Supply Chain Process Lead

Functional area:  Supply Chain/Logistics
Location:  UK - United Kingdom
City:  Bristol
Company name:  Edwards Ltd
Date of posting:  Mar 24, 2026

Your future job

Your role

The Supply Chain Process Lead is responsible for designing, improving, and governing end‑to‑end supply chain processes across Warehouse, Logistics, Materials Management, Procurement, Planning, and Customer Liaison functions.  You will report to the Materials Manager.

 

Main Responsibilities

  • Process Ownership & Improvement 
  • Cross‑Functional Supply Chain Integration
  • Planning Process Leadership
  • Procurement & Supplier Management Process
  • Warehouse & Inventory Process Excellence
  • Logistics & Distribution Process Improvement
  • Customer Liaison Processes
  • Governance, Compliance & Reporting

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement.  We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

 

  • Strong understanding of several supply chain functions (planning, procurement, warehouse, logistics, or customer service).
  • Demonstrated experience in process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma).
  • ERP and digital systems capability (SAP, WMS, Kinaxis preferred).
  • Experience within manufacturing or engineering supply chains.
  • CI qualifications (Green Belt / Black Belt).
  • Experience supporting S&OP/SIOP

In return, we offer

  • Culture of trust and accountability
  • Lifelong learning and career growth
  • Innovation powered by people
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits
  • Health and well-being

Job location

On-site
This role requires to you work on-site at our office in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB).  You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.


 

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.