Head of Supply Chain

Our client, a confidential and growing company, is looking for a strategic and experienced Head of Supply Chain to join their Executive Management Team (EMT) based in Billingham . In this senior role, you will be pivotal in shaping and executing supply chain strategies that support the company’s ambitious growth objectives. You will oversee procurement, operations, Health & Safety, Facilities Management, and production functions, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable processes that align with the company’s long-term vision. This position requires a proactive, data-driven leader to optimise the supply chain, deliver quality outcomes, and foster strong relationships with suppliers while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Supply Chain Leadership: Contribute to overall business strategy and planning, leveraging data insights and systems thinking to support business goals.

• End-to-End Supply Chain Strategy: Lead strategy development, focusing on cost efficiency, operational improvement, and business growth objectives.

• Team Leadership and Development: Direct, coach, and support supply chain teams, ensuring that performance and development goals are met through data-driven KPIs.

• Supplier and Vendor Management: Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery reliability, and compliance, guided by data-backed evaluations.

• Risk Mitigation and Operational Excellence: Proactively identify risks and streamline supply chain operations, leveraging real-time data and insights for continuous improvement.

• ESG and Sustainability Initiatives: Champion Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives within the supply chain to drive sustainable growth.

• Health & Safety and Facilities Oversight: Manage Health & Safety and facilities operations, using data to drive effective and safe workplace standards.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, CIPS, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics in a senior role.
• Demonstrated strategic planning experience at Board level.
• Proficient in supply chain software, ERP systems, MRP, and advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional communication skills and strong commercial acumen.
• Analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills with a track record in contract management.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Oracle NetSuite and Netstock software.
• Background in product costing and BOM knowledge.

Hours- 40 hours per week between 8am and 5pm- most finish at 2.30pm on a FridaySalary- £60K-£80K depending on experienceGBS Bonus25 days A/L plus bank hol (includes Bday off, Xmas eve off etc)