Continuous Improvement & Modern Ways of Working Manager

Bramwith Consulting

Location:
United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

55000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

This major UK engineering organisation is scaling towards £1bn+ turnover while delivering nationally important energy and infrastructure projects. They're looking for a strategic supply chain leader who brings project management rigour, continuous improvement mindset, and modern ways of working - not just traditional supplier oversight. If you're passionate about turning insight into action, building supplier capability, and driving meaningful change, this is your role.

Job Responsibility:

Challenge traditional approaches
Introduce structure, categorisation, and clarity
Strengthen relationships through capability-building
Make the supply chain a proactive partner, not a reactive function
Communicate the why behind decisions - not just the what
Implement new operating rhythms, improvement initiatives, and tools that make supplier engagement clearer, faster, and more consistent
Identify inefficiencies and deliver tangible quick wins that improve internal workflows
Introduce and mature category frameworks, segmentation models, and performance dashboards (Power BI etc.)
Translate data into clear, actionable insights that guide stakeholders and influence decisions
Not just managing suppliers - but helping them become better partners
Set expectations, build trust, improve communication flows, and create practices that elevate delivery
Use strong project management principles to support forecasting, capacity reviews, risk mitigation, and supplier integration across complex engineering programmes
Explain the purpose behind initiatives clearly and succinctly, ensuring stakeholders understand the end benefit - not just the process

Requirements:

Experience in supply chain or procurement within engineering, manufacturing, or construction
A clear track record of delivering improvements, initiatives, and efficiency gains
Ability to introduce new processes, categorisation methods, performance frameworks, or tools
Strong project management capability - structured, organised, outcomes-driven
A data-focused mindset and confidence in using analytics to guide decisions
Strong communication skills - succinct, purposeful, able to articulate the why behind change
Ability to build evolving, value-driven supplier relationships
Willingness to travel 2-3 days a week to sites and suppliers

What we offer:

Car Allowance
Bonus
Flexibility and hybrid working
Clear progression into senior roles as the organisation scales

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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