SYOS is a fast-growing global robotics and aerospace company, driving the development of cutting-edge uncrewed vehicles (drones) across air, land, and sea for dual-use applications. We are committed to pushing technological boundaries and delivering exceptional products that consistently exceed customer expectations.

The Head of Supply Chain will own, develop, and lead SYOS’ end‑to‑end global supply chain. This senior leadership role is responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling robust, data‑driven supply chain processes across purchasing, supplier management, material planning, inventory control, inbound logistics, and inwards goods.

The role will ensure supply chain operations are efficient, resilient, and aligned with ISO 9001 quality management principles, while closely supporting Engineering and Production to ensure materials, suppliers, and processes enable reliable production and business growth across global markets.

Key Responsibilities

Global Supply Chain Leadership:

• Define and deliver SYOS' global supply chain strategy in line with business objectives and growth plans
• Build scalable, standardised, and repeatable global supply chain processes, teams and governance
• Act as senior accountability for supply continuity, material availability, and delivery performance
• Partner closely with Engineering, Production, Operations, Quality, Finance, Commercial through all platforms

Purchasing & Supplier Management:

• Establish and own purchasing policies, processes, and controls
• Lead supplier selection, onboarding, and ongoing management globally
• Ensure supplier evaluation and performance management align with ISO 9001
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, capacity, and commercial terms

Material Planning & Inventory Control:

• Design and operate material planning and MRP processes
• Align supply plans with demand forecasts, production schedules, and capacity
• Define inventory policies including safety stock and reorder points

Inbound Logistics & Inwards Goods:

• Manage inbound logistics, freight, and delivery
• Establish inwards goods receipt, inspection, and traceability processes

Systems & ERP:

• Operate and optimise supply chain processes within ERP systems
• Support ERP improvements or implementations where required

Performance & Continuous Improvement:

• Track KPIs, manage supply risk, and drive continuous improvement

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Senior supply chain leadership experience
• Proven process build and scale experience
• Global supplier management
• ERP system experience
• ISO 9001 exposure

Desirable:

• Scale‑up or transformation experience
• Complex BOM or manufacturing environments

Security Clearance:

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance. Eligibility for SC clearance typically requires continuous UK residency for at least 5 years , and the ability to pass government background checks conducted by UK Security Vetting (UKSV). During the recruitment process, we only ask questions to confirm your eligibility to apply for clearance. We do not collect personal or sensitive information used in the clearance process itself

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