Supply Chain Lead: Innovation

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Lead to drive innovation in their operations. This role involves assessing supplier advancements and developing strategies that enhance efficiency and sustainability. You will work closely with senior leadership, providing data-driven insights that influence key business decisions. With a focus on healthcare, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about transforming supply chains and thrive on challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Retailer discounts

Free Aviva shares

Supportive policies

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management.
• Proven success in overseeing supplier relationships and contract compliance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate innovative supply chain opportunities.
• Lead process improvements for efficiency and sustainability.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiation

Innovative supply chain concepts

Data analytics

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

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Supply Chain Lead: Innovation, Sheffield

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Client:

Aviva

Location:

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Supply Chain Lead – Innovation

Salary £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on skills, experience, and location)

Do you enjoy exploring new ideas and driving change in supply chain? If you have a talent for identifying emerging trends, solving complex problems, and developing strategic solutions, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

A Bit About the Job

As a Supply Chain Lead, you’ll be part of a dedicated team within Aviva’s Health business, focusing on identifying and evaluating innovative supply chain opportunities. Your role will involve assessing supplier advancements, developing future-proof strategies, and leading process improvements that improve efficiency and sustainability. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll provide data-driven insights that influence key business decisions and shape Aviva’s approach to healthcare innovation. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will help Aviva stay ahead of market trends and deliver meaningful solutions for our customers.

Skills and Experience We’re Looking For

• Extensive experience in procurement and/or supply chain, specifically within a services environment (preferably Health).
• Proven success in overseeing supplier relationships, including contract negotiation and compliance.
• Ability to develop and implement innovative supply chain concepts and ideas that align with the strategic goals of the business.
• Champions customer perspectives using horizon scanning and data analytics to anticipate and respond to evolving customer demands and needs.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence senior-level decisions and manage diverse stakeholders.

What you’ll get for this role:

• Starting salary between £45,000 and £50,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 10% (D grade) of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.