Nuclear SMR Supply Chain Lead

Millbank Holdings Ltd; Coalville; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is recruiting a Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead the development and management of the supply chain for a major nuclear SMR programme. The role spans across Manchester, Cumbria and other UK locations, with responsibility for supplier management, risk mitigation and procurement strategy.

You will work with procurement, commercial and construction teams to ensure continuity of supply, align with programme milestones and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Supply Chain Management role within major construction, engineering, civil infrastructure or energy projects.
• Proven experience managing complex supply chains involving multiple suppliers, subcontractors and specialist service providers.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, sourcing strategies and contract management.
• Experience working closely with construction, engineering, commercial and procurement teams.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and governance, supplier assurance and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with project objectives, construction programmes and delivery requirements.
• Lead management and coordination of suppliers, subcontractors and supply chain partners across major packages.
• Manage end-to-end supply chain from supplier identification to procurement, delivery and performance management.
• Work with procurement and commercial teams to develop sourcing strategies, tender processes and supplier agreements.
• Identify and manage supply chain risks, implementing mitigation to protect project delivery.
• Oversee supplier performance, delivery against programme, cost, quality and contractual requirements.
• Ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, plant and services for construction activities.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering and planning teams to align supply chain with milestones.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors.
• Monitor capacity, capability and resource requirements, identifying bottlenecks.
• Drive efficiency, continuous improvement and value optimisation across procurement and delivery.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Procurement strategies

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Contract management tools

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd is recruiting a Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead the development and management of the supply chain for a major nuclear SMR programme. The role spans across Manchester, Cumbria and other UK locations, with responsibility for supplier management, risk mitigation and procurement strategy.

You will work with procurement, commercial and construction teams to ensure continuity of supply, align with programme milestones and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and