VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.
We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.
We have a great opportunity for a Supply Chain & Procurement Manager, based at our Hoddesdon office with travel across the South East and South West, to enhance and streamline procedures that strengthen the control and effectiveness of our procurement and supply chain function in line with VolkerHighways business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Reduce material and subcontract costs through effective sourcing and negotiation.
Implement supplier relationship management, performance measurement and supply chain development.
Strengthen service level agreements with suppliers and internal teams.
Deliver project procurement strategies and maintain project procurement schedules.
Manage tenders, including enquiry documents, reviews and obtaining timely quotations.
Implement procedures, supply agreements and ensure compliance with group supply chain strategy.
Oversee the provision of materials and services to meet programme deadlines.
Raise purchase orders with correct technical and commercial requirements.
Contribute to Group Category Agreement Teams.
Ensure procurement activities follow approved business processes and procedures.
Support and develop junior team members.
Monitor and report project costs against budgets and tender allowances.
Promote company vision, values and participate in departmental forums.
Manage the supply chain and drive continuous improvement and efficiency.
Drive best‑value procurement to support profitability targets.About you
A motivated, mature and enthusiastic professional with strong self‑motivation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Strong coaching and mentoring skills to support and develop team members.
Broad procurement and supply chain experience with strong commercial awareness.
Knowledgeable about the construction market and the impact of wider economic factors.
CIPS qualification is desirable.
If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Option to buy additional annual leave
Private medical care
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
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