Supplier Development Manager

Supplier Development Manager
Location: Stevenage or Bolton (Relocation Package Available)
Work Arrangement: Flexible - typically 2 days per week on-site
Salary: Up to £50,000, depending on experience

What We Offer:

• Company Bonus: Up to £2,500 (subject to company performance)
• Pension Scheme: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
• Paid Overtime: Opportunities available
• Flexi Leave: Earn up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; plus enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
• Facilities: Excellent on-site amenities, including subsidised meals and free parking
• Training and Development: Extensive opportunities for career progression and personal development

The Role:

We are seeking a Supplier Development Manager to join our Sub-Assemblies team at ISP, supporting the ramp-up of deliveries. This is a dynamic and critical role where you will apply your expertise to enhance supplier performance, capability, and risk management.
Collaborating across a range of UK programmes, you will navigate both mature and emerging technologies in a rapidly evolving environment. Your strategic approach will be key in driving supplier excellence.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree-level qualifications preferred, with experience in international supply chain management within high-tech industries
• Expertise in supply chain management or supplier development within Aerospace, Defence, or Manufacturing sectors
• Proven track record of improving supplier performance (delivery and quality) using lean methodologies
• Ability to conduct capacity audits to identify key bottlenecks and manage sub-tier mapping activities
• Strong skills in managing a supplier portfolio, reporting performance, and mitigating supply chain risks
• Experience in process flow validation, lead time analysis, and applying root cause analysis techniques like DMAIC
• Competence in risk identification and the creation of mitigation and improvement plans
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to provide executive summaries

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of business maturity, planning, control, and relationship management
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills
• SC21 Practitioner experience is desirable
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities
• Results-driven and determined to succeed

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be eligible for UK government security clearance, requiring British or dual nationality.

If you are ready to take on a fast-paced, impactful role, we want to hear from you!
Contact Ryan at R.FLOOD@mane.co.uk or call 01923 470761 for more information.