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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