Supply Chain Manager
Rotherham
£60,000 - £70.000 DEO Benefits
Engineering & Manufacturing Environment
Are you an experienced Supply Chain Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence purchasing strategy, supplier performance, logistics, and inventory operations within a growing manufacturing business?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Supply Chain Manager who enjoys improving processes, developing supplier relationships, mentoring teams, and driving operational performance within a fast-paced engineering setting.
What you’ll be doing as the Supply Chain Manager:
- Leading and developing the Purchasing and Logistics teams
- Managing a significant supplier spend across UK and global supply chains
- Negotiating contracts, pricing, delivery schedules, and supplier agreements
- Developing strategic sourcing plans and dual-source supplier strategies
- Driving supplier performance through KPIs, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to launch
- Overseeing stock control, inventory accuracy, and logistics processes
- Improving MRP processes, planning methods, and materials flow
- Collaborating closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams
- Leading continuous improvement projects focused on efficiency, automation, and lean principles
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience working as a Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing Manager, Procurement Manager, Commodity Manager, or Senior Supply Chain professional
- Strong background within engineering, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, or a related industry
- Experience managing suppliers for fabricated, machined, or steel-based components
- Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
- Experience using MRP/ERP systems within a manufacturing environment
- Understanding of inventory management, logistics, and materials planning
- A confident communicator who can influence at all levels internally and externally
- Previous team leadership or mentoring experience
Bonus points if you have:
- CIPS qualification (or working towards)
- Experience within lean manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of PPAP, supplier audits, open-book costing, or automotive standards
- Experience operating within global supply chains
Why join?
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Supply Chain Manager to join a growing and forward-thinking manufacturing business where you’ll have real autonomy, visibility, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday (increasing with long service) Bank Holidays
- Annual bonus
- 5% pension contribution
- Life insurance
- Health cover scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options)
- Free quarterly company lunches
- Free family events