Managing Director

Managing Director

Component Distribution & Supply Chain

Cambridgeshire | SME

Select Talent Group (STG) is delighted to be partnering with a growing distribution business to appoint its next Managing Director.

This is a true standalone leadership role with full end-to-end P&L responsibility. You will lead the commercial, supply chain and operational agenda - building on a strong platform, developing the team and driving profitable, sustainable growth.

The business provides specialist sourcing, materials management, inventory solutions, component assurance and wider supply-chain services to customers operating in complex and regulated sectors. With strong market demand and a clear growth plan, this is an opportunity for an ambitious leader to shape the next stage of the business.

The Role

Reporting to the divisional CEO, the Managing Director will take ownership of the business unit’s performance, strategy and long-term direction.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Full P&L ownership, including revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, cash generation and working capital.
• Leading the commercial strategy, retaining and growing key accounts while developing new customer opportunities and value-added service offerings.
• Overseeing the end-to-end supply chain, including sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, inventory, planning, warehousing and customer delivery.
• Building strong supplier relationships to improve availability, traceability, service and margin.
• Improving operational performance, stock control, OTIF delivery, inventory governance and cash conversion.
• Developing and leading a capable multi-functional team across commercial, purchasing, supply chain, operations and quality.
• Supporting the development of new capabilities and service lines within sourcing, assurance and wider supply-chain solutions.
• Working closely with the wider Group and Board to deliver the investment and growth plan.

About You

We are looking for a commercially astute, hands-on Managing Director, General Manager or senior business leader with experience within distribution, supply chain, sourcing or a related technical environment.

You will bring:

• Proven experience leading a full P&L within an SME or business-unit environment.
• Strong commercial, supply chain and operational leadership experience.
• A background in distribution, sourcing, materials management, supply chain services or a comparable sector.
• Experience of buy/sell margin, inventory management, working capital and supplier negotiation.
• The ability to balance long-term strategy with day-to-day operational delivery.
• A track record of developing people, improving performance and delivering growth.
• Credibility with customers, suppliers, operational teams and Board-level stakeholders.

Experience within aerospace, defence, medical, industrial or another regulated market would be beneficial, as would previous exposure to a private equity-backed or high-growth environment.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact opportunity to lead, grow and shape a specialist business with the backing of a wider group, a clear market opportunity and the freedom to make a genuine difference.

If you are a commercially minded leader who understands the connection between sourcing, supply chain, operations, customer service and profitable growth, we would welcome a confidential conversation.

Apply now, or contact Select Talent Group for further information. All discussions will be treated in the strictest confidence.