A vacancy has arisen for Head of Supply Chain, reporting to the Finance Director.

Main Purpose of Job:

To manage and control the procurement and logistics of all stock onto and around the site.

Position In Organisation:

• Report to Finance Director
• 2 Direct Reports
• Purchasing Manager
• Logistics Manager      
• 12 Indirect Reports

Scope Of Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for forecasting, purchasing/ordering and logistics of all raw materials, packaging and Products for Resale.
• Responsibility for stock and its movement around the site.
• Management of stock warehouses and stock levels held.
• Ordering of all engineering equipment and stocks.
• Negotiation of prices on all purchases and defining optimal procurement strategy.
• Complete document and clear imported goods from Europe and the Rest of World
• Management of Purchase Ledger/Purchasing Admin team.
• Responsible for HRMC Compliance – E.g. Tied Oil Duty and Plastics Tax
• Responsibility for Gate House Security Guards.

Skills/Qualifications/Experience:

• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS) – Level 6
• Significant experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve personal and team goals

Hours of work are 8.45 am – 4.30 pm, a 36.25 hour week.  25 days holiday (plus all UK bank holidays), free life assurance cover and generous paid sick scheme (both after a qualifying period).  We also provide access to a stakeholder pension scheme, a voluntary employee medical cash benefit plan and an employee assistance programme.

Interviews will be conducted once suitable applicants are identified.   Applications should be sent to [email protected] with a covering letter.

Please note, we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK.