MERITUS is recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager to join our Defence client on an initial 6‑month contract within their equipment team in Bolton.
Position: Supply Chain Manager – Inside IR35 – £50 per hour – Greater Manchester – 6 months – Single stage interview process.
Overview of the Department
An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join an equipment‑focused team. The successful candidate will use their experience and knowledge to support effective supplier performance, capability, and risk management. The team operates across multiple programmes within a dynamic environment, managing and implementing both established and emerging technologies.
Responsibilities, Skills & Experience Required
* Strong internal and external assessment capabilities, including:
o Business maturity
o Planning and control
o Relationship management
o Manufacturing excellence
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and expand professional networks.
* Desirable: SC21 Practitioner experience.
* Very good negotiating and influencing skills.
* Results‑oriented with a strong drive to succeed.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to:
o Communicate verbally
o Communicate in writing
o Present at all levels of the business
Experience & Capability
Ideally degree‑qualified (or equivalent) Supply Chain professional with experience working internationally in high‑technology environments.
* Experience in supply chain management within:
o Aerospace
o Defence
o Manufacturing
* Proven ability to improve supplier performance (delivery and quality) using appropriate tools and lean methodologies.
* Manage a portfolio of suppliers on a day‑to‑day basis, including performance reporting and supply chain risk management.
* Assess supplier capability against delivery requirements, including current and future‑state analysis.
* Create and validate process flows, conduct lead‑time analysis, and identify capacity bottlenecks, yield, resources, and sub‑tier mapping to build an overall supplier view.
* Apply structured problem‑solving techniques (e.g., DMAIC: Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) to conduct root cause analysis and implement improvement plans.
* Identify, escalæ, and mitigate supply chain risks, managing them through to resolution.
* Conduct analysis and deliver executive‑level summaries.
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