Head of Supply Chain Systems

Wates; Bristol; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering firm is looking for a Head of Supply Chain Systems in Bristol. You will shape procurement data management and supplier performance, leading the strategy and category management. Ideal candidates will have an HND/degree in relevant fields, MCIPS, and experience in procurement systems. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working, and extensive benefits including medical and family leave. Join a company recognized for its commitment to people and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus

Flexible working

Car Allowance / Company Car

Travel covered to any of our sites

Private Medical

Health and Wellness programme

26 days holiday + bank holidays

26 weeks fully paid maternity leave

8 weeks fully paid paternity leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record in procurement systems and category management.
• Experience in complex negotiations and coaching professional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and clear communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a roadmap for supply chain systems.
• Own the Design Consulting category and create aligned strategies.
• Negotiate framework agreements and leverage Group buying power.
• Oversee supplier onboarding and maintain compliance.
• Manage the Procurement Data, Reporting and Compliance teams.

Skills

Procurement systems and category management

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Adoption of new technologies

Education

HND/degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Construction Management

MCIPS

Job description

Overview

As Head of Supply Chain Systems, you’ll shape the future of how Wates manages procurement data, compliance and supplier performance. This national role has real impact, industrialising category management and spend aggregation across Wates Group companies.

What You’ll Do

• Set the systems strategy. Develop and deliver a roadmap for supply chain systems, monitoring market trends and incorporating innovations into our plans.
• Lead category excellence. Own the Design Consulting category, creating strategies aligned with business needs and SQDCPS measures (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Sustainability).
• Drive supplier partnerships. Negotiate framework agreements, leverage Group buying power, and embed lessons learned into standards and specifications.
• Embed performance management. Oversee supplier onboarding and desktop capability assessments, lead Causeway implementation, and maintain compliance and integrity of systems.
• Lead and empower teams. Manage the Procurement Data, Reporting and Compliance teams, develop the Supply Chain portal, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and utility.

You'll Bring

• HND/degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management or Construction Management (or equivalent experience) and MCIPS.
• A proven track record in procurement systems and category management.
• Experience leading complex negotiations and coaching professional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and objective, clear communication.
• A history of adopting new technologies to improve performance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & bonus
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension 8% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays
• Industry leading family leave benefits: 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity

Checks

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

EEO Statement

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.