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Wates Group
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London, Greater London
Supply Chain Manager
Overview
We have an opportunity for a Supply Chain Manager to join our Construction Team in London. You will be responsible for implementing the Wates Strategic Supply Chain Strategy at Business level, managing key members of the supply chain (internally & externally) to ensure the processes are managed effectively to maximise profit, value and opportunity. As a Supply Chain Manager some of your Key Accountabilities will include: Make business decisions based on conclusions, business to business plans and market understanding Select suppliers using a business-based comparison (commercial / operation) to generate a shortlist and recommendation Maximise value by considering alternative options – product / programme / business opportunities Understand supplier product and performance against Wates strategic corporate social responsibility (CSR) Have a detailed understanding of offering from sub-contractor against Wates strategic targets including mutual business benefits Report performance and strategic information and metrics to Business leaders. We are looking for a fully qualified Supply Chain Manager who has worked in a similar role, ideally within construction, and can demonstrate leadership and influencing skills To be successful in this role you will be confident communicator with the ability to negotiate and improve contract terms, along with budgeting, targeting and forecasting skills. A bit about us: Wates Group is one of the largest and most successful family-owned private construction, development and property services companies in the UK. Wates Construction is a UK-wide contractor specialising in maximising value for customers in the public and private sector, with an uncompromising focus on safety and quality. We have a proven track record in all our core markets: commercial and mixed-use developments, education and student accommodation, heritage, local authority frameworks, inner-city residential, senior living, industrial and research, we’re also experts in sustainability and ensuring we create a better tomorrow. As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditations with both Investors in People and C2E (Committed to Equality). Our In-house Recruitment Team embrace diversity and are focused on finding the best people to join us here at Wates. Apply today and one of our team will be in contact.