Full Job Description
Are you a technically-minded supply chain expert ready to take
ownership of a key supplier relationship in a fast-moving
manufacturing environment?
I'm working with a reputable client
in the Defence sector who are seeking an experienced Supply
Chain Specialist to join their team immediately
to manage production and performance with a key supplier.
- Role: 12-month contract
- Location: Based in Norwich
- Working Pattern: Hybrid (4-day week)
- Pay: Competitive hourly rate (Inside IR35)
This supply chain role will require a strong focus on
ensuring on-time delivery, resolving manufacturing and supply issues,
and maintaining a firm onsite presence.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Act as the main liaison
between our business and the supplier, providing consistent site
presence
- Tackle production delays, material flow issues, and
escalate risks as needed
- Coordinate across Supply Chain,
Projects, Engineering & Quality
- Bring structure, consistency,
and accountability to supplier performance
- Confidently
challenge the norm and lead process improvements.
If you
thrive under pressure, understand manufacturing environments and can
push for results with a professional yet assertive, this is the role
for you!
Required Skills/Experience:
- CIPS or Lean/Six Sigma background
- Strong supply
chain/manufacturing experience
- Experience managing
challenging supplier relationships
- Technical knowledge of
build/assembly processes.
Why This Role?
- Flexible working pattern
- Competitive
hourly rate (Inside IR35)
- Great opportunity to apply
technical and commercial skills to drive real improvements
This is fantastic Defence sector opportunity for a
Supply Chain Specialist who gets stuck in, sorts problems
fast, and is willing to challenge the norm. If this opportunity is for
you - Apply Now!