Head of Supply Chain
Location: South Lakes (Onsite)
Salary: Up to £85,000 + Car Allowance
Company: Specialist SME Manufacturer (Confidential)
Role Type: Permanent
About the Opportunity
An outstanding and discreet opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Supply Chain professional to take on a pivotal leadership role within a long-established, industry-leading manufacturing organisation. With a respected heritage and a strong reputation for innovation and quality, this business continues to grow and invest in its operations-making this an ideal time to join.
This is a highly confidential search, and full details of the company will be shared at the appropriate stage.
The Role
As Head of Supply Chain, you will lead, mentor, and strengthen a relatively new and developing team within an established supply chain function. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with SME manufacturing experience, particularly in businesses that build physical products in‑house and rely on a wide and varied supplier/commodity base.
You will partner closely with operations, procurement, planning, and logistics, providing both strategic direction and day‑to‑day leadership to ensure the business continues to perform at an industry‑leading standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coach, and develop a Purchasing team that is established but relatively new and still growing in capability.
* Oversee supply chain disciplines, including procurement and stores but with the long term business goal of including Group wide supply‑chain.
* Drive improvements in processes, systems, planning accuracy, and supplier performance.
* Manage a diverse commodity base and large multi‑source supplier network in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
* Ensure secure, cost‑effective, and high‑quality continuity of supply.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders across operations, engineering, finance, and leadership.
* Maintain a hands‑on leadership style, balancing strategic priorities with operational involvement.
* Develop the team's capability, confidence, and performance, embedding best practices across the function.
Who We're Looking For
* An experienced Supply Chain Manager or senior supply chain professional ready to take the next step.
* Proven people‑management experience-you must be able to build, guide, and empower a team.
* Experience within SME manufacturing where products are built in‑house and materials are sourced from varied commodity groups.
* Strong stakeholder‑management, communication, and leadership presence.
* Hands‑on, proactive, and comfortable driving day‑to‑day operations in a dynamic environment.
* Strategic mindset with the ability to implement improvements and lead a growing team.
Why This Role Stands Out
* Join an organisation with rich heritage and an industry‑leading reputation.
* Lead and develop an established but evolving supply chain team with real opportunity to make an impact.
* Play a key role within a respected SME manufacturer during an exciting period of operational development.
* Influence and shape supply chain performance with full support from the leadership team.
* Competitive salary up to £85k + car allowance and hybrid flexibility
Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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