Supply Chain Manager

Alpha construction Ltd; Hilton CP; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based civil engineering contractor is seeking a Buying Manager to oversee the buying department and enhance supplier relationships. This role involves developing strategies for sustainable procurement and managing departmental operations efficiently. The ideal candidate should possess experience in supplier negotiations and purchasing, with a focus on innovative and environmentally-friendly sourcing solutions. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary with company vehicle or allowance

Generous holiday allowance and contributory pension

Private healthcare and bi-annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in managing buying departments
• Strong relationship-building skills with suppliers
• Knowledge of sustainable material sourcing

Responsibilities

• Overall control and management of the buying department.
• Improve and develop the buying department strategy.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers.

Job description

About Alpha Construction

Alpha Construction Ltd is a UK-based privately owned civil engineering and building contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects nationwide. We specialise in high-voltage substations, battery energy storage systems, renewable energy, food manufacturing and industrial construction in high risk environments. Our approach is built on early-stage expertise, value-engineered solutions, and proactive project management.

The Position Attracts:

• A competitive salary with company vehicle or allowance
• A generous Holiday allowance, contributory pension and life assurance scheme bi-annual bonus and private healthcare
• Potential for progression within the business

Job Description

• Overall control and management of buying department
• Improve and develop the buying department strategy, processes and protocols.
• Develop, maintain and improve relationships with key suppliers.
• Create relationships with new suppliers.
• Champion use Local strategy, working with the ESG manager to explore sustainable solutions for material supply and waste / unused material disposal and local social value opportunities.
• Explore general sustainable alternatives to materials, fuel and equipment
• Manage disputes over damage / losses, and critique material supply invoices against standard of service (standing time vs supplier delays)
• Day to day buying function includes live jobs & tenders supporting the buyer as and when required.
• Monitor and feedback supplier performance : input into NCR CARs.
• Report back to estimators regional cost fluctuations, supplier specific cost increases, and regional blockers (other large projects in the area which could impact on supply and costs to our project).
• Working with site teams over real-time challenges (supplier / supply issues) & opportunities (new suppliers in the area, innovative solutions).
• Assist estimators with regional lodging costs.
• Manage supplier approvals and approved supplier database
• Establish, maintain and review framework agreements including rebate agreements