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Supplier Development Manager
Location: Stevenage or Bolton (Relocation Package Available)
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: Earn 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 apply your expertise to 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.

What We're Looking For:

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
Proven track record of improving supplier performance (delivery and quality) using lean methodologies
Ability to conduct capacity audits to identify key bottlenecks and manage sub-tier mapping activities
Strong skills in managing a supplier portfolio, reporting performance, and mitigating supply chain risks
Experience in process flow validation, lead time analysis, and applying root cause analysis techniques like DMAIC
Competence in risk identification and the creation of mitigation and improvement plans
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to provide executive summaries

Desired Skills:

Knowledge of business maturity, planning, control, and relationship management
Strong interpersonal and networking skills
SC21 Practitioner experience is desirable
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities
Results-driven and determined to succeed

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be eligible for UK government security clearance, requiring British or dual nationality.

If you are ready to take on a fast-paced, impactful role, we want to hear from you!
Contact Albe Zaman at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more information