Supply Chain Manager

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Workplace Futures Group Full time
Job Description

Your focus will be…

… working as a strategic leader & operator, responsible for shaping and implementing the WFG’s supply-chain strategy. This pivotal role involves collaborating with internal business leads to optimize operational efficiency, commercial viability, and productivity. You will oversee the development and management of a PSL, setting clear standards and incentivizing suppliers to meet and sustain these requirements. With a focus on collaboration, performance management, and relationship building, you will play a key role in enhancing WFG's supply chain, fostering sustainability initiatives, and contributing to the overall success of WFG.

· Work closely with business leads to map processes, procedures, and best practices.

· Develop and maintain the "Preferred Supplier List" (PSL).

· Establish minimum standards and requirements for inclusion in the PSL.

· Develop incentives for suppliers to maintain PSL requirements.

· Collaborate with WFG & wider business teams.

· Work closely with Delivery teams to suggest best-fit subcontractors and suppliers.

· Determine minimum supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

· Identify and address current process bottlenecks/issues, implementing effective solutions.

· Establish benchmarks and performance reviews common to all businesses to evaluate subcontractors/suppliers.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

· Implement and develop sustainability policies, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations.

Labour Hire Considerations:

· Evaluate and provide insights on the engagement of labour hire companies.

You will bring to the table…

Technical Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field.

· Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in procurement, with a focus on developing and implementing supply chain strategies.

· Demonstrated ability to plan and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies, collaborating with internal business leads to enhance operational efficiency and commercial viability.

· Proven track record in developing and maintaining a "Preferred Supplier List" (PSL) with clear standards and requirements for inclusion.

· Experience in developing incentives for suppliers to meet and sustain PSL requirements.

· Successful collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Delivery, Operations, Sales, and Finance, to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives.

· Proficient in determining and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) for effective supply chain management.

· Analytical mindset to identify and address process bottlenecks, implementing strategic solutions.

· Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

· Experience in working closely with delivery teams to recommend best-fit subcontractors and suppliers.

· Familiarity with developing and implementing sustainability policies, with consideration for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

Personal Skills

· Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams and external stakeholders.

· Strong negotiation skills to establish and manage commercial agreements, rates, and rebates.

· Strong analytical mindset to identify performance metrics and conduct objective performance reviews.

· Proven problem-solving skills to address process bottlenecks and implement effective solutions.

· Track record of building and maintaining positive relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.

· Demonstrated innovative approach to developing sustainability policies aligned with ESG principles.

We will bring to the table…

· Industry leading salary, bonus + pension scheme

· 26 days annual leave + bank holidays

· Company social events throughout the calendar year

· Annual company summer trip

· Reward & Recognition schemes

· Company referral scheme

· Personal Development & Training

· Mental Health Support

· Eye Care

…. and many other company benefits & perks

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