Supply Chain Logistics Manager

3 weeks ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time

About the Role:

Austin Fraser is seeking a highly skilled Supply Chain Manager to join their team. As a key member of the Procurement and Supply Chain Directorate, you will be responsible for managing the assigned supply chain portfolio, collaborating with key contractors and relevant supply chain initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the assigned supply chain portfolio, working closely with appointed tier 1 contractors and partners to manage capacity for common supply chains.
  • Develop and deliver a supply chain engagement strategy to enable effective communication with suppliers within the portfolio.
  • Conduct capability and capacity assessments to identify marketplace strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks, ensuring Austin Fraser is a well-informed client.
  • Foster strong, transparent relationships with the supply chain to enhance Austin Fraser's market reputation.
  • Perform detailed analyses on critical spend categories or commodities to identify strategic risks and opportunities.
  • Lead meetings, workshops, and engagement events to support supply chain management delivery.
  • Provide accurate, timely reporting in line with programme governance requirements.

Requirements:

  • Analytical, commercial, and negotiating skills.
  • Ability to produce and present documents and reports to a variety of audiences, including internal stakeholders at various levels in the organisation.
  • Stakeholder management skills - including the ability to establish, grow, and develop effective strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to effectively engage with both the awarded and potential supply chain, and with any related industry bodies and stakeholders.
  • Project management skills.
  • Ability to use Microsoft applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or equivalent.
  • Ability to manage meeting calendars and coordinate workshops/events.
  • Knowledge of government initiatives, policies, and best practice approaches relevant to SCM.
  • Understanding of the commercial and contract delivery lifecycle including key activities during market engagement, procurement, and delivery.
  • Understanding of systems and reporting applications including procurement and commercial tools.
  • Knowledge of applicable UK procurement legislation.
  • Knowledge of different procurement routes.
  • Understanding of project scheduling, planning, and project management approaches and techniques.
  • Experience of complex projects and analyzing micro and macro sector developments.
  • Experience of developing and implementing a supplier or stakeholder engagement programme.
  • Experience of establishing and leading projects end-to-end.

Working Arrangements:

  • This role offers a salary of £500-£650 per day, paid inside IR35.
  • The successful candidate will work full-time Monday-Friday.
  • Birmingham-based with hybrid working arrangements, requiring attendance in the office two days per week.

About Austin Fraser:

Austin Fraser is an innovative recruitment agency that connects talented professionals with exciting job opportunities.



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