We are excited to collaborate with a FTSE 250 business in their search for a dynamic Senior Supply Chain Manager. This pivotal role, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, will spearhead the management of large-scale contracts and procurement activities within the construction and facilities projects domain. For the right candidate, this role offers:
Salary of £60,000 - £65,000 + car allowance of £5900 or company car + travel and overnight stays funded + Hybrid working (1-2 days in the office) + generous holiday allowance, 6% pension match + career advance opportunities (Must be open to traveling to other company sites)
- Lead a dedicated team of two professionals, overseeing procurement and supply chain support for multiple contracts.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to nurture a culture of excellence and high performance.
- Take charge of significant supply chain projects to enhance the support and value delivered by the business unit.
- Engage with stakeholders early on to assess specifications and devise robust and innovative procurement strategies.
- Conduct comprehensive market analysis to identify suitable supply chain partners.
- Collaborate closely with Operational teams and subject matter experts to develop detailed requirements and proposed solutions for effective RFP/RFQ processes.
- Evaluate existing supply chain arrangements, benchmarking against industry standards to drive continuous improvement.
- Establish enduring contractual agreements with strategic suppliers to ensure business stability and mitigate risks.
- Develop and implement robust supply chain strategies to ensure seamless operational delivery.
- Contribute to governance reviews and effectively communicate supply chain aspects of proposed solutions.
- Analyse current supply chain provisions and implement changes aligned with industry best practices to drive value.
- Cultivate strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, particularly operational teams.
- Implement a comprehensive risk management approach in alignment with the BU risk register.
- Influence senior staff to adopt strategic procurement initiatives for long-term success.
- Drive sustainable value creation by enhancing quality, service, and capability while optimising costs and lead times.
- Ensure compliance with procurement processes and policies.
- Travel to operational sites and attend UK-wide team meetings as required.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of proven procurement and supply chain expertise.
- Proficiency in sourcing through contract placement.
- Prior experience handling contracts within a large corporate setting.
- Exposure to construction, facilities, or heavy industry sectors is advantageous.
- Demonstrated stakeholder management proficiency.
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