Supply Chain Manager - Engineering / Energy Transition

Supply Chain Manager - Specialist Engineering / Energy Transition Location: Dorset Salary: 85,000 + benefits About the OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to take ownership of a complex, international supply chain within a specialist engineering business serving both oilfield services and the energy transition sector (hydrogen storage, CCUS, geothermal).This is a pivotal role: you will design and implement a multi-tiered supply chain strategy, balancing in-house machining capability with a global network of third-party manufacturing partners. The aim is to deliver cost savings, shorter lead times, increased capacity, and world-class quality standards. The company is undergoing a period of significant change under a new leadership team, with ambitious growth plans across international markets. The Supply Chain Manager will be central to delivering those plans. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute a make vs buy strategy, optimising between in-house manufacturing and external suppliers.Build, qualify and manage a global vendor base, particularly machining, coatings, additive manufacturing, and assembly partners.Partner with Engineering to ensure manufacturability of product designs and to support innovation and NPD.Collaborate with Manufacturing to allocate large orders effectively across internal and external resources.Implement supplier KPIs, quarterly reviews, and vendor audits to drive quality and reliability.Lead margin improvement and cost ..... full job details .....