Supply Chain Manager (Construction)

Procurement & Supply Chain Manager (Construction) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid & Flexible Working) Salary: £65,000 to £70,000

An established organisation delivering a major long-term infrastructure programme in the North West is seeking an experienced Procurement and Supply Chain Manager. You will play a key role in shaping sourcing strategies, leading a skilled team and supporting a multi-year construction and infrastructure transformation.

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop sourcing and contracting solutions for a 10+ year investment programme
- Create and deliver construction focused procurement strategies
- Lead and develop a team of supply chain professionals
- Manage the full procurement lifecycle from tender development to contract award
- Negotiate and finalise supplier and contractor agreements
- Oversee contract performance and manage strategic supplier relationships
- Coordinate procurement activity and resolve supplier and customer issues
- Support bid and budget activity
- Provide clear reporting and stakeholder engagement throughout

Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Strong experience in construction supply chain or procurement
- Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
- Background in developing construction sourcing strategies
- Understanding of procurement processes and commercial approaches
- Experience managing supplier performance
- Proven leadership capability

Desirable:
- Client-side experience
- MCIPS
- Experience in public sector or regulated environments

Benefits
- Competitive pension
- Share plan opportunities
- Flexible wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Options for private healthcare and green travel schemes
- Annual incentive eligibility

The Team
You will join a collaborative and growing procurement function at the centre of a high-profile infrastructure modernisation programme. The role offers real scope to influence processes and drive meaningful change.

Additional Information
Some roles may require security and export control clearance including specific residency criteria.

Please apply for immediate consideration.

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