Supply Chain Lead

ABOUT ISEMBARD Isembard is rebuilding industrial capacity through a connected network of factories. We bring skilled people, advanced machine tools and our own software, MasonOS, together to make precision components for aerospace, defence, energy and robotics. THE ROLE We are looking for a hands-on Supply Chain Lead to own day-to-day supply chain execution in the UK and to develop the supplier base our network depends on. You will connect purchasing, material planning, supplier delivery, outside processing and factory priorities so the team can deliver on customer commitments. It is a working leadership role with visible impact on factory performance: you solve urgent supply issues, set clear routines and keep aerospace-level discipline without unnecessary bureaucracy. The package includes equity. - Lead daily procurement and material readiness: prioritise purchasing, resolve shortages and align supply with the production schedule. - Own supplier delivery: confirm orders, track milestones, expedite at-risk material and recover before customer delivery is affected. - Coordinate purchasing of aerospace-grade raw material, tooling, components and outside processes such as heat treatment, anodising, plating and coating. - Make sure purchase orders flow down drawings, revisions, specifications, quality clauses, certifications and traceability requirements. - Develop the supplier base, including subcontract manufacturing partners: find gaps in capability, capacity and coverage, reduce single-source dependencies and bring on qualified new sources with Supplier Quality. WHAT YOU BRING - Five or more years in supply chain, purchasing or materials management in manufacturing. - Proven ability to manage suppliers, shortages and competing production demands. - Working knowledge of manufacturing drawings, material specifications, outside processing and technical purchase order requirements. - Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100 / EN 9100 or a comparable quality system, including traceability and certification requirements. - Experience with ERP/MRP systems and supplier performance tracking. - Useful, not essential: aerospace, defence or precision CNC machining, aerospace materials, special processes and NADCAP, exposure to AS9120, DFARS, ITAR or EAR, or CIPS or a related qualification.