-effectiveness, supplier reliability, and risk mitigation across the business; Continuously improve procurement processes, systems, and performance metrics aligned to operational goals; Collaborate cross-functionally to align purchasing with asset and commercial strategy

Requirements

Extensive experience in supply chain management, including leadership roles overseeing procurement, logistics, and/or operations; Strong strategic thinking; Data-driven decision-making; Strong negotiation skills; Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain software; Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Benefits

Attractive Bonus Scheme; 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (Increasing with length of service); Enhanced Company Pension Scheme; Life Assurance Scheme; Employee Assistance Program; High Street Discount Vouchers; Discounted Gym Membership; Health & Wellbeing Discount Vouchers; Cycle to Work & Home & Tech Scheme Benefits; Milestone Birthdays Additional leave; Work Anniversary Bonus’s; Refer a Friend Scheme; Reward and Recognition Programme; Charity Match Funding; MyActiveDiscounts - Discounted Gym, Fitness and Travel