Supply Chain Manager

QinetiQ; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking a Supply Chain Manager based in Bristol. This hybrid role focuses on executing procurement strategies, developing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance in a defence context. Candidates should possess relevant experience in contract negotiation and have a degree in Business or Engineering.

Benefits

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical and Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Holiday Trading

Volunteer support programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract negotiation and stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of sourcing processes from design to execution.

Responsibilities

• Drive sourcing processes and identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and ensure compliance with procurement processes.
• Implement continuous improvement in supplier performance.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder influencing

Sourcing process

Education

Degree in Business or Engineering

CIPS Qualification

Job description

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The Role

As a Supply Chain Manager, you’ll have a role that is out of the ordinary. You will be responsible for executing the cost-effective and timely delivery of procurement sourcing projects. You will need to develop new supplier relationships to meet QinetiQ’s future aspirations. This role requires knowledge of specific defence, engineering, and/or cyber domains and associated supply chains.

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for driving sourcing processes, identifying risks and opportunities, and working collaboratively with key stakeholders within the business to execute the procurement strategy for various projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Developing strong relationships with key stakeholders to influence behaviors and ensure procurement involvement in sourcing activities
2. Maintaining awareness of restrictions, controls, and accreditations on suppliers in a defence environment, ensuring sourcing strategies do not jeopardize compliance
3. Collaborating with the Category Management Team to leverage existing supplier relationships and frameworks
4. Ensuring compliance with procurement processes, governance, and controls as per the Procurement Code of Practice and Sourcing methodology
5. Aligning plans with key stakeholders to meet targets, improve supplier performance, and implement continuous improvement across spend
6. Sharing best practices and developing systems to help QinetiQ achieve top performance and consistency in sourcing activities

This role is 37 hours per week based at Bristol with hybrid working options.

Essential experience:

1. Proven contract negotiation and stakeholder influencing skills
2. Experience in the full sourcing process from design to execution

Essential qualifications:

1. Degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent experience
2. CIPS Qualification or equivalent

Many roles require national security vetting, which may be transferable if already held. Some roles have additional restrictions based on nationality.

Our Benefits

1. Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
2. Generous holiday allowance
3. Health Cash Plan, Private Medical and Dental Insurance
4. Employee discount portal for various services
5. Holiday Trading, allowing up to 5 extra days off
6. Support for the Armed Forces community and volunteering programs

Our volunteering program allows employees to use their skills to benefit local communities, including STEM ambassador days and supporting charities aiding the defence community.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we expand into new markets, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. Our success hinges on innovation and tackling complex challenges.

You will experience a collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives and disciplines come together to solve problems and foster growth. Visit our website to learn more about our workplace culture.