- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Edinburgh
The Head of Supply Chain is a brand new position within ENODA and will play a critical role as the conduit between R&D and the supply chain, ensuring that technically advanced products are supported by a robust and scalable supply ecosystem.
The business will be relying on you to ensure a consistent, high-quality, and scalable supply of components, equipment, and services for both development and high-volume manufacturing.
You'll spend your time:
- Defining and leading the company’s end-to-end supply chain strategy across product development, prototyping, and scaled manufacturing.
- Building and leading a high-performing team to support long-term growth.
- Acting as the technical interface between R&D and suppliers, ensuring new technologies can be manufactured as required and industrialised at scale.
- Supporting the development of supplier specifications and qualification protocols.
- Identifying and developing technically capable suppliers to meet innovation, quality, and delivery expectations.
- Ensuring a robust and flexible supply chain to meet current and future manufacturing needs.
- Driving logistics, planning, and materials availability for both prototype and production environments.
- Together with Procurement, leading high-value commercial negotiations with suppliers, including contractual terms, service agreements, and cost optimisation.
- Leading department audits to support the company drive for ISO accreditation.
- Supporting volume ramp-up strategies with a focus on repeatability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitoring and controlling production costs, identifying and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Proactively managing risk across the supply base and logistics network, including geopolitical, regulatory, and operational risks.
- Implementing digital tools (e.g., ERP, supply chain planning software) to enhance visibility and responsiveness across the value chain.
- Using data analytics and KPIs to monitor supply chain performance, identifying bottlenecks, and driving improvements.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards.
The key experience we're looking for:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- 12+ years of experience in senior management roles leading supply chain or supplier development functions in a high-tech manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical acumen with the ability to evaluate supplier capabilities and technologies from early engineering concept solutions.
- A track record of successfully implementing and leading strategic initiatives to enhance supply chain robustness.
- Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and scaling to volume manufacturing
- Deep understanding of supply chain systems and tools (e.g., ERP, planning, sourcing, or logistics platforms)
- Commercially savvy with a track record in contract negotiation and supplier management.
- Ability to handle complex situations, navigate diverse teams, and achieve measurable results.
- Familiarity with working in fast-growing or scale-up environments.
- Understanding of quality systems (ISO 9001 etc.) and their application in supply chains.
- Experience managing and building strong relationships with cross-functional teams, including engineering, sales, logistics, and procurement.
- Expertise in leveraging technology to enhance manufacturing and supply chain processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets effectively, control costs, and ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
- Financial acumen and a commitment to risk management are essential.
- Experience in a high-growth, technology-driven, or regulated industry.
- Knowledge of circular economy or sustainable sourcing practices
- Familiarity with lean supply chain principles, S&OP, or advanced planning systems
What we offer:
- Highly competitive Salary
- Private Medical Insurance
- Flexible Pension policy tailored to your requirements
- 33 days annual leave + Holiday purchase/sell scheme
- Dental cash-back scheme
- Cycle-to-Work scheme
- Season travel ticket loan
- Enhanced company sick pay & Income Protection
- Life Assurance