Strategic Supply Chain Lead – UK Construction

EDF Energy; Langley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Energy is seeking a Supply Chain Strategist to strengthen our UK-wide supply chain capabilities for a growing portfolio in healthcare, nuclear, defence and life sciences. You will cultivate strategic relationships with contractors and suppliers and translate long-term growth plans into practical, actionable supply chain requirements across multiple business units.

The role emphasizes market insight, risk management, and commercial acumen, with a hybrid working model across UK offices.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within UK MEP contracting, construction, engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record in supply chain development, procurement, preconstruction, commercial management or operational leadership.
• Strong understanding of specialist trade contractor and subcontractor markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen our UK supply chain capability for healthcare, nuclear, defence, life sciences and other projects.
• Build trusted relationships with contractors and suppliers and anticipate demand and capacity constraints.
• Translate long-term growth plans into practical supply chain requirements and cross-functional delivery.

Skills

Strategic supply chain

UK MEP market

Contractor relationships

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

EDF Energy is seeking a Supply Chain Strategist to strengthen our UK-wide supply chain capabilities for a growing portfolio in healthcare, nuclear, defence and life sciences. You will cultivate strategic relationships with contractors and suppliers and translate long-term growth plans into practical, actionable supply chain requirements across multiple business units.

The role emphasizes market insight, risk management, and commercial acumen, with a hybrid working model across UK offices.