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Supporting both stocked product ranges and bespoke furniture projects, you'll play a critical role in ensuring products are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest standards.\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, improve processes, develop people, and drive operational excellence.\nThe Opportunity\nReporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take ownership of the entire supply chain function, leading procurement, supplier performance, inventory management, production planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nYou'll be responsible for:\nDeveloping strong partnerships with UK and international suppliers.\nNegotiating contracts, pricing, and service agreements.\nManaging supplier performance, quality, lead times, and capacity.\nLeading and developing a high-performing Supply Chain team.\nOverseeing forecasting, stock management, and production scheduling.\nDriving operational efficiencies and cost-saving initiatives.\nImplementing and improving supply chain systems, reporting, and KPIs.\nRequirements\nWe're looking for a proactive and resilient leader who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.\nYou'll likely have:\nAround 5 years' experience in Supply Chain Management.\nProven experience leading and developing teams.\nStrong supplier management and negotiation skills.\nA track record of improving processes, reducing costs, and enhancing performance.\nExcellent analytical and reporting capabilities.\nA commercial mindset with the ability to balance cost, quality, and service.\nExperience working in a fast-paced manufacturing, furniture, or product-based environment.\nQualifications such as CIPS, APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or a degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field would be advantageous.\nYou'll thrive here if you are:\nA collaborative leader who enjoys building strong relationships across the business.\nDetail-oriented and data-driven.\nAdaptable and solutions-focused when challenges arise.\nPassionate about continuous improvement with a hands on approach. \nMotivated by delivering exceptional service and business results.\nBenefits\nGenerous annual holiday entitlement\nCompany pension scheme\nFree on-site parking\nComplimentary food and refreshments in the office\nA supportive and collaborative working environment\nThe opportunity to contribute to a growing business with exciting plans for the future\nGenuine autonomy and the chance to make a lasting impact\nIf you're a strategic Supply Chain professional who enjoys building high-performing teams, strengthening supplier relationships, and driving operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3130,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Supply Chain","Professional Services","Business Development"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-24T15:19:37Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":82,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-09-25T03:12:22Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/universal-business-team-head-of-supply-chain","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/universal-business-team-head-of-supply-chain.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-25T03:12:22Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3515,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1485,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-26T00:00:00Z"}}}