Speedy are the UK’s leading hire provider with the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant and support services – everything for every job!

We have an exciting new position within our Supply Chain team in Haydock for a Supply Chain Manager. 

As a Supply Chain Design Manager at Speedy Hire PLC, you will bring who you are; your background, your unique set of skills, and your passions - and with our support - you will write your own story at Speedy, challenging yourself, growing and bringing value to your customers and your colleagues every day.

Our Supply Chain Design Managers work closely with our Key Account Managers to develop our strategic partnerships through a structured process. They apply their in-depth supply chain and logistics knowledge to the analysis of the supply chains of our customers – identifying areas for improvement; making things faster, cheaper, more secure, more sustainable etc - collaborating with customer and Speedy subject matter experts to bring the best solutions to the table.

• Develop and implement a category strategy to best deliver value to Speedy
• Implement supply chain efficiencies following value chain analysis
• Consider the introduction of new products / services wthin Indirect Categories
• Negotiation of costs
• Trading agreement formulation of key terms, including ability to challenge and negotiate
• Design continuous improvement targets with strategic and preferred suppliers
• Contract management of KPIs and SLA throughout the contract term
• Supply Chain rationalisation & sourcing
• Ensuring the purchasing IT system is reflective of the deals in place.
• Support the ERP and procurement system generally in order to contribute to the company’s process efficiency
• Tender preparation, working closely with key stakeholders, Response analysis, scoring and supplier selection
• Monitor and improve supplier performance
• Active contract management with continuous improvement
• Compilation and submission of monthly reports
• Work toward continuous improvement of procedures and processes.
• Effective communication with team and operational network
• Scope:  Responsibility will be to Team and entire Operational network

What you’ll need:

• Have a strategic approach within Supply Chain Management
• The ability to work in a very busy environment
• Must be able to prioritse workload
• Be accurate and precise with their work
• Team player who can communicate at different  levels.
• Excellent negotiation skills

Desirable

• MCIPS Qualified or working towards

Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.In return we offer a competitive salary with contributory pension scheme, 26 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays), discretionary bonus scheme and life assurance. In addition you will be able to take advantage of our fantastic Salary Extras benefits scheme, offering cycle to work and various other discounts on a wide range of goods and services.