Strategic Supply Chain Manager – Bids & Projects

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Remote up to 40%

25 days leave

Pension

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead strategic supply chain engagement across Major Projects, aligning bid objectives with supplier capability and commercial targets. You will develop robust strategies, secure early commitments from partners, and shape value-driven sourcing approaches for competitive outcomes.

You will drive market intelligence, supplier performance in Jaggaer, early involvement (ECI), and governance to mobilise project delivery and

Qualifications

• Relevant business degree or MCIPS is essential or desirable.
• Experience in developing and delivering supply chain strategy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain strategy development for bids, ensuring alignment with win themes and commercial targets.
• Develop and lead a Strategic Supplier Relationship Management Programme with continuous improvement.
• Implement Supplier Performance Management within Major Projects via Jaggaer and drive improvement actions.
• Drive early supply chain engagement and market intelligence to assess capacity and risk.
• Contribute supply chain input to pricing and solution development with credible assumptions.

Skills

Supply chain strategy

Stakeholder management

Team player

Problem solving

Customer focus

MS Office

Presentation skills

Flexible and driven

Education

Bachelor's degree or MCIPS

Tools

Jaggaer e-Procurement

Job description

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead strategic supply chain engagement across Major Projects, aligning bid objectives with supplier capability and commercial targets. You will develop robust strategies, secure early commitments from partners, and shape value-driven sourcing approaches for competitive outcomes.

You will drive market intelligence, supplier performance in Jaggaer, early involvement (ECI), and governance to mobilise project delivery and