Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
Department: Operations
Reports To: Senior Leadership Team
Reportees: 2+ (with scope to grow)
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds with occasional potential travel overseas
Package
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Based in Leeds
25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays
Profit share bonus scheme
Development opportunitiesPosition Statement
We are seeking a commercially driven and operationally strong Supply Chain Manager to lead and develop our end-to-end supply chain function within a growing B2B business supplying into both contract & retail clients predominantly within the UK.
This is not a raw manufacturing environment. The business operates a finishing and assembly model, sourcing components and finished elements from a global supplier base, which are then assembled, finished, and supplied into contract, and readymade goods imported for supply into retailers.
As such, the role requires an individual experienced in managing component-based supply chains, coordinating multiple suppliers, and ensuring consistent availability, quality, and performance across assembled products.
The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships across Europe, China, Turkey, India and other emerging markets, ensuring continuity of supply, competitive purchasing, and consistent product standards.
The business has existing strong systems and processes in place, which significantly supports the role, and a team of knowledgeable colleagues who support each other.
Key Objectives
Deliver measurable cost savings across procurement and supply chain activities
Manage and improve to best-in-class supply chain management system
Strengthen and diversify the global supplier base
Ensure consistent product quality and supply reliability across assembled products
Improve supplier performance through data-driven metrics and relationship management
Role Responsibilities
Take full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, managing procurement of components, and to understand sub-assemblies and finished elements to support internal assembly and finishing operations
Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships across Europe, China, Turkey, India and other key sourcing regions
Negotiate pricing, contracts and supply agreements to deliver cost savings while ensuring continuity and security of supply
Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers to support growth, reduce risk and improve supply chain flexibility
Oversee forecasting and demand planning to ensure alignment between supply and customer requirements, collaborating closely along with the Operations, Sales and finance departments
Manage lead times effectively across all suppliers, proactively identifying and mitigating potential delays or disruptions
Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained across multiple SKUs and component lines to support uninterrupted assembly and fulfilment
Oversee the full purchasing cycle, including stock control and order management
Monitor, expedite and manage orders to ensure on-time delivery against agreed schedules
Manage logistics, freight and import/export processes across international supply routes
Implement and maintain quality control processes for incoming goods, ensuring consistency against product specifications
Monitor and manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and service metrics
Working closely with the Goods-In function, managing workloads, space capacity and incoming goods
Develop and track KPIs to drive performance, identify improvements and support data-driven decision making
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes, reduce costs and enhance efficiency
Oversee inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels, storage and availability of components for assembly
Manage returns, back orders and supplier discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
Contribute to management discussions, providing insight and leadership on supply chain strategy and performance
Provide reporting for daily, weekly, monthly key metrics and board reporting, and planning ahead to meet business objectives.
People and HR skills an essential part of the role
Managing perpetual and annual inventory counts
Would be excellent to have H&S accreditations and experience (desirable but not essential)
Future potential of new product development and procurement role and/or management progressionRequirements
Proven experience in a component-based, assembly or distribution-led supply chain environment
Background in industries such as FMCG, retail supply, consumer goods or engineered products (non-raw manufacturing)
Strong track record of managing international suppliers, particularly in Asia and Europe
Demonstrated ability to manage multi-supplier, multi-component supply chains
Proven success delivering cost savings and operational improvements
Experience in supplier negotiation, contract management and performance tracking
Experience with supply chain systems and data analysis
CIPS qualification (desirable but not essential)
Key Competencies
Commercial awareness and strong negotiation skills
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
Strong coordination skills across complex, multi-supplier environments
Analytical and data-driven mindset
Ability to operate in an agile manner for reactive & fast-paced solutions
Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
Willingness to travel internationallyBenefits
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum (negotiable)
Profit share bonus scheme
Birthdays off
Development opportunities
Opportunity to shape and build a global supply chain function
Work within a business focused on assembly, finishing and retail supply rather than manufacturing
Exposure to international sourcing and supplier development
Real impact on cost, quality and operational performance
Salary description
£40000.00 - £50000.00 per year