Interim Head of Supply Chain - 10m FTC

We are seeking an Interim Head of Supply Chain & Quality to lead our procurement, supply chain and quality functions in a fast growing beauty business. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will shape and manage the strategy across all three areas, oversee multiple product categories on direct procurement and ensure that our supplier base aligns with the company's innovation and growth objectives. Working to optimise our supply chain agility and inventory levels while integrating new tools to drive further efficiency, you will implement a robust QC management strategy and develop Trinny London's QMS. You will manage and coach a team of four direct reports with a focus on driving performance across cost, quality and supply chain agility.

Ideal start date: September 2026. Duration: roughly 10 months.

The Role

• Overall responsibility:
  • Partner with Finance on inventory and cost management process, cycle and methodology to ensure overview of costs, spend and evolution.
  • Proactively manage operations risks at a global level, ensuring compliance with regulatory, financial and ethical standards.
  • Deliver the best total cost of ownership for the business, optimising costs through negotiation, value engineering and supply chain efficiencies - on all products.
  • Coach, mentor and develop the team, ensuring strong collaboration and continuous development within the team.
• Procurement strategy & supplier management:
  • Lead the execution of the overall procurement strategy for all products for sale, aligned with business goals and growth targets.
  • Lead high level/high stakes negotiations with suppliers, ensuring agreements deliver the best balance of cost, quality, innovation and supply chain reliability.
  • Drive SRM programme, ensuring continuous improvement in supplier performance across cost, quality, supply chain, social & sustainability, and innovation.
  • Execute supplier strategies, including selection, on boarding, performance management and exit strategies.
• Supply planning & inventory management:
  • Support implementation of new AI planning tools.
  • Manage finished goods and component inventory in line with existing targets, maintaining availability.
  • Continuously review and refine supply chain processes to improve margin, agility - reducing lead times and ensuring the business can respond quickly to changes in demand.
• Quality assurance & compliance:
  • Drive the implementation of a risk management quality control strategy.
  • Uphold quality standards across the supply base, maintaining the cross functional ways of working with procurement and product development already established.
  • Continue implementation of quality management system processes to drive a culture of efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive background in supply chain leadership, specifically across procurement and supply planning, with a clear history of delivering results. Experience of leading a quality team is desirable but not essential.
• Comprehensive expertise within the beauty sector, including deep knowledge of third party manufacturing and packaging supplier landscapes.
• A holistic understanding of the end to end cosmetics supply chain, spanning from initial product development through to final delivery.
• A strategic approach that effectively balances immediate operational wins with overarching long term business objectives.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and scale high performing teams within a rapidly evolving, high growth environment.
• A proactive self starter who is highly results oriented and capable of mobilising cross functional teams to capture new opportunities.
• The agility to thrive and remain effective in fast paced settings characterised by constant growth and change.
• Familiarity with cosmetics regulatory frameworks and quality management systems is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working, with core working hours.
• 25 days holiday plus a handful of spontaneous and well earned wellbeing days throughout the year, as well as early finish Fridays and summer Fridays.
• Starter stack and swag.
• Beauty wallet: £500 annual product allowance to explore and enjoy our full range of Trinny London products.
• Company discount for yourself, your friends and family.
• Vitality health scheme, EAP and Medicash (including dental, optical and audiological care).
• Annual personal training and development budget.
• Enhanced family friendly package to support birthing and non birthing parents.
• Pension scheme.
• Workplace nursery scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Office socials and celebrations (T Parties).
• Rewards and recognition scheme (awarding length of service with gifts, vouchers and additional annual leave).

Equal Opportunities

We celebrate diversity in our customers, our products and the teams we build. We champion inclusivity and want everyone to be the best versions of themselves. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome people from all backgrounds, with their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences.