Alloyed is a young venture-funded company of about 200 world-class metallurgists, engineers, and software developers working across 3 sites in the UK, 1 in Japan, and 1 in Seattle to build the future of advanced metal components and systems. To do this it uses proprietary software packages which combine advanced machine learning and physical modelling to invent better alloys, devise better ways to process them, and design better 3D-printed components and assemblies.

Team: Production
Reports to: Head of Production
Direct reports: Goods-In & Inventory Coordinator

Role Purpose

Own the end-to-end supply chain for powders, production-critical materials, and internationally shipped components for Alloyed’s customers. This role ensures secure, cost-effective, and quality-assured supply by identifying and onboarding suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, and establishing robust, scalable relationships. The Supply Chain Manager will lead goods-in and inventory control operations, while also coordinating and managing international logistics - ensuring all materials and components are shipped, cleared, and delivered on time, to specification, and accurately recorded in our systems.

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers for powders and ancillary production inputs.
• Lead commercial negotiations and maintain a live supplier price/terms register.
• Establish and manage Purchasing Specifications with Quality.
• Develop dual-sourcing and risk mitigation strategies for critical materials in less mature industries.
• Perform supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions.

Purchasing Operations

• Convert production plans/MRP signals into purchase orders and manage the PO lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate lead time, cost, and safety stock parameters in ERP/MRP.
• Manage demand forecasting in collaboration with Production Planning and Sales/Programs.
• Ensure compliance with Alloyed’s purchasing policies and audit requirements.

Cost, Risk & Data Management

• Track and improve cost-to-serve metrics including materials, freight, and inventory carrying costs.
• Maintain risk registers for critical materials and suppliers.
• Own vendor, item, and pricing master data and ensure audit readiness.
• Provide regular supply and inventory dashboards to Production leadership.

Logistics, Goods-In & Inventory Control

• Lead the Goods-In & Inventory Coordinator to ensure timely receipt and accurate booking of materials.
• Implement and uphold material traceability and non-conformance handling.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and environmental storage controls.
• Work proactively with engineering teams to plan and coordinate international shipments to clients.
• Prepare, review, and maintain all shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, HS codes, country-of-origin declarations, and classification statements.
• Act as the primary point of contact between Alloyed and international freight partners, proactively managing collections, transit updates and customs clearance.
• Optimise packaging approaches ensuring robustness, cost-efficient dimensional weight and alignment with customer-specific packaging standards.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for shipping workflows.

Team Leadership & Ways of Working

• Set objectives and development plans for Goods-In & Inventory staff.
• Implement SOPs for purchasing, receiving, and inventory control.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain workflows.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to align supply with build plans.

• Experience in supply chain/purchasing within manufacturing - powders/metals preferred.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capability.
• Understanding of incoterms, customs, and logistics.
• ERP/MRP proficiency and strong data discipline.
• Knowledge of material traceability, batch control, and quality systems.
• Experience leading goods-in or inventory teams.
• Proficiency in Excel/Power BI - CIPS qualification desirable.

Competencies

• Ownership & Bias for Action
• Analytical Rigor
• Collaboration
• Detail & Process Discipline
• Safety Mindset