Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Development Manager on a permanent basis to be based in Warrington. (Hybrid working will be supported)
The Supply Chain Development Manager will lead on all future contract developments with the Programme Supply Chain and will actively derive, maintain and drive a programme of activities across the supply chain to bring together the current subcontracting arrangements, together with the Target Subcontracting Operating Model, with the potential to adopt an aligned incentive model.
Responsibilities:
* Derive, maintain and update the Overall Commercial Strategy for the Programme Supply Chain with special focus on an aligned supply chain incentive model
* Devise and deliver a programme of engagements across the supply chain to progressively progress plans to transition from the current contractual arrangements to those set out in the Overall Commercial Strategy
* Consider structured feedback from the supply chain
* Maintain, track and report on progress/ risks/ opportunities and decisions required to enable achievement of the target subcontract operating model
* Devise and update proposals, reports and other associated documentation required to support achievement of the Overall Commercial Strategy in respect of the Project supply chain
* Formulate supplier/ workpack (as appropriate) specific strategies encompassing options for working inside the NEC 4 envelope with recommendations (consistent with the Overall Commercial Strategy)
* Supplier Management: Evaluate and engage with suppliers, cultivating relationships to ensure quality and reliability of materials and services.
* Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (such as project management, safety case, engineering, etc) to align supply chain strategies with overall project objectives.
* Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
* Reporting: Prepare and present reports to senior management on supply chain performance and improvement initiatives.
* Ensure progressive and appropriate incorporation of Social Value, Sustainability, Carbon reduction etc targets and measures
Education/ Experience
* Ideally degree qualified in Commercial, Legal, Business, Engineering or other relevant discipline
* Chartered or equivalent (CIPS)
* Proven experience in a commercial delivery role
* Major project delivery - primary working experience as a prime contractor rather than a client-side consultant
* Experience of working collaboratively project/programme/client environment
* Experience of working in a safety and quality driven environment
* Dispute avoidance and dispute management experience
* Experience of working in the nuclear industry
* Currently hold SC or prepared to go through the SC process
* Significant experience of ERP systems and CEMAR
Additional Experience:
* Client facing/ Client management experience.
* Managerial abilities and excellent communication skills, both oral and written
* Demonstrated ability to establish, implement and monitor high standards of excellence in areas of quality, safety and operational performance.
* Understanding the levels of scrutiny involved in spending public money
* Familiarity with Public Procurement Regulations
* Working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 suite of contracts
* Strong written and verbal communications skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint).
* You will be eligible for UK SC security clearance.
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