Purpose of the Role
Purpose
To lead the onsite procurement and logistic/warehouse functions. This is a high impact position, working across the business as well as across the wider MPAC organisation. You will be crucial to positioning the supply chain function as a strategic partner within the wider organisation.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Operational Oversight
* Overall accountability for site supply chain performance across Compliance, Quality, Delivery, Cash & Cost
* Provide daily oversight of supply chain operations ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant processes
* Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure effective collaboration between departments and collaborate with group colleagues
* Manage resource allocation including staffing, budgets, and infrastructure to meet business goals
Financial Management
* Develop and manage annual targets to improve supplier cash and cost performance
* Monitor financial performance, address variances and implement corrective actions
* Ensure cost-effective operations and identify cost optimisation opportunities
* Monitor and control working capital to maintain optimal liquidity and financial stability
Team Leadership and Development
* Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing supply chain team
* Deliver effective, empowering operational leadership across large and diverse teams
* Develop and retain high potential talent with succession planning for critical roles
* Foster a culture of learning, development, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
* Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities for staff at all levels
Compliance and Risk Management
* Ensure supplier base adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate policies
* Identify potential risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
* Support corporate initiatives related to business sustainability and environmental stewardship
Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as primary business representative to external supply base
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
* Communicate supplier performance, challenges, and opportunities to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Outputs/Deliverables
Performance Metrics
Develop a suite of KPI's that encompass the below:
* Achievement of annual financial targets for supplier cash and cost performance
* Compliance rates across supplier base, meeting regulatory and corporate standards
* Quality, Delivery, Cost & Cash performance improvements based on agreed targets
* Working capital optimisation and maintenance of financial stability
Team Outcomes
* High-performing, motivated, and engaged supply chain teams
* Successful talent development and retention programmes
* Effective succession plans for critical roles
* Enhanced team capabilities through continuous learning and development
Business Impact
* Improved supply chain resilience and operational efficiency
* Cost optimisation and effective resource utilisation
* Strong supplier relationships delivering enhanced performance
* Strategic positioning of supply chain as business partner
* Regular reporting and communication to SLT on supply chain performance and opportunities
Knowledge & Experience
*Essential*
Previous Supply Chain management/senior role experience
Basic understanding of working alongside a global supply chain
Highly influential
Experience of delivering supplier cost reduction and working capital improvements
Warehouse and logistics operational experience
Personnel management
Desirable
Engineering/Manufacturing industry experience
Experience in low volume, high mix project-based businesses
Technical Skills
*Essential*
ERP System experience, ideally Visual
Desirable
Business, logistics degree / Supply Chain Professional Certified