Role Title: Inbound Supply Chain Manager
Time commitment required: full-time
Duration: Permanent
Location: Crawley, West Sussex UK
A leading British manufacturer of luxury architectural hardware, specialising in bespoke brass products and high-quality finishes for global residential, hospitality, and commercial markets.
Operating in a high-mix, low-volume environment, the focus is on craftsmanship, precision, and quality. This is a fast-paced, detail-driven setting where strong planning, control, and leadership are essential to meet demanding deadlines and expectations.
This role is suited to a high-calibre Inbound Supply Chain Manager who enjoys complexity, pace and responsibility. If you are motivated by high standards, continuous improvement and delivering excellence every day, our Client offers a challenging and rewarding environment where your impact will be visible and valued.
Role Description:
Drive operational efficiency, secure supply, and enhance customer experience by managing and optimizing the inbound supply chain to support our Client’s global growth and values.
Main responsibilities include:
- Plan and forecast short- and long-term demand.
- Source, assess, and manage suppliers; negotiate contracts and maintain positive relationships.
- Ensure a stable, integrated, and risk-managed inbound supply chain.
- Collaborate on product and process design.
- Monitor inventory, define strategies (MSL, EOQ, SKU), and maintain ERP data.
- Execute purchasing strategies, manage day-to-day activities, and track KPIs.
- Prepare reports, communicate with stakeholders, and support procurement projects.
- Manage costs, improve margins, and analyse procurement data.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as Supply Chain or Procurement Manager/Head of Procurement.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Experience in sourcing for manufacturing/engineering businesses, including global suppliers.
- Knowledge of supply chain, procurement techniques, ERP/MRP systems.
- Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Administration; CIPS Level 4/5 preferred.
Personal Attributes:
- Customer-focused, detail-oriented, innovative, and a strong team player.
- Confident in managing suppliers, employees, and cross-functional teams.
- Experienced in metal manufacturing or engineering industries is a plus.
Preferred:
- ERP/WMS proficiency
- Market insight and innovative technology awareness
- Employee leadership and training capability
You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom, they is unfortunately no sponsorship available for this position.
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