Head of Supply Chain Management

Head of Supply Chain & Sourcing, Transit Services UK

Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8EN

Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00AM to 04:00PM and Friday 07:00AM to 12:30PM, 37 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent, Full-Time

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Supply Chain and Production

As Head of Supply Chain & Sourcing for Transit Services UK, you will lead the development and execution of sourcing, procurement, logistics, and supply chain strategies across our UK operations. You’ll shape budgets, policies, and procedures that support both operational excellence and long‑term growth, focusing on improving cost efficiency, quality, and performance through strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier management.

• Lead strategic sourcing and supply chain initiatives across UK operations
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, contracts, and performance metrics
• Align sourcing processes and teams with business needs
• Drive cost reduction, risk mitigation, and process improvement
• Support bids and tenders with supply chain insights
• Mentor and coach direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and corporate governance
• Report on KPIs, budgets, and supplier performance

• Degree in Business, Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience managing global supply chains in a complex business environment
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills
  
  Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficient in ERP systems and data analysis

If you don’t have all the above criteria, don’t worry – we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first.

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
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