Alliance Personnel Ltd
Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager
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Are you an experienced Sourcing, Procurement or Supply Chain professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence how a manufacturing business operates?
We’re working with an established manufacturing business that is looking for a Sourcing & Supply Chain Manager to take ownership of strategic sourcing and end-to-end supply chain activity across its Evesham operation.
This is a broad, commercially focused role covering strategic sourcing, procurement, planning, supplier management, logistics and inventory, with a strong focus on improving cost, quality, delivery and overall supply chain resilience.
What you'll be doing
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies across capital equipment categories
- Lead RFQs, RFPs, supplier selection and contract negotiations
- Manage and develop strategic supplier relationships, both UK and internationally
- Drive supplier performance through KPIs, reviews and continuous improvement
- Lead demand and supply planning, including S&OP
- Oversee logistics, distribution and inventory management
- Support CapEx projects from initial planning through to execution
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance and improved total cost of ownership
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including capacity, geopolitical and compliance risks
- Work closely with Engineering, Operations and Finance teams
- Drive process improvement, standardisation and greater use of data and digital tools
- Lead and develop the team, setting objectives and creating a high-performing culture
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What we're looking for
You'll ideally have:
- Significant experience within procurement, sourcing or supply chain, particularly around capital equipment or CapEx projects
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills
- Experience managing strategic suppliers and supplier performance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Experience working across manufacturing or engineering environments
- Good project management and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as fabrication, machining, moulding and surface treatment
- Experience with GD&T, metrology and testing equipment would be highly advantageous
- Experience with Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
- A degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or a related discipline would be desirable
- CIPS, CPSM or similar professional qualifications would be advantageous
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The role
- ✈️ Travel: Approximately 50% travel, with the remainder office/site based
- 🎓 Training: Full training will be provided on the company's internal systems
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, commercially minded and close to the operation, rather than working purely within a traditional procurement function.
If you're looking for a role where you can influence suppliers, improve processes, deliver measurable savings and help shape the wider supply chain strategy, I'd be keen to hear from you.
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