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Supply Chain and Commercial Manager

• Location: Harlow, Essex
• Salary: £48,000 - £5,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and driven Supply Chain and Commercial Manager to join a leading, established manufacturer of bespoke machinery.

The Supply Chain and Commercial Manager will lead the purchasing and component sales functions. This is a strategic role with responsibility for supplier management, procurement strategy, and sales order processing. You will play a key role in optimising the supply chain and commercial operations to support business growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional who thrives on improving supply chain performance, strengthening supplier partnerships and contributing directly to business profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement effective purchasing and supply chain strategies.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and payment terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and customers.
• Manage and optimise the company's MRP system to enhance efficiency.
• Lead supplier risk management and oversee project costings.
• Oversee sales order processing for machine spares and component sales.
• Manage key UK and international accounts, including major distribution partners.
• Lead and support the Senior Buyer and Sales Administration team.

About You:

• Proven experience in a supply chain, purchasing or commercial management role.
• Background in engineering or manufacturing is essential.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards it) preferred.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong IT skills - particularly Microsoft Excel; experience with CRM, ERP or MRP software (SQL, SAP is a plus).
• A strategic thinker who can apply commercial insight to improve operations and drive results.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of 8,000 - 5,000 per annum (DOE).
• Opportunity to shape and lead key business functions.
• Supportive team environment within a well-established company.

If you have the supply chain and commercial expertise we're looking for within an engineering or manufacturing setting, we'd like to hear from you! Apply today to join a company where your contribution truly makes an impact.

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This is a great opportunity to join long-established UK engineering and machine-builder based in Essex, that are part of the insulating-glass industries. This role holds overall responsibility for both the procurement and commercial sales functions within the business. You will define and lead the purchasing strategy, manage all purchasing functions including supplier relationships and senior buyers. Concurrently you will set and drive the component-sales strategy, oversee the spare parts sales order processing with a level of customer excellency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to identify, evaluate, and secure reliable suppliers that support business objectives.

• Negotiate and manage supplier contracts, ensuring best value, quality, and long-term partnerships.

• Negotiate supplier payment terms to optimise cash flow and strengthen commercial performance.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, finance, engineering (if applicable) and marketing to ensure alignment of supply chain, parts-sales and commercial goals.

• Monitor and manage supplier risk, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.

• Prepare and collate detailed project costings, supporting accurate forecasting and financial control.

• Oversee sales order processing and the sales-administrations: ensure efficient order entry, accurate invoicing, timely delivery, and high customer service standards.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure best practice procurement/sales processes, systems and workflows.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulatory or quality standards as applicable to spare-parts supply and commercial operations.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a combined supply chain/procurement and sales environment, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, industrial components or spare-parts business.

• Strong leadership skills: ability to manage teams across purchasing and sales-order functions.

• Commercial mindset: comfortable with sales strategy, upselling, customer account management and revenue generation.

• Excellent negotiation and supplier-management skills; strong supplier-contract and cost-management experience.

• Proven sales-order-processing experience, understanding of sales administration, customer service and delivery-oriented operations.

• Good understanding of inventory management, demand planning, logistic/supply-chain flows

• Develop and manage the company MRP system, recommend options to improve the company sales order processing practices

• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management (both internal and external).

• Experience with SQL & ODBC and SAP would be advantageous.

Personal Attributes:

• An experience Purchasing professional ideally with CIPS level experience with purchasing experience of working in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft Excel, experience with SQL & ODBC and SAP would be advantageous.

• Excellent communication skills

• Willing and able to apply commercial knowledge and experience from purchasing role into our component sales function.

Supply Chain Planner: You will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies to ensure operations run smoothly. As a key member of the team, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and drive cost-saving initiatives. This role requires a hands-on approach, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to the fast-paced and ever-changing start-up environment.

Supply Chain Planner Role:

Perform job functions in accordance with set policies and procedures to ensure preservation of Company Quality Policy:

Procurement Strategy:

Develop and implement efficient purchasing strategies aligned with the start-up’s goals.

Stay abreast of market trends to identify potential suppliers and innovative procurement solutions.

Forecast demand for products and services to ensure continuous supply without overstocking.

Supplier Management:

Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors.

Conduct supplier assessments and performance reviews to ensure reliability and quality.

Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts to secure the best value for the company.

Contract and Risk Management:

Draft, review, and manage contracts and purchase orders.

Ensure all procurement activities comply with legal and company standards.

Identify and mitigate risks associated with the supply chain and vendor agreements.

Team Development:

Build and lead a small, effective purchasing team as the company grows.

Mentor and support team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

Set clear goals and monitor team performance against KPIs.

Cost Management:

Develop and manage the procurement budget.

Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or operational efficiency.

Track procurement metrics to optimise spending and improve procurement processes.

Inventory and Supply Chain Coordination:

Work closely with inventory management to ensure optimal stock levels.

Coordinate with production and operations teams to meet demand and production schedules.

Resolve any issues related to supply shortages or excess inventory.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Collaborate with other departments, such as Product Development, Finance, and Operations, to align procurement with overall business objectives.

Support new product launches and operational planning through effective procurement strategies.

Reporting and Analysis:

Generate regular reports on procurement activities, supplier performance, and cost savings.

Analyse data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

Present findings and recommendations to the executive team.

This is a full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate the start-up’s dynamic environment.
Occasional travel may be required to visit suppliers and attend industry events.
The role may require working outside regular hours to meet critical deadlines.

Supply Chain Planner Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a start-up or fast-growing environment.
• Ideally a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CPM, CPSM) is a plus.
• Understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent team-building skills.
• Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic start-up environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a small team or independently.

Supply Chain Planner Application:

**This role is on-site Full-Time**

**VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role**

This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.

Supply Chain and Commercial Manager

• Location: Harlow, Essex
• Salary: £48,000 – £5,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and driven Supply Chain and Commercial Manager to join a leading, established manufacturer of bespoke machinery.

The Supply Chain and Commercial Manager will lead the purchasing and component sales functions. This is a strategic role with responsibility for supplier management, procurement strategy, and sales order processing. You will play a key role in optimising the supply chain and commercial operations to support business growth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven professional who thrives on improving supply chain performance, strengthening supplier partnerships and contributing directly to business profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective purchasing and supply chain strategies.
• Negotiate supplier contracts, pricing, and payment terms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and customers.
• Manage and optimise the company’s MRP system to enhance efficiency.
• Lead supplier risk management and oversee project costings.
• Oversee sales order processing for machine spares and component sales.
• Manage key UK and international accounts, including major distribution partners.
• Lead and support the Senior Buyer and Sales Administration team.

About You:

• Proven experience in a supply chain, purchasing or commercial management role.
• Background in engineering or manufacturing is essential.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards it) preferred.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Strong IT skills – particularly Microsoft Excel; experience with CRM, ERP or MRP software (SAP is a plus).
• A strategic thinker who can apply commercial insight to improve operations and drive results.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £48,00 – £5 000 per annum (DOE).
• Opportunity to shape and lead key business functions.
• Supportive team environment within a well-established company.

If you have the supply chain and commercial expertise we’re looking for — particularly within an engineering or manufacturing setting — we’d like to hear from you! Apply today to join a company where your contribution truly makes an impact.