Mydas recruitment are specialists in sourcing engineers to world leading organisations Our client, a multinational manufacturing organisation, have a requirement for a supplier / supply chain manager to work with multifunctional teams throughout the organisation, to ensure that products are delivered to meet costs, quality & schedule. Candidates should have experience of: External customer and supplier interface Schedule adherence and planning Effective business control and monitoring Closely monitor supplier performance to schedule and quality Lead role on site, assuming responsibility for manufacturing programmes. Expected to work with a supplier to identify any program constraints / risks and assist them in finding resolutions Understand any gaps the supplier may have in their rate readiness capability, including the suppliers own supply chain. Daily interface between Belfast MFT (multi-functional teams) and suppliers is essential, ensuring follow up of corrective action responses and a timely, cost-effective resolution of all problems. Representing client at program management reviews to escalate any known issues and/or contribute to the development of the supplier. Ensuring that good working relationships and clearly defined interfaces are maintained Maintaining and continually developing an effective Management Information System supported by agreed metrics and governance process, enabling sufficient program health. Be able to demonstrate highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate at a senior level. Provision of management information reports to the program office to aid decision making and support on Tier 1 senior reviews. Continuing to develop and manage all requirements and deliverables that will support effective and causal Tier 1 performance. Act as interface point for supplier representatives Candidate to represent the supplier at Engineering and Program change boards as required. 12 month contract