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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Category Manager - Indirects
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
Borehamwood
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Category Manager - Indirects to join a prominent healthcare organisation located in Borehamwood, offering a salary of up to £60,000 + £5 car allowance on a permanent basis. In this role, you will oversee a variety of indirect spend categories, including but not limited to IT and telecommunications procurement, professional services, marketing, vending, catering, fleet management, and patient transportation. Ideal candidates will possess prior experience in purchasing or procurement, with a specific focus on managing indirect categories. Role responsibilities of the Buyer include: Manage indirect spends, focusing on IT, telecommunications, professional services, and logistics. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive technology innovation and meet clinical needs. Oversee supplier relationships, including KPI tracking and quarterly reviews. Manage contracts, including renewal tracking and maintaining the contract register. Develop sourcing strategies and handle procurement activities like ITT writing and supplier selection. Analyse volume reports to ensure contract benefits and support complex procurement projects. Person Specification of the Buyer: Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement, managing indirect categories Essential - previous IT (hardware or software) procurement experience Microsoft suit proficiency Excellent communication skills across different departments and stakeholders Driven individual with a keen desire to progress their career Salary Up to £60k + £5k car allowance Hybrid working with x3 days a week from home This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within purchasing or procurement as category manager, indirect category manager, IT Buyer, IT Buying Manager, sourcing manager, procurement manager, purchasing manager, indirect purchasing manager, indirect procurement manager, indirect spend manager, indirect category specialist or strategic sourcing manager.
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Supply Chain Project Manager
£60000.00 - £68000.00 per annum
Cheltenham
A rapidly expanding organisation is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager to join their team on a permanent basis in Staverton, Cheltenham, with a salary of £68,000. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the PMO and Supply Chain teams to oversee the transition of new licenses and the transfer of product lines to and from the business. Ideal candidates will possess prior experience in supply chain or procurement, having held roles as a project manager or in other related positions that demonstrate relevant expertise. Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Project Manager include: Act as the primary liaison between the PMO and Site Supply Chain team, overseeing supply chain activities for the transition of new licenses into BAU (business as usual). Facilitate effective supplier onboarding by collaborating with the PMO and BAU teams and managing contract negotiations with new suppliers. Lead a team of Buyers to ensure timely placement of Pos that support the transition to BAU. Manage orderbook activities for Original Equipment, Spares, and MRO requirements, ensuring hazard part escalation and achieving clear to build status. Track and escalate Purchase Price Variance (PPV) against agreed parts costs to safeguard the transition business case. Conduct supplier site visits and participate in improvement initiatives to enhance the transition process and ensure compliance with business and regulatory standards. Person Specification of the Supply Chain Project Manager: Previous experience in purchasing/procurement/supply chain in similar role Experience working within a technical manufacturing environment Confident in dealing with all levels of people in a professional manner Demonstrable experience managing a team Excellent negotiation and organisational skills Commercially minded with an ability to deliver solutions Salary Up to £68k This role requires full onsite presence This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain or procurement as a supply chain project manager, procurement project manager, supply chain manager, procurement manager, commodity project manager, sourcing project manager or purchasing project manager
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Supply Chain Manager
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
Lancing
We are thrilled to present an excellent opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join a dynamic manufacturing company located in Lancing, offering a salary of up to £60,000. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives. You will lead a dedicated team of professionals in procurement, planning, warehousing, and customer service. Ideal candidates will possess significant experience in supply chain management, particularly within a manufacturing setting, and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities at a senior management level. Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Manager include: Order Fulfilment Management: Oversee the entire order fulfilment process from receipt to dispatch, integrating customer service, planning, purchasing, and warehousing functions to ensure efficiency. Procurement and Supplier Relations: Manage procurement activities by selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and fostering strong relationships to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials and services. Inventory Optimisation: Implement inventory control measures and demand forecasting techniques to maintain optimal stock levels, balancing product availability with minimal carrying costs and risks. Logistics and Distribution Oversight: Coordinate transportation and warehousing activities to ensure timely product delivery, optimising routes and reducing costs in collaboration with logistics partners. Team Development and Compliance: Provide coaching and mentorship to team members while ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements related to product safety and traceability. Person Specification of the Supply Chain Manager: Proven experience in supply chain management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong understanding of supply chain principles, processes and best practices Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all stakeholders Demonstratable leadership capabilities Salary Up to £60k Full onsite presence required for this role. This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a supply chain manager, head of supply chain, supply chain team leader, supply chain specialist, supply chain director, operations manager, supply chain planner or supply chain strategist
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Supplier Performance Manager
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum
Oxfordshire
We are excited to announce a remarkable opportunity for a Supplier Performance Manager to join a rapidly expanding company based in Oxford, offering a competitive salary of up to £45,000. This position has been established in response to the company's growth and recent acquisitions. In this role, you will be responsible for continuously evaluating and analyzing supplier performance, as well as managing risks and crises to enhance the overall supply chain efficiency. Ideal candidates will possess prior experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. Role responsibilities of the Supplier Performance Manager include: Monitor and assess supplier performance daily, applying standard metrics to identify gaps and develop action plans for improvement. Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and communicate metrics to stakeholders while ensuring data accuracy. Implement continuous improvement plans and conduct supplier assessments to enhance performance and identify best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as Supplier Quality and Procurement, to drive supplier development initiatives. Participate in the supplier selection process for new products, focusing on capacity expansion and process optimization. Support crisis management and risk mitigation efforts by managing action plans and ensuring prompt resolution of issues. Person Specification of the Supplier Performance Manager: Previous experience managing suppliers with a regulated manufacturing environment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Proficiency in Microsoft suites Means to conduct supplier visits - 20-50% Salary Up to £45k This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a supplier performance manager, supplier performance engineer, vendor performance manager, supplier relationship manager, supplier quality manager, vendor quality assurance manager, supplier management specialist, supply chain performance manager, vendor management supplier or supplier evaluation manager
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Supply Chain Director
£90000 - £100000 per annum
Cheltenham
A prominent and highly regarded manufacturing organisation is actively seeking to recruit a Supply Chain Director to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis in Staverton, Cheltenham. This role comes with a salary package of £100,000. The chosen candidate will be responsible for strategically leading and overseeing all aspects of the supply chain functions, which will include critical areas such as procurement, Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning as well as Sales and Operations Planning and other integral planning activities. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional with a proven track record in supply chain management who is looking to make a significant impact within a leading manufacturing organisation. Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Director include: Developing and implementing a comprehensive supply chain strategy to align with the over business objectives and growth plans Leading transformation of the supply chain functions, focusing on process improvement, cost/working capital reduction and exceptional customer service Building, mentoring and managing high-performing supply chain team Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and negotiating favourable terms Optimise inventory levels to meet production demands whilst minimising carrying costs and mitigating risks Developing and monitoring key performance indicators to assess effectiveness of the supply chain operation Person Specification of the Supply Chain Director: Previous experience in Supply Chain Managing within a manufacturing environment Previous experience within a leadership role and managing recruitment processes Demonstrable experience with supply chain management, transformation and process improvement Well-developed strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities Comfortable negotiating at the highest level with demanding and challenging customers Salary Up to £100k Role is based fully onsite with no hybrid working This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain or procurement as a supply chain manager, procurement manager, supply chain director, procurement director, head of supply chain, supply chain specialist, head of sourcing, head of procurement, head of purchasing or purchasing director
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Procurement Consultant
£50000 - £55000.00 per annum
London
**Whilst this is a remote position, you must be UK-Based and have sufficient right to work in the UK** Butler Ross have partnered exclusively with a global procurement and supply chain consultancy to support in their recruitment of a Procurement Consultant for their UK-based team. This is an exciting opportunity well suited to an individual looking to utilise their experience outside of a conventional procurement position - by developing and delivering training in specific areas of regulated procurement to a variety of clients. The salary on offer is up to £55,000 p.a., with potential flexibility for candidates who have direct experience in a similar position. It is absolutely essential that you have a good grasp and practical experience with at least one of the following: Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR) Utilities Contract Regulations 2016 (UCR) Procurement Act 2023 Prior experience with delivering training or consultancy is advantageous, but is not a prerequisite to be suitable for this opportunity. Your key responsibilities will include: Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure expectations of the company are achieved. Continually building current and new stakeholder relationships to secure repeat business by delivering quality training. Provide specific advice regarding UK Regulated Procurement Law to internal stakeholders and external customers. Delivering and developing new courses, and planning training and consultancy activities including in-house and open training courses If this position sounds like something you would be interested in, or if you are interested in understanding more about this position, please feel free to apply or contact us directly. This position would suit those with practical experience in the public or utilities sector, in positions such as: Procurement Manager / Category Manager / Category Lead / Procurement Lead / Procurement Consultant / Contract Manager / Contract Officer / Procurement Officer / Contract Consultant / Contracts Officer / Contracts Officer / Contracts Consultant
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S&OP Manager
£65000.00 - £72000.00 per annum
Gloucester
We are excited to present an exceptional opportunity for an S&OP Manager to join a global organisation based in Staverton, Cheltenham, offering a competitive salary of up to £72,000. This role has been established in response to the company's growth and recent acquisitions. The S&OP Manager will be part of the Supply Chain department and will benefit from outstanding career progression opportunities over the next few years. In this role, you will be responsible for advancing the S&OP process using a maturity matrix and effectively integrating it into the organisation. This position is well-suited for individuals with a proven track record of successfully implementing S&OP/SIOP processes within an organisation. Role responsibilities of the S&OP Manager include: Organise and execute the SIOP cycle through a cadence of meeting and milestones. Producing outputs for review at regular monthly points. Balance material supply, capacity and Inventory to support the demand requirements mitigate risk and prevent excess stock - call out the gaps. Create, monitor and support relevant KPI's in support of the SIOP process, make visible through Power Bi dashboards or equivalent Specifically identifying the levers to pull to deliver the plan while meeting revenue, DM and Cash targets Support the Make Vs Buy strategy Work closely with the PMO team from early on in a licence life cycle to balance supply and demand through any licence or business transition, with the objective of supporting white paper and ensuring continuity of supply to the customer base. Continually look for ways to improve processes within the SIOP process Person Specification of the S&OP Manager: Proven experience of successfully implement S&OP/SIOP processes within a manufacturing or distribution environment Able to collate and analyse data and provide recommendations Excellent communication both written and oral Good understanding of financial drivers and ability to understand financial data Capable of being a self starter with minimal amount of direct supervision Leadership exposure Salary Up to £72k This role is based fully on site with no hybrid working This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as an S&OP controller, S&OP manager, S&OP coordinator, demand planning manager, supply planning manager, sales and operations planning manager, SIOP controller, SIOP coordinator, SIOP manager or sales inventory and operations planning manager
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Procurement Engineer
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
Cheltenham
A rapidly expanding organisation is seeking a Procurement Engineer to join their team in Staverton, Cheltenham on a permanent basis, offering a salary of up to £60,000. This role in Procurement has been established due to business growth and recent acquisitions, providing excellent opportunities for advancement in the coming years. The role involves providing technical support to the supply chain team by identifying sourcing packages and capable suppliers, ensuring a robust product validation process and leading the introduction of new products. Role responsibilities of the Procurement Engineer include: Review and consolidate technical information for sourcing decisions within the purchasing function Improve manufacturing capacity of suppliers, prioritising improvements in line with supply chain strategies Manage technical interactions between suppliers and end customers to mitigate delivery disruption risks Serve as a local contact for technical issues to support commodity strategies and sourcing activities Interface with suppliers and commodity teams to assess capabilities affecting sourcing decisions Collaborate with suppliers on manufacturing methods and product requirements to ensure compliance Conduct supplier site visits to ensure technical compliance Person Specification of the Procurement Engineer: HNC/HND/NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering Significant manufacturing environment experience Experience with advanced quality tools (e.g., PFMEA, PPAP) Proficient in reading complex engineering drawings Excellent organizational and communication skills Commercially minded with innovative problem-solving abilities Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams Salary Up to £60k This role is working fully on site with no hybrid working This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within procurement or purchasing as a procurement engineer, purchasing engineer, supply chain engineer, sourcing engineer, procurement specialist or buyers engineer
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Supply Chain Analyst
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per annum
Cheltenham
A rapidly expanding organisation is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to join their team in Staverton, Cheltenham on a permanent basis, offering a salary of up to £50,000. This role in Procurement has been established due to business growth and recent acquisitions, providing excellent opportunities for advancement in the coming years. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in data analysis within a manufacturing setting. Role responsibilities of the Supply Chain Analyst include: Optimising end-to-end supply chain, aligning with the strategic goal of ensuring a dynamic supply chain. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, serving as a liaison between SIOP and various stakeholder groups. Data collection and analysis to support the SIOP cycle, fostering stakeholder engagement, and championing the SIOP process. Building datasets and reports on Supply/Demand, Inventory, and Operational capacity to inform decision-making. Organising SIOP prework sessions, presenting data to guide discussions and actions. Developing dashboards and reports for stakeholders to convey data insights effectively. Supporting the SIOP Manager and prepares data for senior executive review meetings. Person Specification of the Supply Chain Analyst: 3-5 years in planning/procurement with strong SIOP knowledge within a manufacturing environment Strong stakeholder management skills Proficient in ERP systems Skills in Power BI report development and dashboard creation Strong analytical, problem-solving skill set Excellent communication skills for data insights and presentations Salary Up to £50k This role is 100% on site working This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role within supply chain as a SIOP analyst, supply chain analyst, supply chain specialist, inventory analyst, operations analyst, procurement analyst, demand planner, supply chain planner, materials analyst or inventory control analyst
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