Supply Chain Manager

SRG; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business process outsourcing company in the defence sector is seeking a Commercial Supply Chain Manager based in Portsmouth. This hybrid role involves overseeing contractual activities, collaborating with senior management, and ensuring compliance with commercial policies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in complex contracts and a proven ability to deliver results in a governed environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record in complex contract environments.
• Experience in pre- and post-contract commercial activity.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a multi-site capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage obligations and dependencies across subcontracts.
• Build relationships with Customers and Suppliers.
• Identify risks and propose solutions.

Skills

Communication

Commercial Acumen

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Job description

Job Title: Commercial Supply Chain Manager

Location: Portsmouth

Contract: Hybrid 3 days onsite per week

Hours: 37.5 per week

Job Description

SRG are looking for a commercial supply chain manager to join international business process outsourcing and professional services company with a focus on the defence sector. The role is multi-disciplinary and involves interaction with a range of stakeholders both internal and external.

The Commercial Supply Chain Manager will be required to engage and provide commercial support across Operational, Programme and Finance workstreams in the management of all matters Equipment and Asset Management related. This will cover the whole contractual lifecycle, from development and agreement of proposals and their consequent implementation through subcontracts amendments, as well as the establishment and management of new suppliers from the origination and definition of requirement to the procurement, on-boarding and on-going management of delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partnering and collaborating with senior management teams, and internal/ external Suppliers to provide pragmatic and viable solutions to commercial issues
• Building strong collaborative relationships with Customer and Supplier Commercial Teams
• Managing obligations, assumptions and dependencies across subcontracts
• Supporting the selection and onboarding of Suppliers including assisting Operational workstreams with the definition of requirement, evaluation of offers and the creation of subcontract documentation
• Supporting the Senior Commercial Manager in assessing and processing both top down (from the Customer) and bottom up (from Suppliers) change requirements including validating the requirements against the existing (sub)contract and critically assessing the proposed impact (including changes to prices)
• Support Operational Supplier owners in performance reviews both internally and with Supplier and the Customer
• Ensuring that all sub(contract) documentation are accurately conformed and kept up to date with agreed contract changes
• Operating as a trusted partner to the wider business, assisting with ad-hoc contract queries and advice
• Promoting a close working relationship between the business and the Commercial Team
• Identifying risks and opportunities, proposing appropriate solutions and mitigations
• Managing change control and tasking order requests to maximise the commercial opportunities
• Advising and assisting with relevant legislative changes (such as Data Protection)
• Ensuring all company commercial governance is followed
• Ensuring adherence to company commercial policies & procedures

Experience and Qualifications

• Experienced commercial individual who has a demonstrable track record of operating in complex contract environments with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial and Contracts experience (including drafting of subcontracts) with a demonstrable track record of pre- and post-contract commercial activity in a highly governed environment
• Skilled in employing a high degree of commercial acumen to inform and guide senior leadership
• Experienced in leading and delivering procurement activity in an equipment or complex services environment
• An ability to operate as a team player with a collaborative working style
• A strong influencer with the skills and experience to provide credible, pragmatic and commercial solutions to business problems, seeking win-win solutions wherever possible
• A resilient and positive approach to dealing with conflict without damaging relationships
• A determined and analytical approach to problem solving and able to use analytical data for decision making
• Ability to manage a high demand workload and prioritise effectively in time-bound situations.
• Ability to work flexibly over a wide geographical area (where required) and experience of working in a multi-site/mobile capacity combining working from home for potentially prolonged periods