Strategic Supplier Relations & Procurement Lead

KBR Technical Services; Moor Row; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Technical Services is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager at Westlakes Business Park, Moor Row, Cumbria. You will deliver procurement and commercial support across PPP projects, focusing on supplier engagement, relationship management and contract administration to drive value and risk management.

Working across governance, risk and continuous improvement, you will liaison between suppliers and project teams, monitor performance, support procurement strategies and ensure alignment with

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 the development and implementation of procurement strategies aligned to project and PPP requirements.
• 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.
• Monitor supplier performance, behaviours and delivery against contractual expectations.
• Act as a link between suppliers and project/commercial teams to ensure alignment and communication.
• Work closely with Commercial Managers, QS teams and Procurement Leads to support integrated delivery.
• Support supplier mobilisation, onboarding and ongoing coordination across project lifecycle stages.
• Ensure supplier activities align with programme requirements, schedules and governance frameworks.
• Ensure procurement and commercial activities comply with PPP governance frameworks and procedures.
• Maintain accurate, auditable records within approved PPP systems (e.g. CEMAR or equivalent).
• Identify and escalation risks relating to supplier performance, procurement activities or commercial processes.
• Contribute to improving procurement, supplier management and commercial processes.
• Support the delivery of value, efficiency and performance improvements across the supply chain.
• Share learning and support development of best practice across teams.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain knowledge

Organizational & coordination

Prioritization & time management

Communication & relationships

NEC contracts knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline

CIPS/RICS in progress

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

KBR Technical Services is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager at Westlakes Business Park, Moor Row, Cumbria. You will deliver procurement and commercial support across PPP projects, focusing on supplier engagement, relationship management and contract administration to drive value and risk management.

Working across governance, risk and continuous improvement, you will liaison between suppliers and project teams, monitor performance, support procurement strategies and ensure alignment with