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We’re recruiting for a talented Supply Chain Manager to join our business, a key role that will shape and lead supply chain strategy across the Group. Reporting to the Group Procurement & Operations Director, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the Group has the structure and capacity to deliver its ambitious pipeline of work.

You’ll work closely with Construction and Commercial Directors, aligning your efforts with the Group’s strategic objectives. Your focus will be on ensuring procurement and commercial activity is carried out in line with best practice, while developing and implementing a clear category strategy across all relevant spend areas. You’ll also manage the collation and maintenance of the approved supplier list, ensuring we’re working with the right partners to deliver exceptional outcomes.

About You

You’ll be a member or fellow of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), with a strong background in supply chain leadership. You’ll bring excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with key stakeholders and suppliers. You understand different perspectives and can make sound decisions while building positive, productive working relationships.

You’ll have experience driving supplier performance improvement and embedding innovation and insight into procurement. You’re results-oriented, able to plan and deliver against project deadlines, and have a strong understanding of the property development or construction sector, including experience leading tender processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact at Group level, influence strategic decisions, and be part of a high-performing team driving meaningful change.

At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you:

• Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.
li>Wellbeing: Access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform is available.
• < trong>Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.
• Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme

Why Choose Watkin Jones Group?

Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management.

Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We’re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and advance your career with a market leader, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary & Package

• From 45,000 per annum
• Deeside Industrial Estate
• Permanent and Full Time
• 25 days holiday
• 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 3pm Friday
• Flexitime
• Company Pension

Supply Chain Manager (Engineering Focus)

We are seeking a technically minded Supply Chain Manager to join our expanding organisation at our UK office in Deeside. This role is integral to bridging engineering design with manufacturing execution, ensuring technical integrity is maintained across the full product lifecycle from concept and design through to production and delivery.

The successful candidate will combine a strong engineering or technical background with proven supply chain expertise, ensuring robust supplier performance and continuous process optimisation. You will act as the technical interface between design engineers, manufacturing partners, and subcontractors, ensuring specifications are accurately translated into deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and validate engineering projects from costing and prototyping through to production launch and customer delivery.
• Translate design requirements into subcontractor specifications, incorporating manufacturing feasibility and quality acceptance standards.
• Identify and escalate supplier or subcontractor bottlenecks, proposing technical and process-driven solutions.
• Ensure project deliverables are achieved within budget, schedule, and technical specifications, implementing optimisations where required.
• Conduct and/or organise acceptance checks (dimensional, mechanical, and quality assurance testing) when needed.
• Analyse failures or non-conformities, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, and supply processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams and suppliers.

Requirements

• Strong technical background with in-depth knowledge ofmanufacturing and supply chain processes .
• Proven ability to integrate engineering requirements into purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Skilled at stakeholder management, problem solving, and handling multiple concurrent projects.
• Confident in leading technical discussions with suppliers and resolving design-to-manufacturing challenges.
• Willingness to undertake occasional site visits to suppliers and subcontractors.

Full training will be provided - for a confidential discussion please get in touch!

Supply Chain Manager
36,000 - 42,000 + Training + Early Friday Finish + Progression
Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 17:30, Friday, 07:30 - 12:15
Near Bordon, Hampshire - Commutable from Alton, Liphook, Farnham & Haslemere

Do you have supply chain, procurement or purchasing experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment? Are you looking for an exciting new role stepping in to a supply chain manager position? Do you want to join an industry leading manufacturing employer who are heavily backed by a global, multisite organisation and pride them selves on first class training as well as excellent staff retention?

Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a supply chain manager to join the team working out of their state of the art facility near Bordon. The successful applicant will have an excellent platform in place to develop into an experience supply chain manager. You will liaise with the logistics, projects, planning, manufacturing and sales teams to ensure that the facility is functioning efficiently and meeting company and customer standards. The training will enable you to support with production planning, supply chain, management, project management and other requirements within the business giving you an opportunity to enhance your manufacturing skills & knowledge by gaining exposure to multiple teams and processes within the business.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a company who have gone from strength to strength over the last 50 years and continue to gain significant investment and expertise from the wider parent group. With a loyal customer base split across multiple industries such as medical, military, rail, industrial and automotive the business continue to expand and provide excellent opportunities to their staff.

For more information please click apply and contact Patrick Walsh - REF04563SM - (phone number removed)

The Role:
*Supporting with the supply chain, planning and logistics
*Supply chain manager
*Access to enhance a range of skills across manufacturing

The Candidate:
*Supply Chain, Procurement or Logistics experience within manufacturing or engineering
*Keen to develop your skills and progress
*A commutable distance to Bordon

elix Sourcing Solutions Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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Supply Chain Manager, Poole

Are you a strategic supply chain leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence and driving real business value?

Rubicon’s client is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to shape and execute a long-term, multi-tiered supply chain strategy that supports their continued growth, enhances manufacturing capacity, and delivers measurable improvements in cost, quality, and lead time.

About the Role

As Supply Chain Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the global supply chain—building it from the ground up for scalability, reliability, and performance. You’ll lead all supply chain operations, including materials and inventory management, external manufacturing partnerships, and future capacity planning, while aligning tightly with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and finance teams. This is a high-impact role, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment and wants to make a difference from day one.

This in an instrumental role in shaping the future of the business and is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced technical environment and wants to make a difference form day one.

You’ll benefit from 25 days holiday + BH, 5% Pension contribution, life insurance cover up to 3 times of annual salary.

 Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a robust, multi-tiered supply chain strategy to meet current and future needs.
• Lead end-to-end supply chain operations across components, assemblies, and complete product manufacturing.
• Build and manage a global network of suppliers, partners, and machining vendors to meet quality, lead time, and cost targets.
• Drive inventory and materials management processes across all sites
• Forecast future product demand in collaboration with sales and finance teams to ensure readiness and responsiveness.
• Champion just-in-time and vendor-managed inventory strategies.
• Evaluate and audit suppliers in coordination with QHSE and engineering.
• Develop KPIs and lead quarterly performance reviews with key vendors.
• Continuously analyse supply chain data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior supply chain, operations, or manufacturing role.
• Strong engineering background with the ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Successful track record in sourcing and developing global suppliers.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision and empowered decision-making authority.

Ready to Apply?
Please contact Ellie at Rubicon and upload your updated CV in response to this advert.

Supply Chain Manager
Up to 45,000 per annum (depending on experience) + bonus
Corsham, Wiltshire
Permanent

Are you a dynamic and experienced supply chain professional seeking a pivotal role within a well-established and growing organisation? If so, then this could be the opportunity YOU have been looking for!

Working in partnership with my client, we are looking for a highly motivated Supply Chain Manager to lead their order processing and purchasing teams, ensuring seamless operations and driving continuous improvement. They are a successful and reputable company with over a decade of experience in their sector, serving a global customer base. Efficient sourcing and a robust supply chain are at the heart of their business model.

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be instrumental in optimising our end-to-end supply chain. You will lead and mentor two key teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Your focus will be on achieving operational excellence, cost-effectiveness, and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the order processing team to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment, optimise logistics, and maintain excellent customer relationships.
• Lead the purchasing team in the strategic procurement of high-quality materials at competitive prices
• Building strong supplier partnerships and managing inventory effectively.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across both order processing and purchasing functions.
• Recruit, manage, mentor, and develop the order processing and purchasing teams.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping on their ERP system.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets.
• Collaborate with the QC manager to evaluate supplier performance.
• Stay informed on relevant UK and international trade regulations.
• Develop and present performance reports using key metrics and KPIs.

Person Specification:

• Degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a relevant scientific field (preferred but not essential).
• 2- 3 years' experience in a similar supply chain management role, ideally within the chemical supplies industry.
• Experience using ERP or similar systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits;

• Permanent, full-time contract (35 hours per week).
• Company pension scheme.
• Health cashback scheme & EAP (subject to successful probation).
• Employee annual bonus scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance (24 days, increasing with service).
• Comfortable break room with refreshments.
• On-site parking.
• Outdoor break areas.
• The opportunity to join a friendly and dynamic team.

Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications. Should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

Supply Chain Manager role based in Cheshire. Working with a well established manufacturing company

Client Details

Our client is a well established manufacturing company based in Cheshire

Description

Provide the required leadership, direction and management for the procurement and supply chain team while collaborating with internal stakeholders including Production, Quality, Finance, and the Global Supply Chain/Procurement Team to support the business.

Oversee freight management

Responsible for all site materials functions, including sourcing, sub-contracting, supplier management, buyer / planner activities, inventory management, and material cost reductions.

Responsible for Day-to-day line management and motivation of a team of procurement & supply chain professionals for designated site.

Implement and lead the company's Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to optimize the company's resources to meet customer demand and company financial objectives.

Responsible for supplier quality to deliver an effective Supplier Measurement and Management Program to include scorecards and where necessary conduct Quarterly Business Reviews.

Manage key business stakeholders to source products at the right time, quantity, cost, and quality for designated site.

Ensure supply chain performance and working capital metrics are implemented, monitored, and controlled.

Daily, Weekly and Monthly Supply Chain Performance reporting - Focus on MPV performance and LOB.

Plan and implement logistical strategy for each material category and product.

Implement and manage supply chain risk management.

Support the central function to create and implement best-in-class, standardised and common processes, and procedures for each of the functions, ensure functional alignment globally and to drive continuous improvement

Profile

Bachelor's degree Business Administration with a focus on Operations/Supply Chain Management preferred, or other relevant qualification or equivalent experience.

Proven purchasing experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting.

Experienced in leading teams and reporting into SME and / or matrixed structures.

Experience using manufacturing-based ERP systems

A good understanding of best in class sourcing, negotiation and purchasing techniques.

A good understanding of best practice in the fields of inventory planning and management in an OEM or SME and distribution environment.

A good understand of alternate replenishment methods, including Kanban and demand-pull systems.

An understanding of best practice in terms of global freight, transportation and logistics.

A good understanding of Continuous Improvement / lean principles and practices and how to develop and manage highly effective teams.

Good interpersonal, influencing and networking skills.

Job Offer

60,000 to 70,000 plus benefits

Supply Chain Manager - Food Manufacturing
Peterborough
65,000 - 70,000
The Collective Network is proud to be partnering with a leading global manufacturing business who are experiencing an exciting period of transformation and growth. We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their senior leadership team in Cambridgeshire, driving change, optimisation, and excellence across the supply chain function.

This is a pivotal role with full ownership of the site's supply chain strategy and execution. You'll lead and develop a high-performing planning and logistics team, ensuring seamless integration of systems and processes, whilst delivering exceptional customer service and meeting key performance metrics.
With significant investment being made in new production lines and infrastructure, this role is central to shaping the future of the business. We're seeking a strong leader who thrives in a fast-paced, complex manufacturing environment and who can inspire and drive continuous improvement.

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  Develop and lead the site's supply chain function, ensuring effective integration of SAP and best-practice processes.
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  Oversee supply planning, raw material call-off, scheduling, transport, and logistics activities.
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  Drive delivery of KPIs, ensuring compliance and continuous process improvement.
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  Lead the demand planning process, aligning procurement, manufacturing, and resource allocation.
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  End-to-end inventory management, ensuring stock control and cost optimisation.
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  Deliver robust monthly/weekly reporting and oversee site supply reviews.
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  Manage and develop the S&OP process, ensuring collaboration across all functions.
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  Provide strong people leadership, nurturing talent and driving team engagement.

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  Proven track record in a senior supply chain role within a complex manufacturing environment.
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  Strong experience working with ERP/MRP systems (M3 knowledge highly desirable).
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  Demonstrable people leadership and change management experience.
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  Ability to work cross-functionally and influence at all levels.
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  A confident, dynamic leader who thrives on accountability and decision-making.
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  Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

This is more than just a supply chain role - it's a chance to be part of a business undergoing significant growth and investment. As part of the senior leadership team, you'll play a critical role in shaping the site's future, whilst enjoying the autonomy to implement improvements and inspire change.

Salary & Package

• From 45,000 per annum
• Deeside Industrial Estate
• Permanent and Full Time
• 25 days holiday
• 8.30am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 3pm Friday
• Flexitime
• Company Pension

Supply Chain Manager (Engineering Focus)

We are seeking a technically minded Supply Chain Manager to join our expanding organisation at our UK office in Deeside. This role is integral to bridging engineering design with manufacturing execution, ensuring technical integrity is maintained across the full product lifecycle from concept and design through to production and delivery.

The successful candidate will combine a strong engineering or technical background with proven supply chain expertise, ensuring robust supplier performance and continuous process optimisation. You will act as the technical interface between design engineers, manufacturing partners, and subcontractors, ensuring specifications are accurately translated into deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and validate engineering projects from costing and prototyping through to production launch and customer delivery.
• Translate design requirements into subcontractor specifications, incorporating manufacturing feasibility and quality acceptance standards.
• Identify and escalate supplier or subcontractor bottlenecks, proposing technical and process-driven solutions.
• Ensure project deliverables are achieved within budget, schedule, and technical specifications, implementing optimisations where required.
• Conduct and/or organise acceptance checks (dimensional, mechanical, and quality assurance testing) when needed.
• Analyse failures or non-conformities, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, and supply processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams and suppliers.

Requirements

• Strong technical background with in-depth knowledge ofmanufacturing and supply chain processes .
• Proven ability to integrate engineering requirements into purchasing and supply chain operations.
• Skilled at stakeholder management, problem solving, and handling multiple concurrent projects.
• Confident in leading technical discussions with suppliers and resolving design-to-manufacturing challenges.
• Willingness to undertake occasional site visits to suppliers and subcontractors.

Full training will be provided - for a confidential discussion please get in touch!

We’re recruiting for a talented Supply Chain Manager to join our business, a key role that will shape and lead supply chain strategy across the Group. Reporting to the Group Procurement & Operations Director, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the Group has the structure and capacity to deliver its ambitious pipeline of work.

You’ll work closely with Construction and Commercial Directors, aligning your efforts with the Group’s strategic objectives. Your focus will be on ensuring procurement and commercial activity is carried out in line with best practice, while developing and implementing a clear category strategy across all relevant spend areas. You’ll also manage the collation and maintenance of the approved supplier list, ensuring we’re working with the right partners to deliver exceptional outcomes.

About You

You’ll be a member or fellow of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), with a strong background in supply chain leadership. You’ll bring excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and negotiate with key stakeholders and suppliers. You understand different perspectives and can make sound decisions while building positive, productive working relationships.

You’ll have experience driving supplier performance improvement and embedding innovation and insight into procurement. You’re results-oriented, able to plan and deliver against project deadlines, and have a strong understanding of the property development or construction sector, including experience leading tender processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact at Group level, influence strategic decisions, and be part of a high-performing team driving meaningful change.

At Watkin Jones, we believe in investing in our people. Here’s what we can offer you:

• Work-Life Balance: 25 days of annual leave (increasing with tenure), agile working arrangements, and discounted gym memberships.
li>Wellbeing: Access to ‘Your Wellbeing’ programme & OpenUp – a confidential wellbeing platform is available.
• < trong>Rewards: Discretionary annual bonus, health cash plan, life insurance, and more.
• Benefits: Exclusive shopping discounts, and a contributory pension scheme

Why Choose Watkin Jones Group?

Watkin Jones Group is the UK’s leading developer, builder, and manager of residential-for-rent homes, with a rich history dating back to 1791. With 54,000+ homes developed and in-build across over 254 schemes, we have a proven track record of success. Our operating arm, Fresh, manages over 18,500 units across 58 schemes, representing approximately £1.7bn of assets under management.

Joining us means becoming part of a company that’s not only deeply rooted in history but also firmly focused on the future. We’re committed to creating high-quality rental homes, fostering vibrant communities, and driving sustainable development. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, innovative environment. If you’re ready to make a significant impact and advance your career with a market leader, we’d love to hear from you!