Supply Chain Manager

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Who We Are:

Bender is known for its commitment to innovation and safety in electrical systems. As a company, Bender has been at the forefront of electrical safety innovations for over 75 years and has gained have a strong reputation for high-quality products and solutions, as well as expertise in compliance with international electrical safety standards. Experience within a sales background Is preferable, however consideration will be given to candidates that can demonstrate a strong electrical knowledge and demonstrate experience in managing electrical failures and problem solving.

Main Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain professional to join our expanding Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the contractual terms and relationships with all our suppliers, ensuring the supply of goods meets the time, cost, and high-quality expectations of our customers. Additionally, they will oversee the warehouse and management of stock. We are looking for someone with a breadth of supply chain experience who is willing to be flexible in their approach, as every day will bring new opportunities and variety.

Key Responsibilities

• To work with the Operations Director to ensure the effective management and continuous improvement of the end-to-end supply chain process.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers including; putting contracts in place, securing competitive prices, payment terms, logistics, stock and lead times
• Setting of performance targets and KPI's for suppliers
• Conducting regular business reviews with suppliers, including monitoring of performance, issue resolution, product failures, stock holding, lead time, logistics etc
• Liaising with our quality manager on product failures
• Working with warehouse team on stock holding to support the business.
• Warehouse optimisation - Identifying ways of working to optimise and streamline business processes and improve supply of equipment and parts
• Identify risks, opportunities and mitigation plans and implement accordingly
• Review and improve shipment of goods from suppliers to UK
• Help drive company improvements
• Develop individuals to meet the needs of the business and drive the Culture and Values & Behaviours
• Providing performance feedback, coaching and mentoring to manage talent
• Ensure each member of the team has a personal development plan and has access to appropriate training and development.
• Ensure team and individual development to optimise performance and commitment through regular 1-2-1's and an annual appraisal

Experience/Qualifications

• Previous experience within procurement, buying, supply chain and logistics
• Commercial and business acumen
• Supplier relationship management
• SAP experience desirable but not essential
• Leadership and Manager training
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft OS package
• Clean driving License
• Dedication: Committed to achieving goals and delivering exceptional service.
• Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in all aspects of work.
• Trust: Ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
• Teamwork: Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Location

• This role will be based from our Ulverston office. We offer hybrid working with an expectation of being in the office at least 2 days per week. This role will also require travel to supplier meetings and to our office location in Cambridge.

Interfaces

• Customers
• Suppliers
• Finance
• Sales
• Quality manager
• Customer service manager
• Projects

Key Accountabilities and KPI's

• Contract management
• Supply Chain management, Goods and Services
• Warehouse team
• Stock control
• Process improvements
• Team development

Knowledge/Skills

• Time Management
• Commercial acumen
• Prioritising and Planning skills
• Good communication skills verbal and written
• Good administrative skills
• Computer literacy
• Good attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Strong relationship builder

In addition to a competitive salary Bender UK offers the following benefits:

• Company car of cash equivalent allowance of £6500 per annum
• Pension auto-enrolment after 3 months, with 6% employer contributions and opportunity to make your pension contributions via salary sacrifice
• BUPA private medical insurance after 6 months
• Employee rewards scheme
• Death-in-service benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays with the ability to buy/sell additional leave
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Company Events
• Bonus Scheme

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the growing team at Bender UK, while working for a thriving, global, family-owned company which is an expert in electrical safety. It is a long-term permanent position with excellent career prospects, it would suit someone with an interest in helping to shape our end-to-end supply chain processes.