The Head of Supply Chain will report to the Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for developing and implementing the supply chain strategy in line with the company growth plan. · Responsible for: o Providing the strategic direction, change leadership and functional expertise in order to support the design engineering, manufacturing and MRO business streams. o Provide hands-on leadership to optimise working practices and implement supply chain best practice processes. o Building and leading a high performing supply chain team that is capable of managing demand, supply and inventories. o Provide expertise including supplier contract and negotiation. Principal Responsibilities · Creation, development and implementation of the supply chain strategy. · Ensuring the supply chain processes are deployed, effective and efficient in use. · Ensuring the supply chain systems and tools are fully integrated with other business systems and tools. · Management of the supply chain team. · Providing supply chain expertise in supplier contracts and negotiations. · Ensuring all demands, receipts and issues are carried out accurately and effectively. · Creating and maintaining an effective suite of supply chain KPIs. · Inventory control and optimization. Requirements · Must be: o Educated to Degree level in a supply chain management discipline or other relevant field. o An experienced people leader. o Able to communicate effectively at all levels including at executive level. o Experienced with negotiating and contracting with suppliers and partners. o Competent with export control laws and regulations. · Must have: o Substantial experience (10 years) of working in a supply chain environment at mid senior level. o Experience within an aerospace, automotive, manufacturing or an engineering setting. o Experience with ERP systems such as SAP. o Knowledge of contracting law. · Ideally would also have some of the following: o Working knowledge of CAA o Continuous improvement qualification or knowledge. o Qualified and accredited through CIPS. o Experience and working knowledge of ITAR. o Working knowledge of SC21