Supply Chain Operations Specialist
1 week ago
The Supply Chain Manager will play a pivotal role in developing and executing the supply chain strategy, ensuring that best value contracts are introduced and managed effectively with high-performing suppliers.
About the OpportunityThis exciting opportunity is based at the Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston, Reading, UK. As a key member of the supply chain team, you will be responsible for developing optimum relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of contracts for the delivery of materials and services.
Typical Responsibilities include:- Developing expert advice and guidance to the business, central to developing and maintaining an effective make vs buy challenge, supportive of the business strategy.
- Provision of end-to-end procurement process from planning, setting of procurement requirements, issuing of tenders through to evaluation, selection & contract award and coordination of internal sign off and approval pre-award.
- Introduction of advantageous commercial arrangements and/or innovative contracting models seeking a partnership and collaborative approach with key supply chain partners.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including Corporate Function, Lines of Business Directors and Project teams, delivery partners and the wider supply chain.
- Ensuring processes and systems are established for the appropriate storage of all contractual documentation.
- Creating an environment for continual improvement to ensure that the Supply Chain team provides a proactive, effective and efficient service to the business; identifying and challenging performance issues and non-compliance and driving out improvement actions/plans to address.
- Monitoring business trends and product availability, ensuring value for money is achieved for materials and services and that routes of supply are maintained for critical products.
- Undertaking commercial activities related to make/buy decisions including preparation of the contract scope specification (noting that functional areas remain accountable for technical aspects of these decisions).
This role requires a strong understanding of procurement practices and procedures, with experience in managing supplier relationships and developing strategic plans to achieve business objectives.
We offer a competitive salary of £70,000 - £90,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits including free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.
As a member of the Jacobs team, you will have opportunities for career growth and development, working with a diverse range of people and projects across the company. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please apply now.
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