Job Title: Supply Chain Project Lead
Rate: Competitive in line with skills / experience
Type: Permanent
My client, a growing organization currently seek a Supply Base Project Lead to drive critical supplier-related initiatives across a complex, global supply chain. This is a high-impact role focused on leading supplier transfers, industrialisation activities, and the transition from development into full-scale production. You will operate at the centre of a cross-functional environment, ensuring supplier readiness, cost control, and supply continuity.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Base Project Leadership
* Lead cross-functional supply base projects, including supplier transfers, industrialisation initiatives, and production ramp-ups.
* Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables aligned with supplier readiness and capacity.
* Act as the central coordination point across Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Project Management teams.
Sourcing & Supplier Strategy
* Develop and execute sourcing strategies for complex components and assemblies.
* Lead RFQ/RFP processes, including technical, commercial, and risk evaluations.
* Support supplier selection decisions based on total cost of ownership and long-term sustainability.
Commercial & Contract Management
* Lead or support supplier negotiations covering pricing, cost models, and volume assumptions.
* Ensure robust contractual frameworks are established, including terms related to delivery, tooling, and performance.
* Manage commercial topics throughout the project lifecycle, including claims and cost adjustments.
Supplier Transfer & Industrialisation
* Coordinate supplier onboarding and oversee transitions from prototype through to serial production.
* Ensure suppliers meet required standards for quality, capacity, and compliance ahead of production start.
* Support dual sourcing and risk mitigation strategies during transition phases.
Supply Risk & Continuity
* Identify and mitigate supply risks, including capacity constraints and single-source dependencies.
* Implement contingency plans such as alternative sourcing or phased ramp-ups.
* Support escalation management to protect supply continuity.
Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
* Define and track supplier KPIs across cost, delivery, and performance.
* Support supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Build strong, collaborative supplier relationships and lead structured performance reviews.
Candidate Profile
* Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
* Proven experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Supplier Development, or Project Management within a manufacturing or regulated environment.
* Demonstrated experience leading supplier-related projects (e.g. supplier transfers, industrialisation).
* Strong commercial acumen with exposure to supplier negotiations and contracts.
* Experience working within cross-functional, matrix organisations.
* Fluency in both English and German
Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or contact Michael Owusu-Ansah on +44 203 928 6631 – mowusu-ansah@planet-pharma.co.uk
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