Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain & Procurement Lead

Location: Wirral

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

About the Opportunity

A growing and commercially focused organisation is seeking an experienced Supply Chain & Procurement Lead to take ownership of supplier relationships, procurement strategy, and supply chain performance.

This is a highly visible role that combines strategic supplier management with hands-on operational delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability, deliver cost savings, mitigate supply chain risks, and support the launch of new products and services.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional who enjoys influencing stakeholders, negotiating commercially beneficial agreements, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

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• Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers to support business growth and operational performance
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• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, commercial terms, service levels, lead times, and contractual arrangements
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• Identify and deliver sustainable cost reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and service standards
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• Establish supplier performance measures and lead regular business reviews
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• Monitor supplier delivery performance, capacity, and supply risks, implementing corrective actions where required
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• Maintain supplier governance processes, including onboarding, evaluation, and compliance activities
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• Support new product introduction and sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, quotation analysis, and cost modelling
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• Collaborate with forecasting, finance, technical, and operational teams to ensure robust supply planning
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• Develop and maintain supply chain risk assessments and mitigation strategies
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• Produce regular procurement and supplier performance reports for senior leadership
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What We're Looking For

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• Proven experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or supply chain leadership
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• Strong commercial negotiation skills with a track record of achieving measurable cost savings
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• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships and driving performance improvements
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• Sound understanding of procurement best practice, supplier risk management, and total cost of ownership principles
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• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities with experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
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• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple business functions
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• Experience supporting product development or new product introduction projects would be advantageous
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• Professional procurement qualifications (such as CIPS) are desirable
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Personal Attributes

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• Commercially astute with strong business acumen
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• Confident communicator capable of building credibility internally and externally
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• Results-oriented with a proactive approach to problem solving
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• Able to challenge constructively while maintaining positive supplier relationships
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• Organised, resilient, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
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What's on Offer

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• Opportunity to shape supplier strategy within a growing business
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• High level of autonomy and influence
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• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
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• Professional development and career progression opportunities
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To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please apply now or contact Adam Norris at Reed.