Supply Chain Lead

Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood Applied Intelligence (AI) is currently recruiting a Supply Chain Lead to work within their Autonomous Solutions business area, responsible for the execution of specific aspects of supply chain management including expediting, procurement, subcontracts, negotiation and reporting of medium risk procurement packages / subcontracts.

Key aspects of the role include the supervision of the supply chain activities and assigned supply chain
personnel working within the project.

Whilst this role can be based anywhere in the UK, mobility and travel to customer sites and face to face meetings with colleagues will be expected as required.

**Join a culture of innovation**, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

**Responsibilities / Duties**
- Accountable for the successful delivery of all supply chain activities for the area they are
responsible for
- Provides guidance, direction and support to the reporting personnel in delivery of their specific
responsibilities
- Provides guidance, direction and support to all relevant stakeholders on both Woods and the
suppliers specific contractual obligations and responsibilities
- Ensures all supply chain activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution
plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project
processes and procedures
- Reviewing, writing, and assisting with development of processes and procedures, and
communication to relevant personnel
- Establish and manage the project / procurement status report (PSR) in line with project / client
required on site dates and current / estimate lead times, notifying any delays to the project
manager
- Establishes priorities, assigns workloads and reviews the more difficult and complex aspects of the supply chain workload
- Maintenance and utilization of Approved Supplier List (ASL) supplemented when required by project / client approved supplier registers for supplier evaluation, audit, and selection
- Carry out Supplier performance reviews and ongoing management ensuring corrective actions are taken where required
- Ensure that all statutory and legal requirements and procedures are complied with and all actions are fully auditable
- Ensures that supply chain team have a clear understanding of their role, supply chain processes and procedures and provides guidance, direction and support
- Promote safe working practices and demonstrate safety leadership at all times
- Implement robust performance management and development plans for the team, ensuring any gaps are addressed and development and succession planning is managed effectively
- Obtaining correct Imports & Exports documentation and assisting with shipments
- Performing Veri filter checks for onboarding suppliers and quarterly maintenance
- Monthly checking of all credit card purchases to ensure correct documents available
- Maintenance of payment terms exception list

Skills / Qualifications:

- Educated to ISCED Level 6 (Bachelor Degree or Equivalent) CIPS qualified or industry equivalent
- Detailed understanding of key subcontracting / procurement concepts and principles
- Subcontract Agreements and Framework Agreements
- Industry forms of Subcontract
- Experience of Lump Sum Contracts
- Broad knowledge of Suppliers, commercial Evaluations, Negotiations and Terms and Conditions of Purchase / Contract
- Logistics and Materials Management
- ERP systems
- Client contract requirements
- Supply Chain Principles and techniques
- Supplier Relationship Management

Company Overview:
Diversity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.