Supply Chain Manager
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Reports to: Operations Director
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 per annum + Profit Share Bonus Scheme + onsite gym access + additional benefits
About the Company
Our client is a highly respected, design-led British manufacturer of premium architectural hardware, supplying prestigious residential, hospitality and commercial projects globally.
All products are manufactured and finished in the UK to an exceptionally high standard. Approximately 80% of orders are produced through a trusted UK supplier network, with 20% manufactured internally, ensuring strong control over quality, craftsmanship and delivery performance.
With 40,000 SKUs and MTO items the supply chain is very dynamic and complex yet customer centric and quality-driven.
Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a strategic Supply Chain Manager to lead and strengthen their challenging inbound supply chain function.
The Role
Based in Crawley, this is a senior leadership position responsible for managing the procurement and Inventory functions, ensuring the supply chain is secure, cost-effective and aligned with business growth.
The ideal candidate will come from a manufacturing or engineering background, ideally within a project-based environment, and will have experience overseeing supply chain strategy, supplier relationship management, forecasting, cost control and achieving On Time In Full (OTIF) delivery of 98%+.
This is a strategic, high-impact leadership role — not a transactional procurement position.
Key Responsibilities
The First 90 Days
30 days: Understand the business, stakeholders, product range and supply risks.
60 days: Assess supplier base, spend landscape and cost drivers.
90 days: Present and align a clear supply chain roadmap with executive sign-off.
Requirements
Benefits
This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic supply chain leader to make measurable commercial and operational impact within a growing UK manufacturing business.
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