Materials & Supply Chain Lead

Position: Materials & Supply Chain Lead
Materials & Supply Chain Lead

Permanent  Full-time  Stand Alone Role  High Wycombe

Are you a strategic supply chain professional who thrives on ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement? This is a pivotal opportunity to lead and shape a materials and supply chain function within a growing, technology‑driven manufacturing business.

As Materials & Supply Chain Lead, you will hold end‑to‑end responsibility for materials planning, purchasing, inventory control, and subcontracted manufacturing. Your work will be critical to ensuring production continuity, cost efficiency, and high-quality delivery, while building robust, future‑ready supply chain practices.

Materials & Supply Chain Lead

The Opportunity

This is a senior, hands‑on leadership role where strategic thinking meets operational execution. You’ll work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and external partners to ensure materials flow smoothly from suppliers through to finished goods, supporting business growth and operational excellence.

Materials & Supply Chain Lead Responsibilities

Material Planning & Scheduling

Lead material planning strategies aligned with production requirements and customer forecasts
Optimise stock levels to balance cost, availability, and supply risk
Take ownership of shortages, over‑supply, and disruptions, driving timely corrective actions

Purchasing & Supplier Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and subcontract manufacturers
Secure best value through cost, quality, and delivery performance
Develop, approve, and manage a resilient supplier base
Define supplier KPIs and actively manage performance

Inventory & Data Integrity

Control inventory levels, accuracy, and movements
Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and MRP data integrity
Identify and mitigate risks around shortages and obsolescence
Lead obsolete inventory processes to minimise waste and liability

Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement

Ensure MRP/ERP systems are accurate, effective, and continuously improved
Identify opportunities for smarter, more flexible supply chain solutions
Champion lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives

Collaboration & Communication

Act as the central supply chain interface across Production, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers
Provide clear reporting on material status, risks, and opportunities

Materials & Supply Chain Lead

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in materials management, supply chain leadership, and purchasing
Strong understanding of electronic and mechanical manufacturing environments
A track record of effective supplier relationship and performance management
A proactive, self‑motivated leader with excellent interpersonal skills
Some overseas travel may be required (infrequent if required).

If you enjoy building high‑performing supply chains, solving complex challenges, and working at the heart of manufacturing operations, this role offers both influence and opportunity.

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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