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Searchability NS&D

Supply Chain Officer

On site

Belfast, United kingdom

£ 29 /hour

Freelance

04-01-2026

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Skills

SAP Project Management Express

Job Specifications

SUPPLY OFFICER

NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN BELFAST FOR A SUPPLY OFFICER

Full time on-site in Belfast
Contract until November 2026
£29ph via Umbrella
35 hour week, with premium overtime rates for any overtime
BPSS clearance required prior to starting

WHAT WILL THE SUPPLY OFFICER BE DOING?

The role of the Supply Chain Coordinator involves managing a portfolio of suppliers acting as the main on-site liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless material flow, performance management, and supplier recovery where needed. This role plays a vital part in improving operational efficiency, driving continuous improvement, and shaping the future of the supply chain through digitalisation and transformation initiatives.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Managing a portfolio of suppliers daily using existing and emerging digital tools.
Anticipating risks, manage demand and forecasts, and drive proactive mitigation actions.
Leading and driving supplier recoveries, ensuring on-time and in-full delivery performance.
Challenging supplier performance and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Acting as the first point of contact for supply chain queries from operations.
Coordinating supplier working parties and manage order books, including maintaining MRP Master Data.
Using data management tools to analyse performance and make informed decisions.
Optimising stock levels and ordering strategies for procured goods.
Partnering with Supply Chain Quality Managers and Commercial Buyers to deliver an integrated procurement approach.
Contributing to supply chain transformation projects, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement.

WE NEED THE SUPPLY OFFICER TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING…

Solid experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Manufacturing Engineering
Strong understanding of MRP and SAP within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Proven supplier-facing experience, including performance management and recovery activities.
Experience with digital tools and automation within a supply chain context.
A good understanding of LEAN and project management principles.

TO BE CONSIDERED….

Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information please call me on 0203 854 0120. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process & submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

About the Company

Some things require specialist expertise and industry knowledge, and with an accelerating skills shortage coupled with an ever increasing clearance shortage, we are set up to deliver just that. Whether it's partnering with globally leading private sector companies or directly with government bodies across the country, we deliver a bespoke recruitment service with the kind of care, attention and integrity that the National Security & Defence industry demands. Specialisms: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING | SOFTWARE TESTING | CLOUD PLATF... Know more