Location: Ely (CB6) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35669 Polytec are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead Purchasing, Planning and Supplier Quality Engineering teams for a complex electro-mechanical manufacturing operation based in Ely. Responsibilities: Design and implement supply chain strategies that connect activities across Purchasing, Planning and Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) teams to streamline processes, improve productivity, optimise flow and minimise inventory costs Negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance and strategically develop the vendor base to sustain the steady introduction of new products, applications and technologies Assess and mitigate supply chain risks, with a particular focus on key product lines, OEM customers and new product releases Motivate team members and perform regular appraisals or 1-to-1 meetings Communicate goals and objectives to team members and utilise resources adequately Communicate team briefs to all team members on a regular basis Requirements: Degree qualified (or equivalent) in relevant field MCIPS or other recognised supply chain management qualification Previous supply chain management experience, preferably in electronics or similar scientific manufacturing industry Experience in Supplier quality development Negotiation skills Strong knowledge of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) would be beneficial Understanding of Lean principles and their practical implementation within the supply chain Strong organisation and project management skills Proficiency in ERP supply chain software (eg. Microsoft D365) and MS Office Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below