EU Supply Chain Manager

Role Mission

Lead andoptimiseend-to-end supply chain performance across multiple European sites by driving excellence in planning, inventory management, sourcing, and purchasing operations. This role is accountable for ensuring supply continuity, delivering outstanding customer service through OTIF and related performance metrics, and creating a resilient, efficient, and scalable supply chain. Through strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, the role enables sustainable growth, operational excellence, and value creation across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute supply chain strategies that align with businessobjectivesand support growth across multiple sites

• Drive end-to-endoptimisationof planning, inventory management,purchasing, and sourcing activities to improve service, efficiency, and cost performance

• Ensure achievement of key supply chain metrics including OTIF, OTD, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, backorders, scrap, and working capital targets

• Develop and implement inventory and replenishment strategies that balance customer service levels with inventory investment and obsolescence risk

• Lead and develop high-performing sourcing,purchasing, inventory, and planning teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Strengthen supplier performance through effective onboarding, relationship management, performance reviews, and risk mitigation activities

• Ensure compliance with supplier agreements, procurement policies, preferred supplier frameworks, and internal control requirements

• Collaborate closely with Commercial, Operations, Finance, and other key stakeholders to align demand forecasts, supply plans, and business priorities

• Manage supply risks, resolve escalations, and implement contingency plans to protect business continuity and customer commitments

• Drive operational excellence initiatives,leveragingdata, analytics, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste

• Support regional sourcing activities through commercial analysis, pricing proposals, and supplier capability assessments

• Overseepurchasingoperations, ensuringtimelyandaccuratepurchase order execution, workflow efficiency, and process compliance

• Lead talent acquisition, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and succession planning within the supply chainorganisation

WhatWe’reLooking For

We areseekingan experienced and commercially minded supply chain leader who can successfully balance strategic thinking with operational execution. The ideal candidate will have a proventrack recordof leading multi-site supply chain teams,drivingperformance improvements, and building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships. They will be highly analytical, customer-focused, and passionate about developing people and delivering sustainable business results.

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations Management, or a related discipline is plus or demonstrable experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a supply chain, procurement, planning, or purchasing leadership role

• Proven experience managing multi-site or regional supply chain operations

• Strongexpertisein inventory management, demand planning, sourcing, and purchasing processes

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across diverse functions and locations

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience using data to drive decision-making

• Experience managing supplier relationships, performance reviews, and continuity of supply strategies

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills

• Strong understanding of supply chain performance metrics including OTIF, OTD, inventory, forecast accuracy, and service levels

• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or equivalent

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and data analysis tools

• Experience driving process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Desirable (but not essential):

• CIPS qualification or actively working towards accreditation

• Professional qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Operations, or Logistics

• Knowledge of S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes and integrated business planning

• Experience supporting international sourcing strategies and supplier management across multiple regions

• Familiarity with advanced planning systems, demand forecasting tools, and supply chain analytics platforms

• Experience leading supply chain transformation,digitalisation, or ERP implementation projects

What We Offer

At Resonant,we’remore than a leading life sciencescompany,we’rea global team united by a shared purpose: the uncompromising pursuit of quality to help our customers move science forward.

When youjoin us, you become part of a growing global community of more than 850 dedicated professionals. Inreturn for your skills, knowledge, and experience, we are committed to helping you thrive, offering access to high-quality learning, development, and career progression opportunities so you can reach your full potential.

This role is based on-site, with a requirement to work from the office for a minimum of2 days per weekto support close collaboration and operational effectiveness.

Our competitive reward package includes, following qualifying periods:

• Healthcare coverage

• Company bonus scheme

• Pension scheme

• Flexible working options

• Associate engagement activities and wellbeing initiatives

• Generous annual leave, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday

Join Us

Whether you bring a background in life sciences or proven operationalexpertise, this is your opportunity to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team making a real difference.

Ifyou’reready to take the next step in your career and help clients move their life scienceprogrammesforward with clarity and purpose—we’dlove to hear from you.

Apply now and join Resonant.