Role: Supply Chain / Supplier Development Manager Location: Hertfordshire (2 days in office) Job Type: Full time, Perm, Hybrid, Flexi About the Role: Our client is seeking a Supply Chain / Supplier Development Manager to join their Sub-Assemblies team in the Defence sector. You will manage supplier performance, capability, and risk across multiple programmes in a dynamic, high-technology environment. As a Supplier Development Manager, you will: * Manage a portfolio of suppliers, improving delivery, quality, and efficiency * Conduct capacity audits, process validation, and lead-time analysis * Identify, escalate, and mitigate supply chain risks * Implement improvement plans using lean and problem-solving techniques * Support supply chain excellence initiatives As a Supplier Development Manager, you will bring: * Degree level supply chain professional with international experience in high-tech environments * Experience in Aerospace, Defence, Manufacturing or highly regulated environments, particularly machining and surface treatments * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills Benefits: * Competitive Salary * Annual Bonus * Hybrid & Flexi Working * Career Development * Discounted lunch/coffee. * Gym onsite Vetting: Please note that candidates must be eligible to obtain SC clearance and therefore hold British citizenship...