Head of Warehouse, Procurement & Supply Chain

Head of Warehouse, Procurement & Supply Chain Ellesmere Port Up to £75,000 DOE

An established and rapidly growing manufacturing business is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Warehouse, Procurement & Supply Chain to lead and optimise its end-to-end supply chain operations.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and operating as a key member of the Senior Management Team, this role will oversee warehouse, procurement and supply chain functions, ensuring operational excellence while supporting ambitious business growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring someone who can operate both strategically and operationally, driving continuous improvement, developing teams, and implementing effective supply chain strategies.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Warehouse, Procurement & Supply Chain:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor and develop teams across warehouse, procurement and supply chain operations.
• Foster a right first time culture focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with HR to build strong employee engagement and development strategies.
• Conduct performance reviews, set clear objectives and develop succession planning across teams.
• Contribute actively to company-wide initiatives as part of the Senior Management Team.

Supply Chain Strategy

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to support business growth, efficiency and cost optimisation.
• Strengthen supplier management and negotiate favourable pricing and terms.
• Oversee logistics processes from procurement through to finished goods dispatch.
• Develop supplier strategies aligned with sustainability objectives and carbon reduction goals.
• Support and maintain processes aligned with SEDEX accreditation requirements.

Operational & Process Improvement

• Lead the implementation of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and drive adoption across the team.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply chain processes and implement best practice solutions.
• Manage operational delivery while developing a strategic roadmap for supply chain and warehouse operations.
• Monitor and improve key performance metrics including: OTIF (On Time In Full), Inventory turnover, Supplier performance, Cost efficiency

Risk & Supplier Management

• Identify potential supply chain risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships through regular engagement both in the UK and internationally.
• Work closely with quality teams to ensure suppliers meet required product standards.
• Promote a strong health & safety culture across all operational teams.

Financial Management

• Manage supply chain budgets covering labour, procurement, logistics and capital investment.
• Track financial performance and deliver against cost and operational KPIs.
• Ensure robust supplier agreements are in place and reviewed annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
• Proven experience in supply chain leadership roles, including managing and developing teams.
• Experience operating within both strategic and operational environments.
• Strong supplier management experience across UK and European supply chains.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAGE 200 preferred; SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar considered).
• Excellent problem-solving, project management and communication skills.
• Experience working as part of a Senior Management Team.

Desirable Experience

• Professional certification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics.
• Experience within manufacturing or production environments.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary up to £75,000 DOE
• Senior Management bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus holiday purchase scheme
• Christmas shutdown
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Free on-site parking
• Professional development and training opportunities

What s Next?

Apply now to join a growing organisation where you will play a key role in shaping and strengthening the company s supply chain operations.