Job Description

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Biopure - Havant

Location Type: Hybrid

Salary: 60000 - 70000 plus excellent benefits

Website:

https://www.wmfts.com/en/

Group:

https://www.spiraxgroup.com/

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.


When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.

Key Responsibilities:

As Supply Chain Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the site supply chain, including control of ethical sourcing, planning and purchasing, whilst adhering to WMFTSs sustainability and One Planet agendas. This will mean working with supply chain colleagues within Watson Marlow and Spirax Group to deliver world class supply chain initiatives.

With reporting lines to the General Manager and WMFTS Global Supply Chain, the main remit for this role will be to facilitate and support the Supply Chain activities of the business, ensuring operational needs are met, considering the price, quality and delivery whilst ensuring continuity of supply and best practice.

What you'll be doing

You will lead, enhance and develop all aspects of supply chain performance; collaborating with the senior leadership team, Global SC and other key stakeholders as required Ensure that your team is fully trained and follow the safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain, including use of forklifts and any other vehicles as appropriate Work with Group SC to develop and align supply chain strategies, measuring and analysing quality and delivery performance through KPIs You will build effective relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers, overseeing and ensuring best practice is maintained throughout the supply chain lead and improve supplier performance in terms of Service Level, Lead Time, Lot Size, cost, stock level, etc, and be responsible for annual stock counts during the financial year Ensure through effective planning that the right levels of inventory are established, maintained, and flexed to meet current and future operational/project needs You will develop the materials, stock control and handling processes to gain improvements in efficiency and control Lead the internal movement of materials and finished goods, developing logistics capabilities to support continued growth and development You will lead and deliver D365 FO (ERP) implementation and roll out You will ensure that supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards and are compliant with internal policies including Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy and the Group Management Code Champion and have oversight in New Product Development Projects to ensure viable delivery of supply chain for new materials

Skills/Experience:

Experiencing working as a Supply Chain Manager or equivalent (e.g. Purchasing/Sourcing Manager) Experience of working at SLT level Experience of working within process Industries is essential ERP system ownership experience - AX is advantageous You will be analytical and have the ability to interpret data to provide strategic and tactical solutions. You will have demonstrable experience in managing and leading a team of people to achieve shared objectives Ideally CIPS qualified to a minimum of level 5 or hold equivalent experience

At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:

A competitive salary Flexible working arrangements A generous holiday allowance Three days' paid volunteering leave Comprehensive private healthcare An enhanced retirement plan Life assurance Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone's contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.


We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.


We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include

Gender-neutral parental leave 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more

Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.



We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.



We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.



If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Company Overview

At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.


Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!


Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.