Interim Supply Chain Manager

Interim Supply Chain Manager

Leicestershire, onsite

Advanced Assembly, high value product manufacturing

9-12 Month Assignment | Inside IR35 | Circa £500 per day

Function: Supply Chain

Reporting to: COO

Team: Purchasing / Procurement

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on interim assignment for an experienced Supply Chain leader operating in a low-volume, high-complexity, precision manufacturing environment.

Alongside stabilising and improving an international supply chain with elements of low cast sourcing ,a key objective of the role is mentoring and developing a team, transferring capability, structure, and confidence that will remain long after the assignment ends.

This role suits an interim who enjoys delivery, leadership, and leaving a legacy.

Interim Objectives

Over a 9-12 month period, you will:

Lead procurement, material planning, and supplier performance

Actively coach and mentor a developing team member through structured, hands-on leadership

Embed clear KPIs, governance, and best practice

Improve supplier performance, resilience, and risk management

Leave behind sustainable processes and capability uplift

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Mentoring

Lead and develop a small purchasing team with a strong coaching focus

Set clear objectives, KPIs, and development plans

Build accountability and continuous improvement

Procurement & Supply Chain Delivery

Own day-to-day purchasing and supplier management

Lead negotiations, contracts, and commercial agreements

Ensure value, compliance, and continuity of supply

Materials Planning

Oversee material planning supporting complex production and frequent NPIs

Optimise inventory, lead times, safety stock, and obsolescence

Work closely with Production and Planning

Supplier Performance & Cost

Establish and manage supplier KPIs (quality, delivery, service)

Lead supplier reviews and improvement actions

Deliver cost improvements without compromising quality

Experience Required

Proven senior or interim supply chain leadership in manufacturing

Experience in low-volume, high-complexity, precision environments

Strong supplier negotiation and planning expertise

Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop others

ERP / MRP experience

Degree preferred; CIPS desirable

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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