Supply Chain Manager
Location: Huddersfield
Salary: £32,000 - £37,500 P/A Depending on Experience
Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
Benefits: Great employee perks, food discounts, wellbeing support, social events, training and development
Type: Permanent
Stafflex are proudly working with a well-established and people-focused organisation based in Huddersfield, known for its innovation in customer engagement and loyalty solutions. Our client are looking to appoint a Supply Chain Manager to join their growing Business Delivery team. This is a newly created role designed to bridge the gap between procurement and dispatch.
This office based roe is ideal for someone who may have come from an SME and thrives on solving problems, streamlining processes, and creating a positive team culture. We are not just looking for technical ability, but someone who's genuinely supportive, value-driven, and enjoys working with people.
In this role, you will lead and develop the logistics and procurement functions, reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain. You'll be responsible for managing a small team, refining supply chain processes, reviewing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with ISO standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Implement and improve logistics processes to drive efficiency
Monitor and manage stock levels, focusing on printed stock and third-party delivery
Resolve issues effectively and act as a key point of escalation
Drive operational improvements in collaboration with other teams
Manage supplier relationships and negotiate terms in line with compliance standards
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service
Maintain accurate and up to date supplier documentation
Manage a team of six, including a junior procurement assistant
Conduct 1-1's and lead performance reviews, supporting professional development
Champion a positive and inclusive team culture
Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain
Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement
Support strategic procurement planning and ISO complianceKey Requirements:
Proven experience in logistics, procurement or supply chain management
Strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills
Hands on, practical mind-set with excellent problem-solving ability
Experience working in a small to medium business environment
Familiarity with salesforce would be a bonusIf you are looking to work in a company that provides a great culture, where people enjoy doing what they do, staff are supported by management, and skills are developed, apply now. We look forward to hearing from you