In this pivotal role, you will strategically lead and manage our supply chain function, ensuring the seamless flow of materials, products, and information from suppliers to customers. You'll drive operational excellence, reduce costs, and enhance supplier and customer relationships, all while supporting Ontic's overarching business goals and commitment to quality and performance. Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain strategy that aligns with the company's overall business objectives and growth plans. Transformation: Lead the transformation of the supply chain functions, focusing on process improvement, cost/working capital reduction, and exceptional customer experience (internal and external). Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing supply chain team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. 30+ heads. Supplier Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favourable terms and ensuring the highest quality and reliability of supply. Inventory Control: Optimise inventory levels to meet production demands whilst minimising carrying costs and mitigating risks. Technology Integration: Leverage advanced technologies and data analytics to enhance supply chain visibility, predictability, and decision‑making. Collaboration: Work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and support for supply chain initiatives. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks within the supply chain, developing contingency plans to address potential disruptions. Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the supply chain operation. Compliance: Ensure supply chain compliance with industry regulations, standards, and best practices, maintaining the highest level of integrity and ethical standards.

Qualifications

Will be a seasoned supply chain professional with a strategic mindset, strong leadership acumen, thriving in complex, matrixed environments and excelling at building relationships, leading transformation, and delivering tangible results. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a commercially related field. CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification or equivalent. Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in Supply Chain Management with previous experience within a leadership role. Experience working within technical/manufacturing organisations. Proven leadership and people management skills. Well‑developed strategic thinking and problem‑solving abilities. Demonstrable experience with supply chain management, transformation, and process improvement. Comfortable negotiating at the highest levels with demanding and challenging customers and suppliers. In‑depth knowledge of industry regulations and compliance requirements.

Ontic, a world‑leading provider of complex engineered parts for the aerospace and defence industries, is seeking an experienced Procurement Director to lead our supply chain team at our Bishops Cleeve site. Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. 10 hours paid volunteering time. Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Discounts and offers from a range of retailers.

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