Flowtech
Supplier development & performance manager
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Supplier development & performance manager
Supplier Development & Performance Manager – Skelmersdale
Company Description
Flowtech is a leading catalogue provider of Fluid Power products in the UK and Republic of Ireland, with over 40 years of trading history. The company supports:
- Over 160 officially accredited distributors
- A wide network of independent resellers
- A team of 150+ colleagues
Flowtech is committed to "Exceeding Expectations" through:
- Extensive product ranges in hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial sectors
- Competitive pricing
- Excellent customer service
- Reliable next-day delivery
- Optimized inventory levels
The business continually develops its product ranges to remain at the forefront of the Fluid Power industry, offering high-quality products such as:
- Couplings
- Hose & tubing
- Valves & fittings
- Filters
- Regulators
- Lubricators
- Pressure gauges
Role Description
Flowtech is seeking a full-time, on-site Supplier Development & Performance Manager based in Skelmersdale.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and improve supplier performance across:
- Quality
- Delivery
- Cost
- Service metrics
- Set and track KPIs, drive corrective actions, and ensure suppliers meet targets
- Build strong relationships with key suppliers including:
- Leading supplier audits
- Conducting performance reviews
- Collaborate closely with internal teams, including:
- Procurement
- Product management
- Operations
- Quality
- Supply chain
- Analyse supplier data to:
- Identify risks and opportunities
- Support cost reduction initiatives
- Contribute to sourcing and selection decisions
- Develop supplier capabilities through:
- Training
- Coaching
- Joint improvement projects
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and company policies
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Requirements
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Successful candidates should possess:
- ** Strong analytical skills **to:
- Interpret supplier performance data
- Identify trends
- Drive evidence-based decisions
- Effective communication to:
- Collaborate with suppliers and stakeholders
- Lead performance reviews and negotiations
- Proven experience in performance management, including:
- Setting and monitoring KPIs
- Implementing improvement plans with suppliers
- Training & development experience, including:
- Supplier training
- Process optimisation for teams
- Continuous improvement practices
- Budgeting & cost management experience, supporting:
- Value improvement initiatives
- Financial planning related to suppliers
- Preferred background in:
- Supply chain
- Procurement
- Quality
- Operations
- Ideally within industrial, hydraulic, pneumatic, or manufacturing sectors
- Knowledge of:
- Continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
- Supplier audit processes
- Ability to:
- Work on-site in Skelmersdale
- Manage multiple priorities efficiently
- Influence stakeholders across organisational levels
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in:
- Supply chain
- Engineering
- Business
- or a related field
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