Head of Supply Chain

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.Are you a strategic supply chain leader who thrives on driving performance, building strong supplier partnerships, and delivering operational excellence? We're looking for an experienced Head of Supply Chain to lead and develop a high-performing team across procurement, planning, inventory, warehousing, logistics, and ERP-driven process improvement.In this senior leadership role, you will take ownership of the end-to-end supply chain strategy, ensuring the business has the right materials, processes, and supplier relationships in place to support growth, service, and efficiency. You'll play a key part in aligning supply chain performance with wider business goals, while continuously improving cost, quality, delivery, and operational resilience.What you'll be doing:Leading strategic procurement and category management activityDriving forecasting, material planning, and inventory optimisationDeveloping supplier relationships, contracts, and performance frameworksImproving warehousing and global logistics performanceEnhancing ERP usage and supply chain processes to support better decision-makingSetting clear team objectives, KPIs, and development plansPartnering across the business to strengthen planning and S&OP capabilityReviewing make-vs-buy opportunities and identifying areas for optimisationWhat we're looking for:A proven supply chain leader with experience across procurement, planning, inventory, and logisticsStrong commercial and negotiation skillsExperience managing supplier performance and strategic vendor relationshipsA track record of driving cost improvement and operational efficiencyStrong ERP and business systems knowledgeExcellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skillsA confident people leader who can build capability and deliver through othersStrong problem-solving and decision-making ability in a fast-paced environmentWhy join us?This is an opportunity to shape and influence a critical function, lead meaningful improvement, and make a visible impact on business performance. If you're looking for a senior role where strategy and execution go hand in hand, we'd love to hear from you.We are happy to talk flexible workingJust so you know, we review CV's as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role.If you require any accommodations or adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to the hiring manager when asked to schedule an interview. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all candidates and celebrate individuals being their authentic selves within a working environment.Benefits PackageWe are pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary including:Flexi- start and finish times (1pm finish on a Friday available) Optional 9-day fortnight 50/50 office and home working Buying/selling holiday14 weeks of paid parental leave (new parents) and phased return to work for those parents that take extended leave i.e. maternity, adoption leaveTraining and professional developmentEmployee Bonus Scheme Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 10.5% (subject to conditions)Non-contributory Share Scheme (Halma shares have shown sustained performance growth) BUPA for eligible employees Health cash plan - contribution towards health care costsEAP Workplace optionsLife insurance - 4 times base salaryLong service awards and additional holiday24/7 support healthlineCycle to work schemeParticipation/sponsorship for volunteering & charitable eventsBenefits for engineers as an IET Enterprise PartnerFree electric car chargingFree onsite parkingSubsidised canteenWe do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Apollo and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. Any CVs that are not submitted through the Workday portal will not be considered. the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!