1,801 Supply jobs in the United Kingdom

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Commercial Buyer / Supply Chain Specialist based Stoke on Trent to oversee and optimise our end-to-end supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring our overall supply chain strategy to maximise efficiency and productivity, reduce costs, and ensure high-quality customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that support business goals and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee procurement, inventory management
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate supplier performance.
• Work with Sales Team (multi channels) and Planning team to ensure Forecast demand and plan supply to meet business needs.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement improvements.
• Coordinate with production, sales, and finance teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Optimise warehouse operations and transportation logistics to reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies.
• Utilise supply chain softwareto manage processes and data.
• Lead and develop the Procurement/supply chain team, promoting continuous improvement and best practices.

Requirements:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field (ideal)
• CIPS qualification
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management or logistics.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes including procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with international supply chain operations.

Work Environment:

• Office-based with occasional travel to warehouses, suppliers
• Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and proactive problem-solving.

Supply Chain Administrator

• 6 Month FTC
• Hybrid working once trained, 2 days at home 3 in the office in Theale.

This is an opportunity to work for a prestigious healthcare company on a 6 month contract in their busy procurement team. The team are upgrading their systems and need some support during this busy period. Knowledge of MS Dynamics would be highly useful.

Your role as Procurement Administrator will be to:

• Process purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Confidently communicate with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve purchase order and invoice queries quickly and efficiently.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly procurement reports, including budget tracking and expenditure analysis.
• Produce excel based templates and process flow charts, ensuring they're kept updated.
• Identify and highlight key areas for potential cost saving exploration to the procurement category manager, involving exporting, manipulating, and reviewing large quantities of data in excel.
• Proactively identify areas for process improvement and support the administration processes of all workstreams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies related to procurement.
• Support the wider team with answering calls and/or responding to email queries when demand requires.

The person:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in administrative roles
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with great attention to detail
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Must be excel competent to an intermediate level and confident around spreadsheet creation and manipulation of data (including look ups and pivot tables)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact at various levels
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics D365 highly useful

For salary information please call Sharon or Chloe on (phone number removed)

Supply Chain Apprentice 

Location : Alfreton, Derbyshire
Salary : Above Average Apprenticeship Rate
Contract : Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Looking to kick-start your career in Supply Chain and Operations

Join Autochair – the UK’s leading manufacturer of vehicle adaptations for people with disabilities or mobility issues. Our recently expanded manufacturing facility in Derbyshire is set to increase production capacity significantly, and we’re looking for a talented and ambitious apprentice to grow with us.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen interest in supply chain, logistics or manufacturing operations to gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification.

The Role

Working closely with our Production Planning Specialists and Sales team, your apprenticeship will be tailored to your development needs and include a variety of key activities such as:

•   Managing the daily sales orders spreadsheet to coordinate production and dispatch
li>  Creating warehouse shipments and picks for customer orders li>  Flagging stock issues through the warehouse pick process li>  Monitoring sales order lead times and highlighting potential delays li>  Communicating stock availability updates to the Sales team li>  Closing out production orders and updating inventory in the system li>  Raising manual production orders for build-on-demand items li>  Ensuring that sales orders are dispatched from the shop floor li>  Supporting the wider production planning team with additional tasks

What We're Looking For

li>  A strong standard of verbal and written communication li>  Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Outlook) li>  Education to AS Level (or equivalent) or higher li>  Organised, logical, and calm under pressure li>  Motivated, team-oriented and eager to learn li>  A proactive mindset with a desire to build a lasting career in operations

Additional Information

li>  Candidates must be able to commute to our Alfreton facility with ease li>  Apprenticeship training and development will be fully supported li>  Excellent long-term prospects for the right individual

If you’re ready to “learn while you earn” and start a career that opens doors across the supply chain and manufacturing world – we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today and take your first step with Autochair.

No agencies please. 

Supply Chain Planner
North Yorkshire
Competitive + Benefits

Role Profile
Our client is a leading supplier of safety-critical solutions, driving innovation across sectors including industrial vehicles and public transport. As part of their ongoing transformation, they are looking to appoint a proactive and analytical Supply Cain Planner to help shape a data-driven, accurate, and efficient planning function.

Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate MRP schedules, optimising inventory levels, and ensuring the smooth flow of goods to meet customer demand. This is a key role within a collaborative business striving to deliver in full and on time, every time.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate MRP schedules based on forecasts, capacity, and inventory data
• Review and adjust plans in response to supply constraints or changes in demand
• Liaise with Operations and Sales to maintain system integrity and prioritise customer needs
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure raw material availability
• Monitor KPIs and identify process improvements
• Maintain accurate planning data within the ERP system
• Support the wider S&OP process with scenario planning and performance insights

Skills & Experience

• 2-5 years in a supply, production or demand planning role
• Manufacturing/logistics sector experience desirable
• Proficient in ERP systems (Microsoft Navision/Business Central preferred)
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills (Power BI a plus)
• Excellent communicator, highly organised, and detail-oriented
• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred

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• Manage the end-to-end procurement process, from identifying requirements to negotiating with suppliers and issuing purchase orders.

• Source materials and services in a timely, cost-effective manner while ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality, reliability, and contractual compliance.

• Review and optimize supply chain workflows, identifying areas for efficiency gains and cost savings.

• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure procurement supports project schedules and technical requirements.

• Research, evaluate, and implement innovative technologies and methods to improve supply chain effectiveness.

• Proactively address and resolve supply chain challenges, including delays, shortages, and budget constraints.

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of procurement activities, supplier interactions, and contractual agreements.

• Prepare and deliver regular reports to management on supply chain metrics, cost reductions, and process enhancements.

• Provide operational support to Stores, Goods In, and Logistics teams as needed.

• Proven experience in a comparable manufacturing setting.

• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Demonstrated ability to think critically and creatively when solving problems, with a proactive and positive approach.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Preference will be given to candidates with purchasing experience in the electronics sector.