Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex

Reports to:

Operations Director Salary: £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 (