Supply Chain Manager - Connect to Work - Essex

Shaw Trust; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care organization is seeking an experienced supply chain manager to oversee the performance of supply chain partners and ensure compliance with contractual obligations. The role is homebased but requires travel within the Essex area. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in supply chain management and a robust understanding of performance improvement. Employee benefits include generous leave, an enhanced pension scheme, and various health and well-being initiatives promoting inclusivity and diversity.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid volunteering leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Life Assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of supply chain management focused on high performance and compliance.
• Management experience with results-driven contract delivery.
• Understanding of IPS Fidelity Scale and SEQF Framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain partners to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Focus on continuous improvement to maximize outcomes and quality of delivery.
• Develop relationships with local suppliers following Shaw Trust processes.

Skills

Supply chain management

Performance improvement

Contractual management

Coaching for performance

Job description

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of supply chain management focused on supporting the achievement of high levels of performance, quality and compliance (E)
• Demonstrable evidence of Continuing Professional Development (E)
• Management experience and understanding of contractual and performance management with the ability to deliver results (E)
• Experience of successfully delivering an outcome-based or target-driven contract (E)
• Experience of delivering services to meet contractual and quality standards (E)
• Experience of the application of coaching for performance techniques (E)
• Experience of driving performance, identifying areas of concern and implementing projects for performance improvement including implementing corrective measures with contracted suppliers leading to desired improvements (E)

Responsibilities

This role involves actively managing Shaw Trust's supply chain partners to ensure they meet their contractual obligations, achieve targets, and comply with regulations.

You will require a robust understanding of supply chain management for end-to-end provision that has been procured. This role will focus on mobilisation of supply chain partners delivery and then continuous improvement to maximise outcomes and quality of delivery. You will ideally have an understanding of the IPS Fidelity Scale and SEQF Framework.

You will also work closely with the Regional Operations Manager to understand any barriers to delivery of the service and develop relationships with local VCSE organisations to develop spot purchase suppliers, following Shaw Trust processes for due diligence and supplier set up.

Although this role is homebased it will require regular travel to the Essex area.

“Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation.”

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years' service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
• Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters' levels qualifications, and management development programmes
• Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women's Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Menopause Peer Support Group, The Managing Network, The Young Professionals Network and Back to Work Support Group)
• Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.

Additional Information

• We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
• We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government's Access to Work scheme.
• We are proud to hold the menopause friendly accreditation, hosting a regular Menopause Peer Support Groups providing a safe space for colleagues share experiences or ask questions.
• Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.