Supply Chain / Commercial / Supplier Development Lead
England, Somerset, Bridgwater | England, Bristol,
Job Description
Job title: Supplier Development Lead
Job Type: Contract or FTC
IR35 Status: Inside of IR35
Duration: Initial CED 31/12/2025
Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: TBC DOE up to £500 / per day
Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, occasional travel to visit suppliers may be required.
Job Purpose / Overview:
The role of the Supplier Development Lead (SDL) is to deliver improvements in the supply chain quality performance for the nuclear new build sites. The primary responsibility of the SDL is to respond to requests for supplier development support by completing a supplier quality delivery charter, developing a supplier quality improvement plan as required, and coordinating the improvement through to completion.
Principal Accountabilities
1. Lead structured problem resolution activities at key strategic suppliers.
2. Train and coach suppliers in structured problem resolution methodology.
3. Facilitate Supplier Quality Improvement workshops.
4. Build relationships with supplier leadership teams to influence improvement activities within the supplier and promote continuous improvement.
5. Collect and analyse data and information on allocated suppliers' performance and identify improvement opportunities.
6. Share learning & good practices across the supply chain.
7. Review supplier development requests and create a Supplier Quality Delivery Charter to define the problem, outline the method to be adopted, bound the scope, and identify resources and milestones to enable a successful delivery of the improvement.
8. Deliver the quality improvement activity within the agreed timescales and budget.
9. Conduct an effectiveness review to confirm that a demonstrable improvement has been achieved and recommend any further improvements.
Dimensions
1. Administrative reporting to the Supplier Delivery Quality Lead.
2. No direct reports.
3. Able to travel as part of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential:
1. Continuous Improvement mindset with a sound knowledge of improvement techniques including 8D, PDCA, root cause analysis (RCA), Kaizen events, and process mapping.
2. The ability to influence and provide constructive challenge which is accepted by others.
3. The ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Able to support and implement practical solutions while remaining open to the ideas of others.
5. Pro-active and flexible, being prepared to plan and work on own initiative.
6. Ability to analyse data and interpret results.
7. Leads by example.
8. Organisational skills.
9. Communication skills.
10. Facilitation skills.
11. Project delivery focus.
12. A team player who recognises how their position impacts and influences others.
13. Fluent in the English language.
Desirable:
1. Knowledge of the nuclear sector, ideally Nuclear New Build.
2. Knowledge & understanding of nuclear site license conditions.
3. Ability to speak French is advantageous.
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Company information: Rullion Ltd
This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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