Supply Chain Officer - Central Government

Spinwell Global; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Ltd. invites applications for a Supply Chain Officer role based in Corsham with hybrid working. The post involves reviewing processes, data analysis in Excel, and coordination with ILS and CLS vendors to deliver KPIs and compliance.

The successful candidate will have extensive SCM delivery experience in large organisations, ideally within Defence, and strong stakeholder management. SC clearance is requested, and the role is a hybrid contract with on-site days in Corsham.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience delivering SCM within large organisations.
• Experience delivering SCM within project management.
• Defence SCM experience preferred; strong project delivery acceptable.
• Strong understanding of inventory, supplier, demand and performance management.
• Advanced Excel skills for analysing complex supply chain data.

Responsibilities

• Review established processes and implement changes across the Supply Chain Team.
• Analyse data in Excel to understand consumption rates and upstream risks.
• Collaborate with ILS to deliver SCM transition to in-service activity ahead of the date.
• Coordinate with CLS vendors to meet contractual deliverables and KPIs.
• Mitigate upstream SCM risks and maintain CoC and GFE records.
• Maintain accurate supply chain data across client systems (HIMA dashboard).
• Create quarterly reporting for senior management with the SCM team.
• Collaborate with Finance, ILS, PMs, Front Line Commands and vendors for policy compliance.
• Oversee Inventory, Supplier, Demand and Performance Management; liaise on stock availability.

Skills

SCM delivery experience

Defence supply chain knowledge

Excel data analysis

Stakeholder management

Independent worker governance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role: Supply Chain Officer REF 106226
Contract Length: Until 27/09/2027
Location: Hybrid/Corsham – 2 days per week on site
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Market Rate
Security Clearance: SC requested
Spinwell is recruiting for a Supply Chain Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER

• Review established processes and provide recommendations to implement changes and create new processes, as identified, across the Supply Chain Team.
• Analyse data (in excel) to understand consumption rates, supply chain upstream support risks (including obsolescence risks), working with PMs and other stakeholders to understand impact.
• Work with ILS to ensure SCM transition to in service activity is delivered ahead of In service date. This is to include system set up, Certificates of conformity, GFE loans registers - created and verified in conjunction with GFE manager and Codification activity.
• Work with CLS vendors to ensure alignment and delivery to contractual deliverables and KPIs
• Work collaboratively with CLS vendors to mitigate and manage upstream Supply Chain risks.Manage repair activity and ensure CoC and GFE records updated.
• Maintenance of Supply Chain Data – ensuring accuracy of all supply chain information across client systems including utilisation of HIMA dashboard.
• Create reporting with SCM team for senior management on a quarterly basis.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including but not limited to Finance, ILS, PMs, Front Line Commands and vendors, to ensure policy compliance across Supply Chain
• Operate effectively across the key operational SCM areas of Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Demand Management and Performance Management. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on stock availability, material requirements and procurement issues for the ranges of equipment they have responsibility for.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER

• Experience of working in a delivery environment, delivering SCM disciplines within a large, complex organisation
• Experience delivering supply chain within project management
• Experience working in Defence Supply Chain is preferable but if have a lot of supply chain delivery in project delivery (5+ years), would be ok.
• Strong understanding of operational supply chain disciplines, including inventory, supplier, demand, and performance management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with proven experience analysing complex supply chain data and producing meaningful insights.
• Ability to review processes, identify improvements, and implement practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working across multiple teams and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently while following established governance, processes, and procedures.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the confidence to make recommendations and challenge constructively when required.

Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, the client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

The client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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