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Supply Chain Director

Employer
Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain
Location
England, West Midlands
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
26 Sep 2019

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Sector
Engineering
Responsibilities
Analyst, Strategy, Supply Chain / Logistics
Position/Level
Director
Contract Type
Permanent
Language
English

Job Details

This role you will work holistically across all Supply Chain sites in collaboration with site based Supply Chain and Functional leads.

Client Details

My client is a leading Engineering organisation based in the West Midlands.

Description

You will have a wealth of knowledge and experience of working within various capacities within a Manufacturing organisation, progressing through to their current Leadership role within Supply Chain. You will be an established leader with a proven track record delivering results across Supply Chain with strategic capabilities as well as be hands-on and comfortable with tactical execution.

As Supply Chain Director you will:

  • Drive a continuous improvement culture across all Supply Chain and partnering functions
  • Be responsible for delivery of process excellence, supplier delivery assurance and buffer stock delivery across all Sites
  • Drive cost reduction initiatives aligned to the supply chain strategy
  • Execute key Supply Chain strategies, goals and action plans to contribute to the achievement of business objectives within a fast paced, collaborative, highly matrixed environment
  • Work in partnership with the Quality Team across our global sites ensuring quality improve process capability, using ZDP™ tools
  • Drive and influence the continuous improvement culture across all sites Supply Chain teams and promote a positive, progressive and collaborative working environment
  • Engage and lead indirect teams acting as coach and mentor to develop performance across a diverse population
  • Deliver key presentations to senior internal and external stakeholders
  • Act as Deputy to the Supply Chain VP when required

Profile:

  • Be degree qualified in Engineering, Operations, Business Management, or other equivalent qualification
  • A focus on the importance of Talent Development, including building high performing Team (direct and indirect).
  • Demonstrable background as a Senior Supply Chain Leader, working within a corporate, complex matrix based organisation
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build strong business relationship with a diverse customer group
  • Strength of character, resolve and drive for results. Someone who enjoys working within a fast paced ever evolving organisation
  • Experience of interpreting, analysing complex data sets, with ability to translate with ease into purposeful communications
  • Experience of leading presentations to Senior Leaders and external customers
  • Demonstrable Continuous Improvement experience within a leadership role within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience of managing challenging negotiations and achieving the desired outcome
  • Pro activity, an individual who drives change and seeks opportunity for improvements
  • Focused on exceeding expectations and comfortable with working independently
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or similar)
  • Passionate desire to excel against demanding customer expectations
  • Ability to think creatively, wisely and apply your influential personality
  • A passion to take ownership and deliver as both leader and member in a winning and supportive team environment

It would also be desirable if you:

  • Had good Aerospace product knowledge (processes, manufacturing techniques, quality requirements)

Job Offer

Competitive

Company

Michael Page is a specialist in procurement recruitment; handling permanent, contract and interim procurement jobs in the private and public sector.

Our teams specialize by region and industry sector to ensure in-depth market knowledge. This infrastructure also enables us to meet our customers and build strong, one-on-one relationships, allowing us to truly understand their requirements and deliver consistent results. Procurement jobs we recruit include:

  • CPOs
  • Procurement directors
  • Category managers
  • Buyers
  • Indirect and direct strategic sourcing professionals 
  • e-Sourcing specialists
  • Supplier relationship managers
  • Commissioning specialists
  • Procurement transformation leaders
  • Purchase-to-pay systems specialists

We aim to deliver and develop world-class sourcing teams for our clients, and provide access to challenging opportunities to enhance the careers of our procurement job seekers.

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