Job Description

Supply Chain Manager

As a Chain Manager you'll deliver the development, implementation and communication of supply chain activities, working collaboratively with appointed tier 1 contractors and partners to manage capacity for common supply chains, deliver market intelligence, facilitate co-ordinated contractor procurement and joint supplier development.

As a Supply Chain Manager, you will need to have/be:

• Analytical, commercial and negotiating skills.
• Ability to produce and present documents and reports to a variety of audiences, including internal stakeholders at various levels in the organisation.
• Stakeholder management skills - including the ability to establish, grow and develop effective strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively engage with both the awarded and potential supply chain, and with any related industry bodies and stakeholders.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or equivalent.
• Ability to manage meeting calendars and co-ordinating workshops / events.
• Knowledge of government initiatives, policies and best practice approaches relevant to SCM.
• Understanding of the commercial and contract delivery lifecycle including key activities during market engagement, procurement and delivery.
• Understanding of systems and reporting applications including procurement and commercial tools.
• Knowledge of applicable UK procurement legislation.
• Knowledge of different procurement routes.
• Understanding of project scheduling, planning and project management approaches and techniques.
• Experience of complex projects and analysing micro and macro sector developments.
• Experience of developing and implementing a supplier or stakeholder engagement programme.
• Experience of establishing and leading projects end-to-end.

Details:

Rate: .00 per day (inside IR35)
Working Hours: Full time Monday - Friday
Location: Hybrid, Birmingham (2 days per week)
Duration: Until end of June 2025

Role of Supply Chain Manager:

• Manage the assigned supply chain portfolio, collaborating with key contractors and relevant supply chain initiatives.
• Develop and deliver a supply chain engagement strategy to enable effective communication with suppliers within the portfolio.
• Conduct capability and capacity assessments to identify marketplace strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks, ensuring the organisation is a well-informed client.
• Foster strong, transparent relationships with the supply chain to enhance the organisation's market reputation.
• Perform detailed analyses on critical spend categories or commodities to identify strategic risks and opportunities.
• Lead meetings, workshops, and engagement events to support supply chain management delivery.
• Provide accurate, timely reporting in line with programme governance requirements.
• Collaborate across the Procurement and Supply Chain Directorate where cross-functional input is required.