Assistant Supply Chain Manager

Balfour Beatty VINCI; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking

Travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI is inviting applications for an Assistant Supply Chain Manager based at Fort Dunlop, Birmingham. The role focuses on coordinating procurement, supplier engagement and communications across the BBV supply chain for HS2-related works in the Midlands.

Join a large, diverse team delivering critical infrastructure with strong emphasis on governance, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Good analytical skills and a measured approach to decision making.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Collaborative Procurement and support programme-wide initiatives and risks for Area North and BBV.
• Support supply chain engagement events and regional activities.
• Lead administration of supply chain communications, including a regular newsletter within BBV.
• Contribute to maintenance and review of Procurement & Supply Chain procedures and policies.
• Support upkeep of the Sharepoint site and documents used by procurement and supply chain teams.
• Assist with delivery of BBV’s Supply Chain Sustainability Strategy with Sustainability and Environmental teams.
• Assist with audits (e.g., Modern Slavery) and actions as necessary.
• Help drive performance through Supply Chain dashboards with KPIs, milestones and risks.
• Engage with industry bodies for coordinated supply chain risk management and value opportunities.
• Support market analysis (RFIs, PQQs, supplier visits/audits) for procurement/delivery teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Contract law basics

Challenge current thinking

Education

MCIPS qualification or degree in progress

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Current Opportunity

Assistant Supply Chain Manager

Location

Based at Fort Dunlop – this location sits on the eastern edge of Birmingham, adjacent to the M6 motorway, providing excellent transport links into the city and across the region. Fort Dunlop serves as a key hub within IPT Area North, supporting operations that span multiple sublots and regional activities. Its strategic position makes it an important point for coordination and access, with proximity to major infrastructure routes ensuring connectivity to both the Central Region and wider project areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in Collaborative Procurement (where required) and support programme wide initiatives and specific areas of risk or opportunity for Area North and BBV, including supporting the organisation and delivery of HS2 and BBV Meet the Contractor Events
• Support the organisation and delivery of BBV’s supply chain engagement events, including Construction Family bi-annual meetings
• Lead the administration of supply chain general communications, including the development and distribution of a regular supply chain newsletter
• Contribute to the maintenance and review of Procurement & Supply Chain Management procedures and policies
• Support the upkeep and regular reviews of the Procurement and Supply Chain Sharepoint site and associated documents
• Working closely with BBV’s Sustainability and Environmental teams, support the delivery of BBV’s Supply Chain Sustainability Strategy
• Participate in and support audits, including of the supply chain e.g. Modern Slavery, assisting with the completion of actions as necessary
• Help to drive performance through the Supply Chain Management dashboards, containing KPIs, Milestones and Risks associated
• Engage and collaborate with relevant industry bodies to ensure a coordinated approach to supply chain vulnerability as well as potential value add
• Support the undertaking of market analysis (e.g. supply chain mapping, RFIs, PQQs, supplier visits/audits, behavioural assessments, etc) to inform Procurement/Delivery teams of relevant threats and opportunities.
• Support the P2P process on the project, including the administration of P-Cards

• Good analytical skills and a measured approach to decision making and ability to see the bigger procurement picture
• Collaborative problem-solving skills
• An ability to effectively challenge current thinking and norms to drive collaborative behaviour
• An ability to build, develop & leverage value from an internal & external network
• Experience of working with the supply chain to deliver the right culture and behaviours
• An understanding of legal frameworks and contract law
• MCIPS qualification or degree or studying towards MCIPS is desirable
• Experience of supply chain management within Construction and Civil Engineering is desirable but not essential
• Experience of projects with sub-contractors and suppliers

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us:

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.