Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager

Edinburgh City Centre (3 days a week on site)

Take ownership of a developing supply chain and help put the structure in place to support Artus Air’s next stage of growth.

You’ll build on existing supplier and contract manufacturing relationships, introducing more robust processes, systems and planning capability as the business scales.

You’ll have significant autonomy and visibility, with the opportunity to influence how a growing clean technology business operates while contributing to its mission to reduce energy consumption in the built environment.

The role also offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, hybrid working and excellent long-term progression opportunities.

Please note that the role will involve fully expensed travel to London, expected to be around one week per month, alongside occasional travel to supplier sites in England and Italy.

Who is Artus Air?

Artus Air is an innovation company developing award-winning air conditioning systems that improve building performance while reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.

With a focus on quality, considered innovation and positive environmental impact, the business is growing across the UK and internationally. Artus Air is now strengthening its supply chain capability to deliver its energy-efficient technology at scale.

The role

As Supply Chain Manager, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, developing the processes, supplier relationships and planning capability needed to support a growing innovation business.

This is a strategic but hands-on position, working closely with suppliers, contract manufacturers and internal stakeholders to improve performance, manage risk and support future growth.

What will I be doing?

Supply chain and procurement

• Be comfortable with, and responsible for sourcing materials based on technical specifications and present options to the engineering owners
• Develop supply chain strategies aligned with business growth plans
• Formalise procurement and supplier management processes
• Centralise purchasing activities and establish best practice
• Lead continuous improvement across the supply chain

Supplier and contract manufacturer management

• Strengthen relationships with key suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Negotiate commercial agreements and improve supplier performance
• Monitor quality, capacity, lead times and service levels
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and visit supplier sites in England and Italy

Planning and inventory

• Manage purchasing and supply planning activities
• Develop demand forecasting and inventory strategies
• Support production planning through effective ERP and MRP use
• Improve the accuracy of supply chain data and reporting

Commercial and operational improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and strengthen supply resilience
• Develop KPIs and reporting to support decision-making
• Manage supply chain risks and business continuity planning
• Support new product introduction and wider business growth

What will I need?

• 5–10+ years’ experience in supply chain, procurement or purchasing, ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong supplier management and commercial negotiation skills
• Experience using ERP and/or MRP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; highly competent with analysis techniques and complex spreadsheets.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• The confidence to work within a fast-paced, evolving business
• A proactive, hands-on approach to improving and formalising processes
• Willingness to travel to London for approximately one week per month, with occasional travel to supplier sites in England and Italy

Experience working with contract manufacturers is highly desirable.

What are the benefits?

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Autonomy and influence
• Opportunity to shape and develop a critical business function
• Fully expensed business travel, including accommodation, for regular visits to London and supplier sites in England and Italy
• Exposure across operational, commercial and strategic areas
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Three months’ fully paid parental leave
• Excellent long-term career progression
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and sustainability

Interested?

Please apply or contact me directly for a confidential conversation. Even if you’re not actively looking or don’t have an updated CV, please don’t let that stop you from getting in touch.

Email: Richard.cross@edenscott.com

Please note that Eden Scott is managing this recruitment process exclusively. Any CVs sent directly to Artus Air, whether from candidates or other agencies, will be redirected to Eden Scott.