Supply Chain
We appreciate that a detailed understanding of supply chain roles and the various structures they fall within are essential to be able to support our clients with recruitment in this sector. We work with our candidates to provide challenging opportunities that support their careers across the entire Supply Chain.
The types of roles we recruit for include:
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Latest Jobs
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Demand Planner
£32000.00 - £36000.00 per annum
Reading
A fantastic opportunity for a Demand Planner to join a leading pharmaceutical business based in Reading with a salary up to £36,000. Candidates will have previous experience within supply chain and demand planner specifically within an pharmaceutical environment. Role responsibilities of the Demand Planner include: Manage operational interactions across markets to meet forecasted requirements Plan and monitor the supply chain to ensure timely delivery Negotiate supplier inventory parameters the safety stocks and lead times Oversee new product introductions, packaging changes and customer demand communication Lead month-end and KPI reporting, identifying trends and areas for improvement Provide customer overviews at S&OP meetings and perform root cause analysis for improvements Person Specification of the Demand Planner: Strong communication, planning, organisation, and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP or similar Pharma industry knowledge is a plus Experience in planning, purchasing cycles and manufacturing process Capability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment Salary Up to £36k Hybrid working - 2 days WFH This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a demand planner, supply chain specialist, S&OP planner, demand forecaster, demand planning assistant, demand planning manager, planning manager, supply chain analyst, procurement analyst, forecast analyst, supply chain coordinator or supply chain planner
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Operations Manager
£250 - £300 per day + Negotiable Umbrella Rate
Oldham
Business Manager - Site Operations Manager £33.81 per hour / £270.48 per day (umbrella company gross rate) Are you a strong operational leader with a passion for driving performance, developing teams, and delivering customer excellence? Butler Ross are please to be supporting our client, a global leader in environmental solutions, in their urgent recruitment of a Site Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a waste management site. This is an exciting opportunity to take charge of a high-value operation (several million pounds in revenue), lead a dedicated team, and ensure the safe and efficient delivery of services to our customers. This short-term contract role offers you the chance to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact across a range of functions including financial management, compliance, people development, and operational efficiency. We're looking for someone with a commercial mindset, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of fleet or waste operations. You'll work closely with stakeholders to deliver results and implement innovative, sustainable solutions. While this is initially a short term contract role, there's real potential for the position to become permanent for the right individual, depending on business needs and performance. If you're seeking a dynamic and hands-on leadership role where your expertise will be highly valued, and potentially rewarded with a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you. The working arrangement for this role is on site, 5 days per week, with occasional travel to other sites or customer visits. This position would be well suited to individuals with prior experience of operations / site operations management, especially those with strong team leadership capabilities, and additional experience including budget, risk, logistics, or fleet management.
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Supply Chain Director
£80000.00 - £90000.00 per annum
Poole
A dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Director to join their team in Poole. This role offers a salary of up to £90,000 and requires full on-site presence. This position will be responsible for the existing fulfilment and category management functions and the continued sourcing of new suppliers to improve lead times, quality and cost. Ideal candidates will possess proven experience in supply chain and procurement within a manufacturing background. Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Director include: Manage gross profit and price reductions through cost-saving initiatives, sourcing better value products, rationalising ranges, and developing own brand products. Monitor and improve KPIs related to team performance, supplier management, and stock status, support growth of own brand in collaboration with sales and marketing. Support tendering, bid preparation, and securing supplier discounts; proactively assist in leveraging new business opportunities. Oversee product range lifecycle management, data accuracy, stock rationalisation, and ensure compliance with product documentation and certifications. Manage the Fulfilment Team to ensure timely customer orders, supplier deliveries, and maintain efficient operational processes. Lead, coach, and support a team with enthusiasm and professionalism, ensuring strong work ethics and alignment with company values. Person Specification of the Supply Chain Director: Previous experience in a supply chain and procurement within a manufacturing environment Results-driven, energetic, highly organised, and proactive with a strong focus on customer and business needs. Collaborates as one team, aligns with organisational values, and advocates for procurement and customer interests. Embrace learning from failure, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement. Demonstrates personal and team accountability, sets challenging goals, and reviews performance regularly. Builds relationships, develops others, and maintains a customer-focused, professional approach. Adapts to change, thinks strategically, encourages innovation, and maintains high standards of quality and integrity. Salary Up to £90k This positions requires full onsite presence This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain and procurement as a supply chain director, procurement director, head of supply chain, supply chain and procurement director, director of supply chain operations, supply chain manager, supply chain lead, procurement lead, global supply chain director, category manager or operations and supply chain director
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Supply Chain Manager
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per annum
Poole
A dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team in Poole. This role offers a salary of up to £50,000 and requires full on-site presence. The opportunity has arisen due to substantial business expansion, highlighting the company's commitment to strengthening their supply chain operations. Ideal candidates will possess proven experience in managing supply chain functions, with a strong background in retail or consumables sectors. If you are a proactive professional looking to make a significant impact within a thriving organisation, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager include: Manage inventory levels and ensure high stock availability and order fulfillment, meeting key performance indicators Optimise working capital by balancing stock levels, minimising excess inventory, and implementing effective stocking strategies based on usage and customer contracts. Lead the fulfillment team to execute inventory and ordering decisions efficiently, supported by reports, strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain strong supplier relationships, organise meetings, resolve issues, and support supplier development and scoring. Provide cost, usage, and performance data to support strategic decision-making and collaborate with supply chain partners, customers, and internal divisions to strengthen service offerings. Monitor supply chain performance, identify bottlenecks, ensure compliance with regulations, and complete all assigned tasks regularly to improve overall efficiency. Person Specification of the Supply Chain Manager: Previous experience in a supply chain within a retail or consumables industry Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective internal and external interactions. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, quality control, and problem-solving throughout fulfillment processes. Technically skilled in warehouse management systems and other fulfillment technologies. Proven ability to plan, organise, and streamline workflows for efficient operations, considering environmental sustainability. Salary Up to £50k This positions requires full onsite presence This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a supply chain manager, supply chain lead, supply chain specialist, inventory manager, supply chain supervisor, supply chain coordinator, supply chain operations manager, operations manager, materials manager, supply chain planning manager or supply chain team leader
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Strategic Purchasing Lead
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
Bournemouth
Butler Ross are pleased to be supporting our client, a leading services and solutions provider to the marine and offshore industry, in their search for a highly capable Strategic Purchasing Lead (prior experience in this sector is not required!) This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to make a real impact at an organisation, where you can see clear results in the work you perform - as you will be taking the lead managing complex supplier relationships and contractual negotiations. The salary on offer for this position ranges from £55,000 - £60,000, plus benefits such as private medical and solid pension contributions. The role will operate on a hybrid-working basis, with time to be split between their office (Bournemouth area), home-working, and supplier visits - the model of which is open to discussion. Responsibilities Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for key categories, focusing on long-term value creation Leading supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management processes. Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, effectively managing supplier performance Monitoring and managing supply chain risks, market trends and cost factors Managing internal stakeholders and collaborating across teams to align procurement strategies and project requirements Driving continuous improvement across the organisation, especially procurement processes, tools, and supplier performance. Ideal Experience Strong negotiation skills and commercial understanding Experience with contract management and service level agreements (SLA's) Prior experience with sourcing and supplier development Excellent supplier relationship management capabilities Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytic skills If this position is of interest, or would you like to request additional details, please apply via this advert or reach out to us, Butler Ross, directly. This position would be well suited to individuals who have previously held any of the below, or similar, positions: Procurement Manager / Purchasing Manager / Sourcing Manager / Commodity Manager / Supplier Relationship Manager / Contract Manager / Contracts Manager / Supply Chain Manager / Category Manager / Strategic Buyer / Lead Buyer / Procurement Specialist / Commercial Manager / Vendor Manager
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Quality Engineer
£50000 - £60000.00 per annum
Fareham
Are you a detail-oriented Quality Engineer looking for a new, exciting, opportunity? Butler Ross are currently recruiting for a Quality Engineer on behalf of an organisation involved in the defence sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in playing a key role in ensuring high-quality product and project performance, compliance, and driving continuous improvement. This opportunity is offering a salary from £50,000 - £60,000 and will be predominantly situated at their site in Fareham. Your responsibilities will include: Review Quality Plans, FUDs, Inspection & Test Plans, and QA/NDT documentation Interpret codes, standards, and specifications to ensure compliance Collaborate with QA Manager and Project Leads on documentation and QA deliverables Ensure Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) conformity Conduct weld fit-up inspections and visual inspections Validate welder qualifications and ensure prolongation is maintained Perform cleanliness inspections and ensure material traceability Manage calibration control of inspection tools and equipment Ideal Experience Sector experience within any of the following environments would be beneficial; Defence, Nuclear, Automotive, Marine or Aerospace Project Quality and Quality Control experience Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 Proficiency in PPAP, MSA, GR&R, and process mapping Supplier development and document control experience Contract & Specification review skills (RFQ, Drawing Specs) Due to the nature of the organisation, position, and projects - you MUST be a UK national for security clearance requirements. Unfortunately individuals who can not be security cleared, will be unable to be considered. Please apply via this advert, or reach out to us directly to discuss any questions or request additional details. This position would be well-suited to an individual who has previously held any of the following (or similar) positions: Quality Engineer / Supplier Quality Engineer / Quality Assurance Engineer / Quality Manager / Supplier Quality Manager Quality Control Engineer / Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer / Quality Inspector / Quality Technician
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