Supply Chain Manager

A leading UK construction and infrastructure business is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to join its expanding team supporting a major long-term defence infrastructure framework in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor delivering complex non-nuclear infrastructure projects within secure civil and military environments. The business has a strong reputation for investing in its people, delivering high-profile projects, and offering genuine long-term career progression.

The role would suit either an established Supply Chain Manager or an experienced procurement professional ready to step into a senior leadership position.

Working closely with senior operational and commercial stakeholders, you will lead subcontract and materials procurement activity across a range of infrastructure packages. You'll manage supplier relationships, oversee procurement strategy, and ensure the successful delivery of subcontractor performance across the project lifecycle. You will also lead a small procurement team while driving best practice, programme compliance, and supply chain performance.

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for complex and high-value work packages
• Manage end-to-end subcontract procurement processes in line with programme requirements
• Lead supplier, subcontractor and vendor relationship management
• Monitor and manage supply chain performance and KPIs
• Identify and mitigate procurement and supply chain risks
• Ensure materials and subcontract packages are delivered on time, within budget and to specification
• Work collaboratively with commercial, operational and functional teams across the project

• Previous experience within supply chain management in construction or infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC4 advantageous)
• Experience procuring Civils or MEICA subcontract packages
• Good understanding of the Scottish construction supply chain market
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
• CIPS Level 4 qualified or working towards (preferred)
• Degree qualified in Supply Chain, Business or similar discipline (advantageous)

• Opportunity to work on a major long-term defence infrastructure framework
• Clear career progression within a growing procurement function
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative and forward‑thinking working environment
• Exposure to complex, high‑profile infrastructure projects

If you are looking to join a progressive contractor delivering nationally significant infrastructure projects, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.