Strategic Head of Supply Chain & Procurement

Vossloh AG; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail technology company in Scunthorpe is seeking a Manager Head of Supply Chain to oversee the end-to-end supply chain operations. This role includes managing procurement and purchasing, ensuring timely availability of materials for production, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in a fabrication or engineering environment. Strong negotiation, supplier management skills, and relevant qualifications are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience.
• Experience within a Fabrication, Engineering, or Rail environment.
• Solid understanding of procurement contract terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise the end-to-end supply chain.
• Lead strategic and operational procurement activities.
• Oversee demand, inventory, and production planning processes.
• Ensure product safety data is correctly distributed.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Communication skills

Inventory control

Procurement knowledge

Education

5 GCSEs (or O Levels) or equivalent

HNC or equivalent qualification

Professional purchasing qualification (CIPS) preferred

Job description

A leading rail technology company in Scunthorpe is seeking a Manager Head of Supply Chain to oversee the end-to-end supply chain operations. This role includes managing procurement and purchasing, ensuring timely availability of materials for production, and leading a team to achieve operational excellence. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of procurement experience, preferably in a fabrication or engineering environment. Strong negotiation, supplier management skills, and relevant qualifications are essential for success in this role.