Supply Chain Manager

Job Overview

A well-established specialist manufacturer located in Witney is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager. This role comes with a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits. The company has ambitious plans to double its £100 million turnover to over £200 million in the next five years. The Supply Chain Manager will oversee the purchasing function within the business unit, ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of raw materials, components, finished goods, and indirect materials to meet customer demand and support manufacturing processes.

Role Responsibilities

This position is ideal for a purchasing professional comfortable balancing hands-on supply negotiations with strategic supply chain leadership. Key duties include managing supplier relationships focusing on quality, service, and innovation; exploring and implementing new sourcing options; and collaborating effectively across operations, planning, engineering, and quality departments to represent the purchasing function.

Required Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for building strong verbal and written relationships.
• Proven strong negotiation skills, with a focus on commercial acumen and cost efficiency.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities suited to fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Leadership capability to motivate and develop team members fostering collaboration.
• Solid knowledge of procurement, inventory management, and supply chain principles.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in the polymer and plastics sector, particularly injection moulding manufacturing.
• Expertise in sourcing polymers, colourants, additives, and injection moulded components, understanding cost drivers and supply market trends.
• Experience working with EMS partners and knowledge of electronic component supply chains including PCBs, batteries, sensors, semiconductors, and electromechanical assemblies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum.
• Bonus approximately £6,000 annually.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Employer-matched pension scheme.
• Death in service benefit.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee discount platform via Perkbox.
• Well-being programme titled ‘WeCare’.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The employer is an equal opportunities organization welcoming qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or other protected statuses. Applications will be reviewed promptly, and suitable candidates contacted within three working days.

Additional Information

MARS Recruitment is a specialist agency focusing on engineering and IT recruitment across the UK, providing both contract and permanent employment solutions.