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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!
