Strategic Supply Chain Lead for Nuclear SMR Projects

Millbank; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Lead to develop and manage procurement strategies for a pioneering SMR programme. You will coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and key partners across Manchester, Cumbria and other UK locations to ensure timely delivery of critical materials and services.

You will work with senior project leadership and cross-functional teams to optimise supply chain performance, mitigate risks and align delivery with demanding programmes.

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 managing supplier performance against cost, quality, programme and delivery objectives.
• Experience working closely with construction, engineering, commercial and procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with project objectives, construction programmes and overall delivery requirements.
• Lead the management and coordination of suppliers, subcontractors and key supply chain partners across major construction and civil engineering packages.
• Manage the end-to-end supply chain process, from supplier identification and prequalification through to procurement, delivery and performance management.
• Work closely with procurement and commercial teams to develop sourcing strategies, tender processes and supplier agreements.
• Identify, assess and manage supply chain risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place to protect project delivery.
• Oversee supplier performance, monitoring delivery against programme, cost, quality and contractual requirements.
• Ensure the timely availability of materials, equipment, plant and specialist services to support construction activities.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Contract management

Supplier relationship management

Risk management

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or related

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Millbank Holdings Ltd is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Lead to develop and manage procurement strategies for a pioneering SMR programme. You will coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and key partners across Manchester, Cumbria and other UK locations to ensure timely delivery of critical materials and services.

You will work with senior project leadership and cross-functional teams to optimise supply chain performance, mitigate risks and align delivery with demanding programmes.