My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work on unique, multi-faceted projects within the construction sector of the defence industry. With a focus on developing sourcing and contracting solutions for a 10-year investment programme, this position promises an exciting challenge for the right candidate.
What you’ll do:
As a Supply Chain Manager, you will be working closely with both internal and external teams to develop effective sourcing strategies aligned with the Infrastructure Construction Strategy. You will lead the sourcing and contracting procurement process, ensuring the quality of documentation is of the highest standard. Your role will also involve managing commercial performance of contractors, maintaining relationships with strategic suppliers, and coordinating throughout the end-to-end procurement process.
*Develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a 10 year + investment programme
*Deliver effective management and leadership to the assigned team
*Lead the sourcing and contracting procurement process
*Manage commercial performance of contractors and contract delivery
*Manage relationships with strategic suppliers
*Coordinate throughout the end to end procurement process
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Supply Chain Manager role will bring significant experience from the construction industry’s supply chain. You should have detailed knowledge of JCT and NEC Construction contracts, along with experience in developing construction strategies. A strong understanding of business and procurement approaches, techniques, processes, policy, and strategy is essential. Experience in contract and supplier performance management as well as managing a team of supply chain professionals will be key to your success in this role.
*Significant experience working in supply chain for the construction industry
*Detailed knowledge of JCT and NEC Construction contracts
*Experience in development of construction strategy
*Understanding of business and procurement approaches, techniques, processes, policy and strategy
*Experience of contract and supplier performance management
*Experience managing a team of supply chain professionals
What sets this company apart:
This is an organisation where you can truly make a difference. They are committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit. They believe in empowering their employees to fulfil their potential. They welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within their industry.
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