Supply Chain Director - #1686718

Supply Chain Director

£80k - £110k (DOE)

The Company

GMA are working in partnership with a market leading business in the design, manufacture and service of complex, industrial engineered capital equipment.

With a international footprint and a thriving customer base, they are looking to appoint a Supply Chain Director to implement and enhance the group’s procurement strategy in order to build a strong and effective supply chain across the globe.

The Role

As the Supply Chain Director, you will lead a highly skilled team where you will look to enhance and drive supply chain/procurement improvements at group level, across multiple sites globally, with a remit to increase head count as the business continues to grow.

Being based at their UK head office (West Yorkshire) you will

• Lead the Procurement Function, overseeing procurement activities across the globe.


• Develop and execute procurement strategies and projects, working with senior stakeholders to optimise procurement processes.


• Create short and long-term procurement strategies, including internal process improvements and external supplier agreements.


• Identify and manage supply chain risks and continuity planning.


• Analyse spend data and purchasing patterns to identify areas for cost savings and process optimisation.


• Source and procure parts, materials and services, fostering strong supplier relationships to secure the best value for money.


• Work closely with Finance, production, sales and the drawing office to align procurement activities with business needs and financial controls.


• Manage competitive tenders where required, ensuring optimal supplier agreements.


• Negotiate supplier agreements to achieve the best possible terms for the business.


• Assist in the implementation of a stock and inventory management system and use data insights to drive proactive procurement decisions.


• Develop and enforce procurement policies and procedures to improve overall efficiency.


• Track and report on procurement performance KPIs and ensure continuous improvements.


• Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders through structured reporting and regular updates.


• Align the warehouse(s) to deliver best in class service to deliver service and projects to plan and cost

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing procurement function, driving efficiency and cost savings within a dynamic business environment.

The Candidate

Ideally you will be commutable to West Yorkshire with the following qualities

• Multi-site supply chain/procurement leadership and management experience.


• Must be from the industrial manufacturing or engineering sector.


• Strategic in approach with a successful track record of enhancing, evolving supply chain/procurement functions


• Looking for people with entrepreneurial spirit, that like to be creative whilst adopting innovative methods to achieve success.


• Preferably degree educated.