Head of Procurement & Supply Chain – Manufacturing I On‑site Harlow area I £70,000 - £75,000 + progression I Permanent
SC4 is supporting a fast‑growing international manufacturer that is entering a major phase of operational transformation — and we’re looking for a commercially minded Head of Procurement & Supply Chain to lead the end‑to‑end flow: forecast → buy → make → move → deliver.
This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who wants to modernise a legacy operation into a data‑led, commercially sharp, efficient supply chain function. You’ll own procurement, supplier performance, inbound logistics, inventory, warehouse control and the full planning cadence (S&OP). The operation is complex, SKU‑heavy and component‑driven — so experience working with BOMs, shared/inter‑dependent components, and multi‑stage manufacturing is essential. This is not a finished‑goods purchasing role. As the business continues to scale internationally, this position offers significant scope to shape strategy, build capability and progress into a broader operational leadership remit.
Responsibilities
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End‑to‑end supply chain ownership: forecasting, procurement, manufacturing flow, inbound logistics and delivery
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S&OP and planning governance across a 0–26 week horizon
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Supplier strategy, negotiation, cost control and performance management
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Inventory optimisation, stock policy, slow‑mover reduction and warehouse accuracy
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Transformation of legacy processes into modern, efficient, commercially aligned ways of working
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Business Central data ownership (MRP/MPS parameters, item masters, BOM accuracy)
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Cross‑functional alignment with Commercial, NPD, Finance, Production and Amazon/D2C teams
What They're Looking For
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Strong experience in manufacturing or FMCG supply chains
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Proven leadership across procurement, planning and inbound logistics
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Deep understanding of complex SKU environments and component‑level BOMs
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Experience in modernising or transforming supply chain processes
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Commercially assertive mindset — able to challenge, influence and propose better options
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Strong ERP capability and excellent data/Excel skills
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Ability to simplify complexity and drive clear decisions across the business
Location & eligibility
This is a 100% on‑site role based near Harlow, Essex. You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute reliably.
If you’re a proactive, commercially minded supply chain leader who loves building structure, improving performance and making complex operations run smoothly, we're shortlisting now and would love to speak with you.
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