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Supply Chain Manager
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 60,000 - 68,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Supply Chain Manager
Location: Reading, UK
Salary: £60,000 - £68,000 10% Bonus Healthcare Flexible Working Hours
Procurement and Planning Manager - Shape the Future of a Fast-Growing Business
Are you a commercially astute, forward-thinking supply chain leader ready to drive strategic change? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic, high-growth business at a pivotal stage where your expertise in procurement, demand planning, and supply chain optimisation will be key to sustaining and accelerating success.
We're looking for a hands-on, high-impact Supply Chain Manager with strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record in strategic procurement and demand planning. You'll thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can influence at all levels, lead a talented team, and make a real difference every day.
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary of £60,000 - £68,000 10% bonus
Comprehensive benefits including private healthcare and flexible working
A key leadership role in a high-growth, innovation-led company
Clear career progression and the autonomy to shape your own function
A collaborative, values-driven culture where your voice is heardWhat You'll Be Doing As The Appointed Procurement and Planning Manager:
Lead the end-to-end supply chain operation, including procurement, demand planning, supplier management, and production scheduling
Develop and execute sourcing strategies to ensure cost-effective and resilient supply
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Production, Commercial, and Finance teams to ensure supply and demand alignment
Own and optimise the demand planning process to drive forecast accuracy and inventory efficiency
Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and strategic sourcing initiatives
Champion ERP and MRP system optimisation, data accuracy, and process automation
Deliver actionable insights through supply chain KPIs and risk management
Drive a high-performance culture through strong leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaborationWhat You'll Bring as the Procurement and Planning Manager:
A minimum of 3 years' experience managing or supervising supply chain and procurement teams
Extensive experience in manufacturing or engineering environments
Strong expertise in procurement, strategic sourcing, and demand planning
Deep knowledge of ERP and MRP systems, supply chain analytics, and planning tools
A CIPS qualification (Level 4 or above) - essential
Proven ability to lead, influence, and drive change in a dynamic setting
A data-driven, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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