Seeking a Supplier Development Manager to enhance supplier performance, capability, and risk management in a dynamic and critical role.
Job Description
Supplier Development Manager
Location: Stevenage or Bolton
Work Arrangement: Flexible – typically 2 days per week on-site
Salary: Up to £50,000, depending on experience
What We Offer:
* Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (subject to company performance)
* Pension Scheme: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
* Paid Overtime: Opportunities available
* Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
* Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; plus enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
* Facilities: Excellent on-site amenities, including subsidised meals and free parking
* Training and Development: Extensive opportunities for career progression and personal development
The Role:
We are seeking a Supplier Development Manager to join our Sub-Assemblies team at ISP, supporting the ramp-up of deliveries. This is a dynamic and critical role where you will enhance supplier performance, capability, and risk management.
Collaborating across a range of UK programmes, you will navigate both mature and emerging technologies in a rapidly evolving environment. Your strategic approach will be key in driving supplier excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Improve supplier performance (delivery and quality) using lean methodologies
* Conduct capacity audits to identify key bottlenecks and manage sub-tier mapping activities
* Manage a supplier portfolio, report performance, and mitigate supply chain risks
* Apply root cause analysis techniques like DMAIC
* Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
Requirements:
* Degree-level qualifications preferred, with experience in international supply chain management within high-tech industries
* Expertise in supply chain management or supplier development within Aerospace, Defence, or Manufacturing sectors
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to provide executive summaries
* Knowledge of business maturity, planning, control, and relationship management
* Strong interpersonal and networking skills
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be eligible for UK government security clearance, requiring British or dual nationality.