Roles and Responsibilities
- Design, build, shape, implement and manage supply chain strategy in line with company policies, standards, laws and regulations.
- Develop the NWS Supply Chain strategy.
- Co-ordinate an Overarching Acquisition Strategy to provide a long-term strategic overview on the procurement of goods and services from the supply chain.
- Lead the commercial implementation of Government policy initiatives including Sustainability, Social Value, Carbon Net Zero and Modern Slavery.
- Lead the strategic implementation of NWS sustainability strategy, and social value across the NWS supply chain.
- Design and implement effective supply chain risk management processes to the NWS supply chain.
- Assess the resilience of the NWS supply chain, co-ordinate, develop and implement action plan to manage identified risks.
- Identify strategic suppliers and ensure contingency and business continuity plans are developed and managed accordingly as appropriate.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve the effectiveness of the supply chain.
- Identify and implement opportunities to add value across the supply chain.
- Manage all aspects of supplier engagement and provide clear routes for communication and feedback on both client and supply chain performance.
- Provide an in-depth knowledge of market analysis and application of effective procurement techniques to enable the business to make the right procurement decisions.
- Analyse supply chain data and solving any issues or putting alternative plans in place.
- Drive supply chain optimisation and process improvement.
- Develop the skills and capability of Supply Chain best practices, business sector knowledge and analytics across the team.
- Build and effectively manage partnerships within our supply chain network.
- Increase quality awareness to achieve “Right the First Time” approach within all aspects of Supply Chains functions.
Experience Required
- Background knowledge of working in a similar contract management role
- Member of CIPS or equivalent professional body
- 5 years commercial experience at a similar level
- Experience within a regulated industry
- Experience of managing a high-performing team
- Working knowledge of PCR, PPN’s and commercial contracts
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