Supply Chain Manager - Reed : Job Details

Are you a motivated and experienced Supply Chain Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity? Join a leading company in the manufacturing sector, based in Colchester, and become a key player in delivering strategic UK contracts.

This role offers the chance to work with a dedicated and motivated team, supporting project procurement strategy, governance, and controls. You will manage the supply chain, ensuring on-time delivery and high-quality standards. If you have a strong background in supplier management and contract management, this is the perfect role for you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic team player and confident self-starter with a drive to deliver change. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a willingness to travel regularly across the UK, and the ability to work on critical projects within a multifunctional organisation. Your expertise in manufacturing-based purchasing, interpreting engineering drawings, and maintaining ERP systems will be highly valued. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong manufacturing background, ideally in mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver successful supplier projects while maintaining all contract scope.
• Hold suppliers accountable to their commitments.
• Maintain ERP systems and manage supplier accounts.
• Provide regular performance KPIs and monitor suppliers, focusing on early issue identification and resolution.
• Identify and source new capable suppliers, ensuring compliance.
• Contribute to cost reduction, product development, and process improvement projects.

Take the next step in your career and apply now to join a company that offers a competitive salary, 25 days of holiday (+ bank holidays), Christmas shutdown, a 4% pension scheme, life assurance, company sick pay, free tea and coffee, early finish on Fridays, a cycle to work scheme, and more. Enjoy learning and development opportunities, access to mental health support.

Apply today and become a vital part of our team!