Principal Supply Chain Performance Leader (9‑Day Fortnight)

AWE plc; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Enhanced pension (9-13%)

Family-friendly policies

Professional development funding

Employee assistance

Life assurance 4x

Discounts

Special leave

Job summary

AWE plc is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Performance Manager to lead governance, measurement and continuous improvement of supplier performance across Tier 1 and sub-tier suppliers.

You will develop performance frameworks, KPIs and reporting, providing insight into delivery, risks and opportunities while working with programme teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure value for money and contractual commitments. Hybrid working in Oxford with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supplier performance management, contract management or procurement within a large or complex organisation.
• Proven experience of developing and implementing supplier performance frameworks, KPIs and performance measures.
• Strong understanding of balanced scorecards, strategic commitments and/or programme milestone tracking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities from performance data.
• Strong commercial awareness, including the ability to assess supplier performance and value for money.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present clear performance insights and influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience of working collaboratively across supply chain, commercial, programme and contract delivery teams.
• Ability to operate effectively within a complex environment, managing ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Good understanding of relevant legislation, regulation and governance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance, measurement and continuous improvement of supplier performance across Tier 1 and sub-tier supply chain.
• Develop performance frameworks, metrics and reporting to provide clear insight into supplier delivery, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Provide independent oversight of supplier performance and lead targeted improvement and recovery activity where required.
• Represent supply chain performance at key governance forums and ensure alignment with programme outcomes and contractual commitments.
• Strengthen supplier relationships and support successful delivery of business milestones and long-term objectives.

Skills

Supplier performance

Contract management

Procurement

Performance frameworks

KPIs & reporting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional

Governance

Value for money

Tools

Balanced scorecards

Job description

AWE plc is seeking a Principal Supply Chain Performance Manager to lead governance, measurement and continuous improvement of supplier performance across Tier 1 and sub-tier suppliers.

You will develop performance frameworks, KPIs and reporting, providing insight into delivery, risks and opportunities while working with programme teams, suppliers and stakeholders to ensure value for money and contractual commitments. Hybrid working in Oxford with flexible hours.