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We've built a new material — now we're building the function that will supply it PaperShell develops and manufactures a biobased material that replaces aluminium, plastics and glass fibre composites. We're entering a significant industrial scale-up with our Flagship Factory — and, after that, replication of the factory concept. That means procuring production equipment, automation, construction works and utilities at serious scale, while building the supply flows that need to hold up as volumes grow. We're looking for our first Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to make that happen. About the role You'll be PaperShell's central capability within procurement, commercial supplier management and supply chain. Initially the role is operational and hands-on, with significant ownership of strategic sourcing and supplier relationships. Over time it develops into broader responsibility for our entire supply chain — and you'll build the organisation required within Procurement, Logistics and Distribution. The team will grow as the Flagship Factory approaches operation. You'll report to the Site Manager and sit organisationally within the factory, working cross-functionally with Scaling, Development and Finance. What you'll do Strategic procurement Lead commercial procurement of production equipment, automation, utilities and other major investments Lead or support procurement of construction works, installations, engineering and technical services Develop sourcing strategies for critical equipment packages and strategic suppliers Support investment decisions with commercial comparisons, cost analysis and risk assessment Ensure contracts address cost, delivery, performance, warranties, liability and commercial risk in a balanced way Ensure regulatory compliance in equipment procurement, including CE marking and applicable machinery regulations Suppliers and contracts Take commercial ownership of supplier relationships once the technical direction is defined Build long-term re