Supply Chain Lead
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Inventory Control & Analysis, Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain & Logistics
Supply Chain Lead
Alton, Hampshire | Up to £50,000
Have you built a strong buying background in engineering manufacturing and want to take on more responsibility? Would you enjoy combining hands-on purchasing with leading a small warehouse team?
An established engineering manufacturer is looking for a Supply Chain Lead to manage purchasing, maintain material availability and improve the flow of components through to production.
Working directly with the Site Operations Manager, you'll oversee supplier relationships, inventory and a warehouse team of two to three people. This Supply Chain Lead opportunity would suit an experienced Buyer or Senior Buyer ready to broaden their responsibilities and move into team leadership.
What you'll be doing as a Supply Chain Lead:
- Managing purchasing and supplier order books, monitoring delivery, quality and cost performance.
- Expediting critical components and resolving shortages to keep production supplied.
- Maintaining appropriate stock levels, coordinating cycle counts and investigating stock discrepancies.
- Overseeing goods-in, stores and material replenishment to the production floor.
- Maintaining accurate ERP purchasing and inventory data, including supplier lead times and replenishment settings.
- Leading and developing the warehouse team, setting priorities and i...
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