Supply Chain Manager

Location: Crawley, West SussexReports to: Operations DirectorSalary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum + Profit Share Bonus Scheme + onsite gym access + additional benefits

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected, design-led British manufacturer of premium architectural hardware, supplying prestigious residential, hospitality and commercial projects globally.

All products are manufactured and finished in the UK to an exceptionally high standard. Approximately 80% of orders are produced through a trusted UK supplier network, with 20% manufactured internally, ensuring strong control over quality, craftsmanship and delivery performance.

With 40,000 SKUs and MTO items the supply chain is very dynamic and complex yet customer centric and quality-driven.

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a strategic Supply Chain Manager to lead and strengthen their challenging inbound supply chain function.

The Role

Based in Crawley, this is a senior leadership position responsible for managing the procurement and Inventory functions, ensuring the supply chain is secure, cost-effective and aligned with business growth.

The ideal candidate will come from a manufacturing or engineering background, ideally within a project-based environment, and will have experience overseeing supply chain strategy, supplier relationship management, forecasting, cost control and achieving On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery of 98%+.

This is a strategic, high-impact leadership role — not a transactional procurement position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an integrated inbound supply chain strategy.
• Lead supplier sourcing, negotiation and performance management across a predominantly UK-based supply network.
• Implement dual sourcing and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive short and long-term demand planning using historical and CRM data.
• Reduce lead times (target 20%) and improve supplier quality (<500ppm).
• Deliver gross margin improvement and annual cost savings.
• Manage working capital and inventory strategy (MSL, MOQ, EOQ, safety stock) while maintaining ERP/MRP data integrity.
• Provide estimation, sourcing and procurement support to project teams.
• Monitor market and macro-economic trends to protect supply continuity and cost base.
• Lead, coach and develop the procurement and stores teams.

The First 90 Days

30 days: Understand the business, stakeholders, product range and supply risks.60 days: Assess supplier base, spend landscape and cost drivers.90 days: Present and align a clear supply chain roadmap with executive sign-off.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Supply Chain or Procurement Manager within manufacturing or engineering business operating in a high mix low volume (HMLV) product environment.
• Experience managing complex SKU ranges within a project-led, high-quality environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability.
• Experience in supplier relationship management and performance improvement.
• High proficiency in ERP/MRP systems.
• CIPS Level 4 or 5 (preferred).
• Analytical, detail and process-oriented and confident engaging both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Leading and developing high performance teams.

Benefits

• £70,000 – £80,000 per annum
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Onsite gym access
• Additional benefits

This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic supply chain leader to make measurable commercial and operational impact within a growing UK manufacturing business.