Senior Supplier Lead

Job Title: Senior Supplier Lead

Location: Wolverhampton

Contract type: Permanent

We are searching for a Senior Supplier Lead to join the Operational Supply Chain team for a client based in Wolverhampton. Our client focuses on designing complex mechanical products that are often bespoke and high-profile, within the Aerospace industry.

A senior Supplier Lead will be responsible for the management of order placement, as well as maintaining effective relationships with suppliers and supply chain. They will provide purchase order management to ensure current and verified delivery information using systems and processes.
They will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating of supplier performance, including identification and mitigation of risk, to resolve relationship and performance issues.
Leading and supporting the recover and improvement activities to endure a timely closure of root cause and corrective actions.
Identification of quality, cost, delivery and lead improvements are all key parts of this role.

Role Responsibilities – Senior Supplier Lead

• Responsible for the coordination between Operational Supply Chain and Operations (Manufacturing, A&T) teams for alignment on demand for procured parts.
• Influence key internal stakeholder relationships to drive delivery of the site Supply Chain objectives.
• Provide oversight and point of escalation to the Operational Buyers and admin support.
• Represent the Supply Chain team in site meetings such as SIOP, SQDCL, delivery meetings.
• Deputise for the Supply Chain Manager in their absence.
• An additional need for people management responsibilities may be required.
• Develop and manage effective supplier relationships with a select number of suppliers to achieve business requirements.
• Surveillance and monitoring of assigned suppliers.
• Evaluation of supplier performance including the identification and mitigation of risk.
• Provide effective purchase order management and placement to ensure current and verified delivery information is reflected using standard systems and processes.
• Ensure the effective and timely closure of root causes and corrective actions.
• Lead problem-solving activities to resolve issues affecting supplier relationships and supply chain performance.
• Support and potentially lead supplier performance recovery & improvement activities.
• There will be some expectations for UK and international travel.

The Successful Senior Supplier Lead will possess the following:

• A bachelor's degree level education, preferred in the fields of Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business preferred but not essential.
• Greater than 5 years of progressive experience in the field of Manufacturing or Supply Chain (preferably Aerospace).
• Desired qualifications would include CIPS.
• Highly experienced in planning and order placement to achieve the Operational Supply Chain requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate with, and influence, Operation Group staff, which is made up of many disciplines, at all management levels. Including internal and external stakeholders. Communication being verbal, written and presentations.
• Ability to deal with a variety of tasks at any one time and understand the priorities.
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proven working knowledge of an MRP system such as SAP.
• Knowledge in ITAR/EAR compliance would be advantageous.

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role, and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. For further information please visit .

The successful Senior Supplier Lead will be joining an outstanding client and will be rewarded with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

For more information on this role, please contact Jules Bujalska on or send a copy of your CV to

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Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

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