Supply Chain Manager

AR Resourcing; Lewes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to enhance their procurement strategies for regional water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team as part of the company's growth strategy, handling projects valued up to £30 million. Ideal candidates will have substantial procurement experience and a demonstrated ability to navigate supplier negotiations effectively.

Benefits

Car / Car Allowance

Discretionary Bonus (After 1 year service)

Pension

24 days AL plus stats

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years’ strategy procurement experience for a main contractor or subcontractor.
• Current role as a Senior Buyer or experienced Category Buyer looking for progression.
• Experience of the full ITT process in previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small material buying administration team.
• Manage supplier negotiations and monitor supply chain performance.
• Deliver procurement requirements aligned with supply chain policies.

Skills

Supplier Negotiation

Operational Management

Procurement Strategy

Team Leadership

Job description

Job Description

A leading infrastructure contractor is looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join their team based in Falmer.

The main objective of the role is to deliver the procurement strategy for a portfolio of regional water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

You will:

• Lead and develop a small material buying administration team.
• Manage supplier negotiations and monitor the performance of the supply chain.
• Resolve operational challenges with the team and supply chain.- Achieve cost reduction, OTIF delivery and compliance targets.
• Deliver the procurement requirements of senior operational / site team stakeholders.
• Ensure procurement activities are aligned with central group supply chain policies and procedures.

Why Apply

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team and be part of a growth strategy for the business.

Further Details

Working on a range of £20-30mil utility projects across the south east.

Managing medium to large material packages worth £50k to £10m.

Lead and develop and small buying team.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum of 3+ year’s strategy procurement experience for a main contractor or subcontractor across the built environment.

Ideally you will currently be working as a Senior Buyer, or an experienced Category Buyer who is looking for progression.

Must have experience of the full ITT process in current or past roles.

Benefits

• Car / Car Allowance
• Discretionary Bonus (After 1 years service)
• Pension
• 24 days AL plus stats