Group Supply Chain Manager

About the roleAt Miller Homes we are building homes in a way which allows us to build better places for people to belong to, better homes for customers and better places for communities to thrive and nature to prosper. We are also creating a better working environment for our people. We create better places where people and planet prosper.We are looking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager to join our team based in our East Midlands Region.The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking supply chain reviews, introducing framework agreements and providing agreement management of a number of national commodities.Key Functional Areas•Carry out commodity reviews on behalf of the MHL business and regions.•Complete documentation for commodity reviews, including the following•Carry out internal and external data collection/consultation•Producing sourcing strategies•Identification of potential suppliers•Carrying out supplier bid evaluations•Negotiation of commercial terms and service levels•Produce Final Recommendations•Produce Implementation Plans•Finalise formal contract agreement with suppliers.•Manage Supply Agreements•Monitoring of supplier performance, and providing assistance in resolving issues•Holding periodical supplier review meetings•Identification of supply risks and contingency arrangements for key commodities•Monitoring supply market conditions and keeping the business aware of potential supply opportunities or issuesKey Capabilities Required•Ability to create, develop and maintain strong supplier relationships•Possess excellent negotiations skills•Ability to carry out detailed analysis work and identify subsequent opportunities/issues•Sound communication proficiency•Ability to handle multiple tasks and have clear prioritisation skills•Aptitude to make and/or influence decisions and recommendations•Ability to produce reports and documentation under minimal supervision.•Understand principles of contract law•Computer competency in relation to MS Excel, PowerPoint & WordHow to Apply:Interested candidates should submit their applications through our website. Please submit your Curriculum Vitae and covering letter ideally including details of your current salary and notice period.This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received, and therefore you should apply for this job as soon as possible.Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted.(No Agencies Please)Apply for this positionBefore taking up a position with Miller Homes you must provide evidence that you have the right to live and work in the UK permanently and without restriction.Please complete the application form below, and select "Submit" when you have finishedPlease note - the form fields marked with an asterisk (*) must be completed in order for your application to be processed correctly.First name *Last name *Address *Email *Telephone *Please provide a brief outline explaining why you should be suitable for a position with Miller Homes (Max 1000 characters including spaces) *:Upload CVPlease ensure your document is a Microsoft Word Document with file extension .doc or .docxEqual Opportunities Ethnic MonitoringPlease ensure that you complete this section fully in order for your application to be processed correctly.Miller Homes takes positive steps to ensure that all applicants who are selected for employment are done so solely on their suitability. To do this effectively we need specific information from you and would appreciate your assistance in completing this section.This information is treated as confidential and will not be used for any other purpose. (The classifications in this form are recommended by the Commission for Racial Equality).Ethnic Origin * D.O.B * [dd/mm/yyyy] Gender * Disabled * Nationality / citizenship * #J-18808-Ljbffr