Flexible working hours, company pension contributions of up to 8% and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays are just a few of the perks that the Supplier Development Lead will enjoy whilst working for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with over 20 worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff.

This employer is recognised globally for quality and innovative deliverables.

The successful Supplier Development Lead will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Supplier Development Lead will include:

• Lead the end-to-end supplier onboarding and approval process, ensuring suppliers meet defined quality, capability, financial, security and compliance requirements before inclusion on the Approved Vendor List (AVL).


• Conduct supplier capability, capacity and due-diligence assessments, including audits and documentation reviews, providing evidence-based recommendations on supplier readiness and suitability.


• Drive supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives, managing performance improvement plans to enhance quality, operational controls, capacity planning and delivery performance.


• Support programmes, bids and manufacturing outsourcing activities through early supplier engagement, readiness assessments and risk mitigation to ensure successful project delivery.


• Identify, assess and manage supplier risks relating to capacity, financial stability, compliance and single-source dependencies, contributing to supply chain resilience and contingency planning.


• Develop and strengthen the supply base by identifying capability gaps, sourcing or developing new suppliers, and supporting long-term strategic supplier partnerships aligned to business growth objectives.


• Maintain supplier governance, reporting and records while collaborating with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Programme teams as the subject matter expert for supplier capability, readiness and supply chain maturity.

For the Supplier Development Lead role, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess:

• Experience working within complex supply chains, monitoring and developing suppliers of direct and indirect goods or services


• Ability and willingness to travel 85% nationally and 15% internationally


• Ability to collaborative with internal and external stakeholders

Salary & Benefits:

• up to £60,000 depending on experience


• Flexible working hours


• Monday to Friday


• 37.5 hours per week


• 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays


• Company pension contributions of up to 8%

Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions.

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.

To apply for the Supplier Development Lead role, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV.

Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.