MERITUS are recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager to join our Defence client on an initial 6 month contract within their equipment''s team in Bolton.SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - 50 PER HOUR - BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER - 6 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESSOverview of the DepartmentAn opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join an equipment-focused team. The successful candidate will use their experience and knowledge to support effective supplier performance, capability, and risk management.The team operates across multiple programmes within a dynamic environment, managing and implementing both established and emerging technologies.Responsibilities, Skills and Experience RequiredStrong internal and external assessment capabilities, including: Business maturityPlanning and controlRelationship managementManufacturing excellenceStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and expand professional networksDesirable: SC21 Practitioner experienceVery good negotiating and influencing skillsResults-oriented with a strong drive to succeedExcellent communication skills, with the ability to: Communicate verballyCommunicate in writingPresent at all levels of the businessExperience and CapabilityIdeally degree-qualified (or equivalent) Supply Chain professional with experience working internationally in high-technology environmentsExperience in supply chain management within: AerospaceDefenceManufacturingProven ability to: Improve supplier ..... full job details .....