Strategic Supplier Partnerships Lead

Kbr; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s PPP team is delivering a 20-year pipeline of major infrastructure projects to support the decommissioning of Sellafield and create a safe environment for the future. The Supplier Relationship Manager will deliver procurement and commercial support across PPP projects, focusing on supplier engagement, relationship management and coordination of commercial processes.

This role operates at the interface between commercial and supply chain activities to ensure best value for money and

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, supply chain or commercial roles.
• Understanding of procurement processes, contracts and supplier management.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Good communication and relationship management capability.
• Developing knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver defined procurement activities including market engagement, tendering, evaluation and contract placement.
• Support procurement strategies aligned to project and PPP requirement.
• Contribute to commercial processes including cost tracking, change support, contract administration and compliance.
• Ensure procurement and commercial decisions support value for money and project outcomes.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support structured supplier engagement, including meetings and performance reviews.
• Monitor supplier performance and delivery against contractual expectations.
• Act as a link between suppliers and project/commercial teams.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Stakeholder coordination

Contract administration

Communication skills

NEC contracts knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline

Working towards professional qualification (CIPS/RICS)

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

KBR’s PPP team is delivering a 20-year pipeline of major infrastructure projects to support the decommissioning of Sellafield and create a safe environment for the future. The Supplier Relationship Manager will deliver procurement and commercial support across PPP projects, focusing on supplier engagement, relationship management and coordination of commercial processes.

This role operates at the interface between commercial and supply chain activities to ensure best value for money and