Group Supply Chain Manager

ZipRecruiter; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supply chain sector is seeking a skilled professional to manage commodity reviews and supplier agreements. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and the ability to analyze market conditions. This role involves maintaining supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with contract terms.

Qualifications

• Ability to create and maintain supplier relationships.
• Experience managing procurement in the construction industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct commodity reviews and produce sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage supply agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and market conditions.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analysis

Relationship Management

Education

Basic experience of procurement processes

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Job Description

Main Function

The main function is to undertake supply chain reviews, introduce framework agreements and provide agreement management of a number of commodities.

Key Functional Areas

· Carry out commodity reviews on behalf of the MHL business and regions.

· Complete documentation for commodity reviews, including the following

o Carry out internal and external data collection/consultation

o Producing sourcing strategies

o Identification of potential suppliers

o Carrying out supplier bid evaluations

o Negotiation of commercial terms and service levels

o Produce Final Recommendations

o Produce Implementation documents

o Deal with issue enquiries

o Undertake market reviews

· Finalise formal contract agreement with suppliers.

· Manage Supply Agreements

o Monitoring of supplier performance, and providing assistance in resolving issues

o Holding periodical supplier review meetings

· Identification of supply risks and contingency arrangements for key commodities

· Monitoring supply market conditions and keeping the business aware of potential supply opportunities or issues

Key Capabilities Required

(1) Skills, Capabilities and attributes

· Ability to create, develop and maintain strong supplier relationships

· Possess excellent negotiations skills

· Ability to carry out detailed analysis work and identify subsequent opportunities/issues

· Sound communication proficiency

· Ability to handle multiple tasks and have clear prioritisation skills

· Aptitude to make and/or influence decisions and recommendations

· Ability to produce reports and documentation under minimal supervision.

· Understand principles of contract law

· Computer competency in relation to MS Excel, Powerpoint & Word

(2) Behavioural Attributes

· Excellent interpersonal skills to develop relationships with external supply chain and internal functions.

· Possess personal integrity and confidence.

· Be self-motivated

· Willing to travel nationally to supplier’s premises or MHL regional businesses as required

(3) Knowledge, Experience and Qualification

· Basic experience of procurement processes and procedures

· Experience of managing projects including analysis of issues, creation and implementation of solutions

· Experience of managing procurement within the House Building / Construction industry is desirable but not essential