Supply Chain Manager (Construction)

Robert Walters UK; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Manager for a key role in a major infrastructure programme. The successful candidate will shape sourcing strategies and lead a skilled team, ensuring efficient procurement processes. Essential qualifications include strong experience in construction supply chain management, knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts, and proven leadership skills. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits and the chance to influence a high-profile project.

Benefits

Competitive pension

Share plan opportunities

Flexible wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Options for private healthcare

Green travel schemes

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in construction supply chain management or procurement.
• Familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts.
• Experience in developing effective sourcing strategies.
• Ability to manage supplier performance effectively.
• Proven leadership experience in procurement settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a long-term investment programme.
• Create and implement procurement strategies focused on construction.
• Lead a team of supply chain professionals throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Negotiate and manage supplier and contractor agreements.
• Oversee contract performance and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Strong experience in construction supply chain or procurement

Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

Background in developing construction sourcing strategies

Understanding of procurement processes and commercial approaches

Experience managing supplier performance

Proven leadership capability

Job description

Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (Construction)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid & Flexible Working)

Salary: £65,000 to £70,000

An established organisation delivering a major long-term infrastructure programme in the North West is seeking an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Manager. You will play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies, leading a skilled team and supporting a multi-year construction and infrastructure transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a 10+ year investment programme
• Create and deliver construction focused procurement strategies
• Lead and develop a team of supply chain professionals
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle from tender development to contract award
• Negotiate and finalise supplier and contractor agreements
• Oversee contract performance and manage strategic supplier relationships
• Coordinate procurement activity and resolve supplier and customer issues
• Support bid and budget activity
• Provide clear reporting and stakeholder engagement throughout

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Strong experience in construction supply chain or procurement
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Background in developing construction sourcing strategies
• Understanding of procurement processes and commercial approaches
• Experience managing supplier performance
• Proven leadership capability

Desirable:

• Client-side experience
• MCIPS
• Experience in public sector or regulated environments

Benefits

• Competitive pension
• Share plan opportunities
• Flexible wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Options for private healthcare and green travel schemes
• Annual incentive eligibility

The Team

You will join a collaborative and growing procurement function at the centre of a high-profile infrastructure modernisation programme. The role offers real scope to influence processes and drive meaningful change.

Additional Information

Some roles may require security and export control clearance including specific residency criteria.

Please apply for immediate consideration.

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Purchasing / Procurement

Industry: Purchasing and Procurement

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management