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!