Senior Associate - Supply Chain Management
Department: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: G&T London
About the Role
As a Senior Associate leading G&T’s best in class Supply Chain Management services, you will need a proven track record in leading supply chain management approaches. You will be responsible for managing complex, multi-project portfolios with autonomy and act as a trusted advisor to senior clients, influencing strategic decision-making and delivering innovative solutions to supply chain challenges covering the full supplier landscape.
At this level, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Supply Chain team, providing leadership, guidance and coaching to colleagues while actively contributing to business growth. You will also support Partners with proposals, fee forecasting and thought leadership, helping to strengthen G&T’s reputation as a market leader.
* Leading major supply chain projects and programmes with accountability for outcomes
* Develop and implementing market engagement strategies and associated plans, utilising a host of mechanisms including Market Soundings, Roundtables, 1-2-1s, etc.
* Delivering Supplier Relationship Management strategies to build strategic, long-term relationships with critical suppliers
* Undertaking supply chain capacity studies to identify areas of constraint across the end-to-end value chain
* Acting as a senior client advisor, providing strategic input on supply chain risks, opportunities and innovations
* Managing a team and ensuring delivery standards are consistently high
* Taking responsibility for fee recovery, forecasting and identifying new business opportunities
* Supporting Partners in developing fee proposals and appointment documentation
* Providing thought leadership through articles, presentations and industry engagement
* Coaching and developing colleagues to support their career growth
About You
* Proven experience in leading various client supply chain management, procurement or commercial leadership within infrastructure or construction
* Proven ability to manage multiple, complex projects with excellent service delivery
* Strong understanding of the UK and international infrastructure markets
* Experience of handling and leading data analytics and understanding economic indices and business health
* Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience in team management and oversight
* Commercially astute, with ability to negotiate and identify opportunities for growth
* Established industry profile, with active participation in sector networks and forums
* Degree qualified, with professional membership (MCIPS, RICS, APM or equivalent) preferred
* Experience of public sector procurement in accordance with PA23
* Experience of working within regulatory environments is desired
* Excellent communication skills (both report writing and in person skills)
* Excellent influencing skills to navigate complex major project stakeholder relationships, with experience presenting at senior level
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