Interim Supply Chain Manager

Interim Supply Chain Manager – Tip Top Job

Location:

Leicestershire, onsite
Assignment: 9–12 months, Inside IR35, Approx. GBP 500 per day

Function:
Supply Chain
Reporting to: COO
Team:
Purchasing / Procurement

This is a hands‑on interim assignment for an experienced Supply Chain leader operating in a low‑volume, high‑complexity, precision manufacturing environment. Alongside stabilising and improving an international supply chain with elements of low‑cast sourcing, a key objective of the role is mentoring and developing a team, transferring capability, structure, and confidence that will remain long after the assignment ends.

This role suits an interim who enjoys delivery, leadership, and leaving a legacy.

• Lead procurement, material planning, and supplier performance
• Actively coach and mentor a developing team member through structured, hands‑on leadership
• Embed clear KPIs, governance, and best practice
• Improve supplier performance, resilience, and risk management
• Leave behind sustainable processes and capability uplift

• Lead and develop a small purchasing team with a strong coaching focus
• Set clear objectives, KPIs, and development plans
• Build accountability and continuous improvement

• Own day‑to‑day purchasing and supplier management
• Lead negotiations, contracts, and commercial agreements
• Ensure value, compliance, and continuity of supply

• Oversee material planning supporting complex production and frequent NPIs
• Optimize inventory, lead times, safety stock, and obsolescence
• Work closely with Production and Planning

• Establish and manage supplier KPIs (quality, delivery, service)
• Lead supplier reviews and improvement actions
• Deliver cost improvements without compromising quality

• Proven senior or interim supply chain leadership in manufacturing
• Experience in low-volume, high-complexity, precision environments
• Strong supplier negotiation and planning expertise
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop others
• ERP/MRP experience
• Degree preferred; CIPS desirable

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number, and location (postcode OR town OR county, at minimum) are included.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Temporary
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Advertising Services