Supply Chain Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the supply chain strategy, ensuring external suppliers meet capacity and capability demands during periods of growth.
• Manage contract and order management for key suppliers, including the commercial flow-down of terms and conditions.
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) regarding material spend, inventory holding, and vendor performance.
• Ensure material requirements are planned and available to meet schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Establish and maintain best practice procedures for materials management and procurement to ensure internal and customer compliance.
• Manage operational risks, perform root cause analysis, and lead continuous improvement activities within the function.
• Oversee perpetual inventory counting and ensure strict adherence to stock transaction policies and accuracy.

Requirements

• Must be a sole British National due to security contractual compliance.
• Proven experience leading procurement or planning teams within a regulated industry.
• CIPS or MCIPS qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of quality systems such as ISO-9001, OHSAS 18001, or NQA-1.
• Expertise in using materials modules within MRP/ERP systems.
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and people management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and present strategic recommendations to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SIOP (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning) or IBP (Integrated Business Planning) implementation.
• Background in the Nuclear or Aerospace industries, including familiarity with AS9100 standards.
• Experience implementing automation in materials management or reporting processes.

About the Company

Curtiss-Wright is a global engineering and design manufacturer leader with over six decades of experience serving heavily regulated markets, including nuclear, aerospace, and oil and gas. We develop mission-critical sensors, instrumentation, and control solutions for harsh environments where safety and reliability are paramount.