Company: WIKA Group

Apply for the Supply Chain Manager

Location: East Hagbourne

Job Description:

Lead the selection, management, and performance of the supplier relationship.
Negotiation of NDAs, LTAs and T&Cs with suppliers.
Monitor supplier pricing, quality, and delivery performance, addressing any underperformance.
Develop and manage supplier scheduling to support customer demands.
Manage scheduling and purchase order processes within an ERP system.
Prioritise and complete tasks in accordance with commitments to support business and customer expectations.
Work in accordance with the Quality Management System and Employee Handbook.
Complete ERP system tasks to ensure material traceability is maintained.
Take responsibility for the leadership and prioritisation of the supply chain priorities.
Lead the development of the supply chain to support the business roadmap.

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent education.
Strong creative and innovative problem‑solving capability.
Ability to build and foster professional relationships.
Experience in managing supply‑chain activities using ERP software tools.
Ability to write high‑quality communications and understand technical reports.
Able to communicate effectively across all levels in a cross‑disciplinary environment.
Coaching and development of colleagues.
Change‑management experience for implementation of continuous improvement.
Broad view on developing technologies and opportunities.
Desirable experience:
- Strong technical and practical understanding of manufacturing processes, such as welding, brazing, bonding, polishing and etching, and working with laser light sources.
- Ability to lead root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving activities.
- Experience working with and processing optical fibres.
- Technical understanding and experience of designing optical devices.

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Posted: July 19th, 2026