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 Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included