Supply Chain Lead

Are you an experienced Senior Buyer looking for the opportunity to broaden your responsibilities and step into a Supply Chain leadership position? We''re seeking a commercially minded and operationally focused Senior Buyer / Supply Chain Lead to take ownership of purchasing activities while leading warehouse, goods-in, inventory, and material replenishment functions across a busy manufacturing operation. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional who wants to move beyond traditional purchasing and play a pivotal role in shaping supply chain performance, supplier relationships, inventory strategy, and operational excellence.The OpportunityAs the Supply Chain Lead, you''ll be responsible for ensuring the seamless flow of materials from suppliers through to production, balancing inventory levels, supplier performance, availability, and cost. You''ll work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Sales teams to ensure customer demand is met while leading continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. This role offers genuine career development opportunities, including broader category management responsibilities and long-term leadership progression.Key ResponsibilitiesPurchasing and Supplier ManagementManage supplier order books and purchasing activities across the businessBuild and develop strong supplier relationshipsMonitor supplier delivery, quality, and cost performanceResolve material shortages and expedite critical ..... full job details .....