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Supplier Development Manager
 
We are committed to supporting our customers and partners by ensuring a high-performing supply chain. As a leader in the defence industry, we take pride in our role in delivering cutting-edge systems that safeguard national security. Our team fosters a dynamic and inclusive environment that encourages professional growth and work-life balance.
 
About the job:
 
As a Supplier Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring effective supplier performance, capability, and risk management within our Sub-Assemblies team. You will manage a portfolio of suppliers, assess their capacity to meet our delivery profiles, and develop improvement plans to optimise performance. This is an opportunity to drive excellence in supply chain management during a critical ramp-up phase in our deliveries.
 
Key Responsibilities:

Improve supplier performance (Delivery and Quality) using lean methodologies and tools.
Conduct capacity audits to identify key bottlenecks, resources, and sub-tier mapping activities.
Manage and report on supply chain risks, ensuring that mitigation plans are in place.
Assess supplier capability for current and future delivery requirements.
Develop and implement root cause analysis and improvement plans using DMAIC techniques.
Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure supply chain excellence. 
Location: Bolton or Stevenage (relocation package available)
Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience
Working Arrangement: Dynamic (hybrid) – 2 days per week onsite
 
Requirements:

Degree-calibre supply chain professional with experience in high-technology industries (Aerospace, Defence, Manufacturing).
Proven experience in managing and improving supplier performance.
Strong problem-solving skills, including knowledge of DMAIC methodologies.
Ability to create process flows, conduct lead time analysis, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels. 
Desirables:

SC21 Practitioner experience.
Experience working internationally in high-technology environments. 
What we offer:

Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance)
Pension: Up to 14% combined contribution
Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks of enhanced leave for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Training and Development: Excellent career progression opportunities 
Keywords: Supply Chain Management, Supplier Development, Aerospace, Defence, Lean Methodologies, Risk Management
 
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading organisation in an exciting role, with excellent career opportunities for further growth.
 
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.
 
Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet these criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, to SC level.
 
This is a permanent position