Explore and Apply for Supply Chain Manager jobs in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Your new company

The organisation is a leading provider of water and wastewater services for businesses in the United Kingdom. It operates within the competitive non-domestic water markets across the region. The company is a subsidiary of a publicly owned utility serving the residential market.

Your new role

• Deliver strong supply chain management performance while supporting strategic projects to improve customer service.
• Manage and develop a portfolio of strategic supplier relationships, working closely with internal business partners.
• Oversee all aspects of contract management and the full contract life cycle, including tendering and contract negotiation.
• Ensure day-to-day contractual performance is managed, and business requirements are delivered on time and on cost.
• Drive the strategic direction and continuous improvement plans for supply chain activities.
• Provide detailed analysis and reporting on contractual and supplier performance, as well as expenditure analysis for improvement opportunities.
• Provide timely updates and engage stakeholders on all aspects of supply chain management.
• Drive supplier performance across quality, cost, and volume, with a focus on wider quality and assurance issues.
• Ensure suppliers have the required inputs to deliver excellent service/goods.
• Document key supply chain activities with identified owners and ensure KPIs/SLAs are included in supplier contracts or internal activities.
• Support the development of supplier relationship strategy with proactive engagement.

What you'll need to succeed

• CIPS qualification (or significant progress towards it).
• Experience developing contract terms and conditions, and extensive contract negotiation.
• Proven track record in contract management or a senior buyer role.
• Experience with invitation to tender processes, from statement of work to integration of new partners.
• Strong relationship management, driving commercial value and performance through major contracts.
• Experience managing contracts, developing SLAs/KPIs, and managing third-party suppliers.
• Experience in procurement activities and delivering procurement value.
• Strong leadership and ability to inspire trust and commitment.
• Excellent influencing skills, commercial acumen, and professional integrity.
• Sound negotiation and analytical ability, with a record of achieving commercial targets.
• High attention to detail and strategic thinking.
• Good understanding of broader business objectives and strategic planning.
• Strong IT skills, especially with Microsoft Office.
• Effective written and verbal communication at all levels, including with senior leaders in supplier organisations.
• Self-motivation and ability to work as a team player and leader.
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

• Annual pay review is based on performance, with pay bands benchmarked externally.

• Attractive bonus scheme linked to business targets and personal performance.

• Excellent pension scheme: Standard Life pension fund with 4% personal contribution and 8% employer contribution (Business Stream will pay double your personal contribution, up to a maximum employer contribution of 10%).

• Life assurance scheme for peace of mind for you and your family.

• Reward Stream: Access to a wide range of online cashback and discount deals on groceries, travel insurance, and more.

• Travel to work loan scheme to help buy seasonal public transport tickets.

What you need to do now

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