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Group Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist, Swanley
Client: United Living Group
Location: Swanley, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 9fb08f5568f6
Job Views: 9
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description
Procurement
* Drive commercial and added value benefits through negotiation of best value Group Frameworks / Agreements aligned with the Group Supply Chain Strategy, including: Preferred Supplier Agreements (PSA), Plant Agreements (PA), Preferred Manufacturer Agreements (PMA), Third Party Agreements (TPA), Sub-Contractor Frameworks (SCF), Blue Collar Agency Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, and Consultants.
* Make recommendations and business cases to the Group Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, Director, and other stakeholders for new group agreements and frameworks, including data presentation and recommendation papers.
* Ensure products procured via Group Frameworks comply with all legislative/statutory requirements.
* Develop and execute contracts with key supply chain partners identified as best value via strategic procurement process.
* Manage strategic relationships with key supply chain partners through regular review sessions, supporting BU stakeholders to improve quality and service levels.
* Monitor frameworks at a strategic level to ensure adherence, addressing slippage with supply chain and business units.
* Work with business units to maximize and recover rebate opportunities.
* Liaise between business units and suppliers to maximize value, innovation, and savings.
* Represent procurement in PMO activities, including dashboard development.
* Manage rebate payment applications and coordinate with finance to ensure timely payments.
Supply Chain
* Develop and align the Sub-Contractor Database with third-party data sources.
* Analyze data sources, identify trends, and communicate insights for risk management and improvement opportunities.
* Embed performance measurement processes focusing on metrics like CR, %NR, Programme, Financial Health, Safety, Environmental, ESG, and subjective project team scores.
* Link performance metrics with supply chain databases and dashboards to provide early warnings and opportunities.
* Lead strategic supply chain engagement through social media, events, and recognition programs.
* Implement a formalized performance improvement process aligned with maturity and relationship metrics.
* Assess and improve supply chain maturity concerning ESG.
* Drive innovation by aligning group businesses with supply chain innovations and developing business cases for new solutions.
General
* Proactively identify supply and demand pressures, sharing risk mitigation strategies.
* Issue Procurement & Supply Chain Advice Notes to the Group.
* Seek opportunities to add value and enhance efficiency.
* Promote process automation and data utilization within teams and across the business.
* Participate in strategic projects as assigned.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to embed a best value procurement culture.
* Engage all parts of the business to support mutual objectives.
* Support procurement and supply chain integration for new acquisitions.
* Improve internal and external communication.
* Provide strategic procurement expertise to support the business.
* Ensure compliance with United Living SHEQ standards, policies, and legislative requirements.
Qualifications
* Over 10 years’ experience in Procurement & Supply Chain roles within the Construction sector, with additional sector experience preferred.
* Construction and/or Business-related Qualifications, including NVQ, BSc, BA, MSc.
* MCIPS certification.
Additional Information
* Proficient in IT skills, especially Excel, PowerBi, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
* Ability to analyze large data volumes quickly and accurately to identify risks and opportunities.
* Use data to support decisions and business improvements, presenting findings clearly both orally and visually.
* Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
* Collaborative, forward-thinking, with willingness to travel nationally.
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