Head of Supply Chain

Head of Supply Chain - 18 months Interim (potential for perm)

Tyne & Wear

For a well-established global leader in offshore engineering projects delivery, we are recruiting a Head of Supply Chain (initial Interim contract, potential to permanent).

Main responsibilities:

• The Head of Supply Chain will drive an efficient supply chain strategy, fostering a strong culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement across procurement, inventory management and supplier relationships.
• Through strategic procurement, efficient negotiations of framework agreements and strong supplier relationships, you will engage your team to play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s offshore EPCI projects.
• The Head of Supply Chain will work very closely with Project Management, Engineering and Construction teams to ensure supply chain is a key component of project schedules.

The candidate profile:

• With a degree in Engineering or Business, you have gained substantial experience of global project buying in engineering services or project-led environments (e.g. EPCI, energy, oil and gas etc).
• CIPS qualified, you have led efficient supply chain teams in a dynamic, high-growth environment (e.g. offshore engineering, procurement, and construction processes)
• With second-to-none commercial acumen and attention to detail, above all you have a natural ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced and highly rewarding environment.

If you live and breathe supply chain and procurement efficiencies through people engagement, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter with current remuneration package to our retained consultants at Cooper Edwards.