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Supply Chain Specialist

Posted 23 days ago

  • Richmond Hill, Norfolk
  • Contract
  • £40 to £50 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 5 days

Are you a technically-minded supply chain expert ready to take ownership of a key supplier relationship in a fast-moving manufacturing environment?

I'm working with a reputable client in the Defence sector who are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Specialist to join their team immediately to manage production and performance with a key supplier.

  • Role: 12-month contract
  • Location: Based in Norwich
  • Working Pattern: Hybrid (4-day week)
  • Pay: Competitive hourly rate (Inside IR35)

This supply chain role will require a strong focus on ensuring on-time delivery, resolving manufacturing and supply issues, and maintaining a firm onsite presence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the main liaison between our business and the supplier, providing consistent site presence
  • Tackle production delays, material flow issues, and escalate risks as needed
  • Coordinate across Supply Chain, Projects, Engineering & Quality
  • Bring structure, consistency, and accountability to supplier performance
  • Confidently challenge the norm and lead process improvements.

If you thrive under pressure, understand manufacturing environments and can push for results with a professional yet assertive, this is the role for you!

Required Skills/Experience:

  • CIPS or Lean/Six Sigma background
  • Strong supply chain/manufacturing experience
  • Experience managing challenging supplier relationships
  • Technical knowledge of build/assembly processes.

Why This Role?

  • Flexible working pattern
  • Competitive hourly rate (Inside IR35)
  • Great opportunity to apply technical and commercial skills to drive real improvements

This is fantastic Defence sector opportunity for a Supply Chain Specialist who gets stuck in, sorts problems fast, and is willing to challenge the norm. If this opportunity is for you - Apply Now!