Role: Supply Chain / Supplier Development Manager
Location: Manchester (2 days in office)
Job Type: Full time, Perm, Hybrid, Flexi
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a Supply Chain / Supplier Development Manager to join their Sub-Assemblies team in the Defence sector. You will manage supplier performance, capability, and risk across multiple programmes in a dynamic, high-technology environment.
As a Supplier Development Manager, you will:
* Manage a portfolio of suppliers, improving delivery, quality, and efficiency
* Conduct capacity audits, process validation, and lead-time analysis
* Identify, escalate, and mitigate supply chain risks
* Implement improvement plans using lean and problem-solving techniques
* Support supply chain excellence initiatives
As a Supplier Development Manager, you will bring:
* Degree level supply chain professional with international experience in high-tech environments
* Experience in Aerospace, Defence, Manufacturing or highly regulated environments, particularly machining and surface treatments
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* Annual Bonus
* Hybrid & Flexi Working
* Career Development
* Discounted lunch/coffee.
* Gym onsite
Vetting: Please note that candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance and therefore hold British citizenship