Supply Chain Development Manager

Procurement and Supplier Development Lead

This role is responsible for developing supply chain readiness and supplier capability to support a significant production ramp-up across complex manufacturing programmes. It focuses on supplier engagement, industrialisation activities and capacity assurance to enable sustainable growth, continuity of supply and long-term performance across an evolving manufacturing environment.

This position would suit a procurement or supply chain professional with strong experience in supplier development within a manufacturing environment. It is ideal for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, improving supplier performance, supporting production growth and influencing strategic sourcing and investment decisions through data-driven analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Lead supplier development activities to ensure capacity, capability and supply chain readiness
Conduct detailed supplier assessments, risk evaluations and run-at-rate demonstrations
Collaborate with internal manufacturing, engineering, quality and commodity teams
Support make-or-buy decisions and strategic sourcing recommendations
Identify cost-saving, performance improvement and capacity expansion opportunities

Requirements

Strong experience in Supplier Development within Procurement or Supply Chain role
Experience within highly regulated Manufacturing
Excellent communication skills
Degree qualified or similar
Awareness of APQP and Lean Principles

Permanent

Salary: £50k - £60k (dependent on experience).

Location: South Manchester

Full Time: 0800-1630 (Mon-Thurs), 0800-1300 (Fri) – flexible, 37 hours per week

Benefits: 7% Pension Contributions, 4% from candidate, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, life assurance, sick pay, employee assistance programme, wellbeing initiatives, cycle to work scheme, free parking, EV charging points.

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