Job Description

Supply Chain Lead

Hungerford, GBR

Supply Chain Lead

Location:

Hungerford , England, United Kingdom, RG17 0QP

Company:

Chart Industries

The Role

We're looking for a dynamic and strategic Supply Chain Leader to join our CPI business in Hungerford and help shape the future of our global operations. This is a high-impact role where you'll be responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies that drive growth, improve operational performance, and enhance customer satisfaction across international markets.



As the Supply Chain Lead, you'll be at the heart of our transformation -- streamlining processes, reducing lead times, and optimising inventory while ensuring seamless procurement and supplier performance. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to align sourcing strategies, implement best practices, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.



This role offers the opportunity to lead key initiatives, influence strategic decisions, and deliver real business value. You'll be empowered to drive change, lead negotiations, and foster strong relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal partners.If you're a forward-thinking supply chain professional with a passion for operational excellence and a flair for leadership, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in a globally recognised engineering business.

Who we are

CPI, part of the Howden group, is an international manufacturing and service company focused on providing the best aftermarket solutions for the compression industry. With a history of more than 120 years of combined business experience, CPI traditionally focused on being a solutions provider for difficult applications in the reciprocating compression industry by using the highest quality proprietary materials designed by CPI.



Today CPI has evolved to bring an even broader scope of capability such as revamps and modernisation for the whole compressor package by harnessing our OEM expertise within Howden.

What you will do

Develop and implement global supply chain strategies to support CPI business growth

Lead key supply chain initiatives within the Hungerford site, driving performance and efficiency

Manage supplier relationships, contracts, and negotiations to ensure best cost and delivery outcomes

Optimise inventory levels, lead times, and order processes using tools like ERP and Kanban

Collaborate with global category managers to align sourcing strategies across regions

Support change management, talent development, and continuous improvement within the team

Benchmark best practices and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain agility

Ensure accurate ERP data and reporting to support planning, forecasting, and decision-making

Foster strong internal and external networks to support escalation, expediting, and strategic alignment

What do you bring?

An ideal candidate would likely have the following profile:


Proven experience in supply chain, logistics, or procurement within a manufacturing environment

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Strong knowledge of procurement principles, ERP systems, and lean supply chain tools

Demonstrated success in leading change, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

A strategic mindset with the ability to influence and inspire teams

High energy, team-oriented leadership style with a focus on results

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Desirable: experience with Six Sigma, Lean projects, or advanced supply chain certification

We've put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don't worry if your experience and expertise isn't an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to CPI/ Howden more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you.

Our Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave

Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%

Company electric vehicle scheme through salary sacrifice

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay

Free onsite parking

Healthcare cash plan

Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary

Group Income Protection plan

Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal - Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, employee assistance programme, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing

Dedicated Spark Service - free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc

Financial planning & mortgage support

Opportunity to be involved in our ESG 'Bright Future' initiatives - STEM ambassador & volunteering

Chart is an equal opportunity employer

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person's race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.



Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing "equal employment opportunity" and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.