Head of Procurement & Supply Chain - Construction

Howells Solutions Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure contractor is seeking a Head of Supply Chain to drive their supply chain strategy. This pivotal role involves managing a significant budget, leading a team, and ensuring governance across multiple categories. The position requires a proven leader with expertise in supply chain management and a strong focus on sustainability. This permanent, full-time role is home-based with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Proven success in construction and infrastructure sectors.
• Expert knowledge in supply chain and procurement.
• Strong commercial focus and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop a supply chain strategy maximizing opportunities.
• Implement process improvements for supply chain governance.
• Ensure health & safety standards across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Job description

Head of Supply Chain - Construction & Regeneration Main Contractor
National Role - Home Based (Hybrid)

We are partnering with a leading construction and infrastructure main contractor to recruit a Head of Supply Chain and Procurement. This pivotal role will shape and drive the company-wide supply chain strategy, covering all areas of expenditure, including materials, subcontracting, indirect spending, and fleet management. Leading a structured team of regional supply chain managers and coordinators, you will ensure a high-performing supply chain is developed and aligned with business strategy and future growth.

Managing a 130m spend across multiple categories and over 1,000 supply chain partners, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality services across sectors such as social housing, healthcare, education, and commercial projects. This is a home-based national role, requiring travel to regional offices as needed.

Head of Supply Chain - Responsibilities

• Lead a team of supply chain professionals and collaborate with operational teams to develop a business-wide supply chain strategy that maximises opportunities and mitigates risks.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance supply chain governance and transparency.
• Develop and champion a sustainability strategy, ensuring the supply chain supports the company's carbon reduction goals.
• Maintain a deep understanding of external markets, working closely with supply chain partners to drive performance, innovation, and competitive advantage.
• Ensure health & safety standards are understood and maintained across all supply chain operations.
• Oversee the management of a large van fleet and salary sacrifice car scheme, ensuring optimal operational performance and colleague experience.

Head of Supply Chain - Experience Required

• Proven success in the construction, maintenance, and infrastructure sectors.
• Expert knowledge in supply chain and procurement, with a strong commercial focus.
• Leadership experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, able to influence at all levels.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build lasting relationships both internally and externally.
• Full UK driving licence.

Head of Supply Chain - Salary & Benefits

You will be working for a modern, forward-thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of its people are the key to the group's success. This is a permanent, full-time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary, plus benefits and bonus. You will be part of a stable business with ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years. Please apply via the link or contact Dave for more information (phone number removed).