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Supplier Development Manager

Bolton
2 weeks ago
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Supplier Development Manager

Job Title: Supplier Development Manager
Location: Bolton or Stevenage
Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience
Location: Bolton or Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship is required for this role, please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement.

What we can offer you:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

The Opportunity:

Due to increased delivery demands, an exciting opportunity has opened for a Supply Chain Manager / Supplier Development Manager to join the Sub-Assemblies team within the Industrial Support and Procurement (ISP) function. The successful candidate will bring experience and insight to drive supplier performance, capability, and risk management across a broad portfolio. This role operates in a dynamic environment, supporting both established and emerging technologies across multiple programmes.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a degree-level (or equivalent) supply chain professional with a strong background in high-technology industries and experience working internationally. Prior experience in Aerospace, Defence, or advanced Manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

Key Skills and Experience:

Proven ability to enhance supplier performance (delivery and quality) using appropriate tools and lean methodologies

Skilled in conducting capacity audits to identify bottlenecks, assess yield, evaluate resource capability, and perform sub-tier mapping

Confident managing a portfolio of suppliers on a day-to-day basis, reporting performance into programme teams, and driving risks to closure

Ability to assess supplier capability to meet both current and future delivery demands

Competent in creating and validating process flows and lead time analyses

Strong problem-solving capabilities and working knowledge of structured techniques such as DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control)

Experience in identifying, escalating, and mitigating supply chain risks through improvement and recovery planning

Proficient in conducting analysis and preparing executive-level summaries

Additionally, the role may involve contributing to departmental supply chain excellence initiatives and continuous improvement activities.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website

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