Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

Are you an experienced supply chain professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the vision and leadership to optimise performance across sourcing, planning and production?

At Doncasters we have an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join our team in Doncasters Deritend based in Worcestershire.

Working hours - Monday to Thursday: 8:30 - 5, Friday: 8:30 - 2:10

Did you know that every time you take a flight, drive somewhere, or switch on a light, there's a chance Doncaster's played a part in making that happen?

As a leading international manufacturer of specialist superalloys and high-performance alloy components, we provide critical solutions to some of the world's most demanding industries, including aerospace, Industrial Gas Turbines, automotive, medical, and other specialist sectors.

With a heritage spanning nearly 250 years, we've built a global reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and engineering that performs where it matters most. Today, we operate across 20 sites worldwide, employing almost 3,000 professionals. This includes engineers and production teams to HR, marketing, and other support functions, who are united by a shared sense of purpose.

At Doncaster's, we believe in doing things the right way. That means acting with integrity, delivering with commitment, and working as one team to achieve more, together. Whether you're developing precision-engineered components, running world-class manufacturing operations, or supporting our people and processes, your role is part of something much bigger.

Join us and contribute to a legacy built on performance, precision, and the values that drive us forward - excellence, commitment, teamwork, and integrity.

What we can offer you:

• An interesting and varied field to work in.
• An environment where you can learn and grow through constant development opportunities.
• Company cash health care plan with an extensive range of benefits.

The Role

This is a new and exciting opportunity; due to growth we are expanding our team which requires a Supply Chain Manager to join our Purchasing function! You will be responsible for planning, sourcing and buying the best quality materials equipment and services at the most competitive prices to enable Doncasters to turn metals into motion and operate at our best!

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will

• Use your leadership skills to support 2 direct reports.
• Work hand in hand with the production, capacity planning function to ensure alignment between materials availability and production plans.
• Conduct research and work closely with the Engineering function to seek out the best products and suppliers in terms of quality and value.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future operational activity.
• Develop a purchasing and stocking strategy.

Interested? If you have any of the below skills, we would love to talk to you about your next career move:

To succeed as a Supply Chain Manager, you will have previous experience in a senior supply chain or procurement role within a manufacturing/ Engineering company. Experience within an Investment Casting or Industrial Gas Turbine company, this is advantageous.

You will have data analytical skills alongside proven excel, communication and negotiation skills. You will have experience leading and supporting a team since you will support 2 direct reports.

To Apply

Apply online.

We'll be in touch with you quickly after receiving your application.

Equal opportunities

Doncasters is committed to achieving workforce diversity and we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, national origin, race, age, sex, gender identity, disability- physical or hidden, sexual orientation, veteran status, religious belief, or any other characteristics protected by law. We provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We encourage all applicants to reach out if they require any support or accommodations to enable them to thrive throughout our recruitment process. Please contact .