Supply Chain Manager - London

Balfour Beatty; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to drive strategic initiatives across England and Wales. This role involves developing supply chain strategies, leading programs for supplier management, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills, a relevant business degree, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position offers flexible working and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Proven track record in negotiation, influencing, and exceeding targets.
• Experience in Category Management and subcontractor engagement.
• Strong stakeholder management and people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust Supply Chain Management strategy.
• Lead a Strategic Supplier Management Programme.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for supply chain management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Relevant business degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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About the role

Join Us as a Supply Chain Manager - UKCS Regional Civils

Location: National Role Covering England & Wales
Reports to: UKCS Regional Civils Head of Procurement

Are you ready to lead strategic supply chain initiatives across high-value subcontracted trades? We're looking for a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to join our UKCS Regional Civils Procurement Team and help shape the future of our supply chain strategy.

What you'll be doing

• Develop and implement a robust Supply Chain Management (SCM) strategy aligned with business goals and sustainability objectives.
• Lead a Strategic Supplier Management Programme, driving performance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver a category-led approach to supply chain and subcontractor relationship management.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation through pipeline consolidation.
• Champion the use of digital tools for analytics and reporting.
• Build and maintain a preferred subcontractor network, ensuring compliance and engagement across the business.
• Communicate key updates and initiatives through a clear and engaging strategy.

Who we're looking for

• A relevant business degree or equivalent experience (preferred).
• Proven track record in negotiation, influencing, and exceeding targets.
• Experience in Category Management and subcontractor engagement.
• Strong stakeholder management and people leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and confident presentation abilities.
• A pragmatic, customer-focused problem solver with excellent communication skills.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...

About us

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]