Interim Supply Chain Manager
Leicestershire, onsite
Advanced Assembly, high value product manufacturing
9-12 Month Assignment | Inside IR35 | Circa £500 per day
Function: Supply Chain
Reporting to: COO
Team: Purchasing / Procurement
The Opportunity
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.
Interim Objectives
Over a 9-12 month period, you will:
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
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Mentoring
Lead and develop a small purchasing team with a strong coaching focus
Set clear objectives, KPIs, and development plans
Build accountability and continuous improvement
Procurement & Supply Chain Delivery
Own day-to-day purchasing and supplier management
Lead negotiations, contracts, and commercial agreements
Ensure value, compliance, and continuity of supply
Materials Planning
Oversee material planning supporting complex production and frequent NPIs
Optimise inventory, lead times, safety stock, and obsolescence
Work closely with Production and Planning
Supplier Performance & Cost
Establish and manage supplier KPIs (quality, delivery, service)
Lead supplier reviews and improvement actions
Deliver cost improvements without compromising quality
Experience Required
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
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