The Head of Industrial Supply Chains will be the market facing lead of all the supply chain activities focused on leading the development / growing the commercial market in supply chain for Digital Catapult and delivering on the overall mission with a specific focus on defence, energy and transport.
In this role you will develop the overall supply chain go to market strategy for Digital Catapult and the key focus for business growth. You’ll lead an operational delivery team to successfully deliver the Digital Catapult supply chain mission, developing new digital supply chain solutions and products. This will include monitoring and evaluation of the impact of these solutions and defining the opportunities for further Collaborative R&D funding in supply chains related to the target commercial sectors and in line with our technology roadmap.
This is a hybrid role and can be based out of either our London, Belfast, Bristol or Gateshead offices. You will be required to work in the office at least 2 days per week.
WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties)
- Deliver the overall commercial growth targets for supply chains, £2m per year by 2027/28.
- Lead the development of the industrial supply chains strategy with a priority on defence. Developing the business model for the long-term growth of the supply chains in Digital Catapult.
- Ability to develop commercial value propositions in relation to the programme’s product development and validation with industrial partners in the digital supply chain.
- Keep up to date with developments in the sector, represent the projects and steering groups and be the Catapult’s ambassador in digital supply chains.
- Contribute to developing new and maintaining existing industry and tech partnerships in digital supply chains.
- Developing the strategy for international coordination and liaison around digital supply chains.
- Provide supply chain with domain expertise and lead where needed our digital supply chain projects and programmes.
Requirements
- Proven experience in business development in the supply chain domain, including lead generation through to contract closure. Able to demonstrate digital supply chain know-how and understanding of the technology / business landscape, ecosystem, value chain and future trends.
- Deep understanding and experience of operational and organisational structures and business models within manufacturing supply chains including strategy & planning, sales & procurement, fulfilment & logistics.
- A broad understanding of the digital technology landscape in digital supply chains including challenges and opportunities and Digital Catapult’s current position within that environment. Understanding and experience of using digital technologies and data to transform business practices within the sector and increase insight.
- Previous experience working within the supply chain domain sector, either directly for an DNO/TNO or as a consultant is essential, experience within the defence sector is desirable. Well-connected and networked in the UK with relevant players on both the industry and technology side, especially in defence.
- Good grasp of the financial case for investments in digital technology and data, and what future business models for manufacturing supply chains might look like.
- Appreciation of current and future trends in digital supply chains including future networks technologies, connected devices, distributed systems and data sharing, information governance legislation, innovation with personal / closed proprietary data, data analytics and artificial intelligence, information security, cloud delivery and ‘as a service’ models.
- Proven analytical and organisational skills with the capacity to develop longer-term strategies and to set up and manage large interventions taking complete ownership and accountability for delivery.
- Strong leadership capabilities. Highly collaborative with excellent communication / interpersonal, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Deadline for Applications: 26th February 2025
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society. We are part of the Catapult network and we are actively committed to our Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, about which you can find out morehere.
We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated.
As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process.
Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits
- We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
- Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
- Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
- Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
- 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
- E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
- Life insurance 4x salary;
- Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
- Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
- Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
- Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!
We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.
We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.
We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.
