Head of Supply Chain
Plastic Packaging Supplier
Abermule, Wales
Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 4:45pm, Friday finish at 4pm
£55,000 - £65,000 (depending on experience)
We are seeking a Head of Supply Chain with a strong background in procurement, purchasing and stock management for a leading Plastic Packaging Supplier based in mid-Wales.
Benefits:
- £45,000 - £55,000 Starting salary
- Profit Share of the company (Company-performance based bonus)
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Pension contributions
- Opportunity to manage a thriving team
- Freedom to manage, support and steer the company's supply chain and procurement function.
The Candidate:
- Previous experience in a B2B supply chain management position with a proven track record of delivering results.
- Strong work ethic: the desire to get things done, and to learn and progress.
- Leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of seniority, customers, and colleagues alike.
- Analytical and strategic proficiency, capable of interpreting data and leveraging insights to drive business growth.
- You must be willing to dig into the finer detail with cost savings and current systems, and to advise on change.
- You must be a strong negotiator and have a good understanding of distributors.
- You must be willing to find solutions to supply chain-related issues.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the growth of a leading supplier of plastic packaging.
- Implement improved supplier management systems.
- Build strong relationships with current suppliers and implementing industry standard processes.
- Unite, manage and advise the purchasing and procurement team.
- You will manage a headcount of 4 in the purchasing department.
- Occasional supplier visits UK and Europe wide.
- You will be responsible for supply chain, stock and procurement management.
- Departmental budget responsibility.