Supply Chain Manager

Location: Ely (CB6) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35669 Polytec are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead Purchasing, Planning and Supplier Quality Engineering teams for a complex electro-mechanical manufacturing operation based in Ely. Responsibilities: * Design and implement supply chain strategies that connect activities across Purchasing, Planning and Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) teams to streamline processes, improve productivity, optimise flow and minimise inventory costs * Negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance and strategically develop the vendor base to sustain the steady introduction of new products, applications and technologies * Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, with a particular focus on key product lines, OEM customers and new product releases * Motivate team members and perform regular appraisals or 1-to-1 meetings * Communicate goals and objectives to team members and utilise resources adequately * Communicate team briefs to all team members on a regular basis Requirements: * Degree qualified (or equivalent) in relevant field * MCIPS or other recognised supply chain management qualification * Previous supply chain management experience, preferably in electronics or similar scientific manufacturing industry * Experience in Supplier quality development * Negotiation skills * Strong knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) * Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) would be beneficial * Understanding of Lean principles and their practical implementation within the supply chain * Strong organisation and project management skills * Proficiency in ERP supply chain software (eg. Microsoft D365) and MS Office Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below