Supply Chain Manager

As Supply Chain Manager, you will lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of supply chain strategies across bids and live projects. You will work closely with bid, commercial, operational and project teams to ensure the right supply chain is in place to deliver safe, high-quality, commercially robust energy infrastructure projects.

• Develop and maintain business unit and project-specific supply chain strategies aligned to the Morgan Sindall supply chain vision
• Implement strategic initiatives that support work-winning and project delivery objectives
• Actively identify and challenge non–value-adding practices both internally and within the supply chain
• Take a lead role in identifying and sharing best practice across the wider Morgan Sindall business

• Support bid teams during pre-qualification, pre-bid and tender stages to ensure the optimum supply chain is engaged
• Develop and oversee tender procurement strategies, identifying critical work packages and optimal market approaches
• Assess supply chain risk and opportunity, reporting on market responses, pricing strategy, fixed price allowances and scope optimisation
• Oversee supply chain pricing, evaluation and conditioning to ensure commercial robustness
• Contribute to tender procurement summaries, including better buying initiatives

• Support project commercial teams in developing and implementing effective project procurement strategies
• Maintain oversight ( watching brief ) of procurement spend and supply chain performance on live projects
• Support project handover ensuring site teams receive clear, complete and timely supply chain information
• Assist commercial teams with drafting, negotiating and agreeing subcontract documentation, engaging specialist legal and technical advice where required
• Support the development of procurement control and financial reporting

• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers and subcontractors
• Implement robust supplier relationship management (SRM) processes and systems
• Lead quarterly performance reviews, supply chain forums and 360-degree feedback processes
• Drive continuous improvement programmes with suppliers to enhance performance, value and delivery certainty

• Identify, assess and manage commercial, ethical, reputational and operational procurement risks
• Ensure compliance with Morgan Sindall policies, sustainable procurement strategy, safety code for subcontractors and governance requirements
• Monitor supply chain resource availability and identify potential capability or capacity shortfalls

• Degree qualified (or equivalent)
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) qualification – preferred
• Strong financial and commercial analysis skills with the ability to interpret and report procurement data
• Extensive market knowledge of major infrastructure and building packages and key subcontractors
• Sound understanding of subcontract procurement, forms of contract and commercial negotiation
• Proven ability to identify supply chain risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies

• Strong collaborator with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
• Effective leader with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to achieve high standards
• Excellent planning, organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities without compromising quality or compliance
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Sound knowledge of construction practices, standards and energy infrastructure delivery