Supply Chain Manager - Glasgow

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen their Procurement team with a Supply Chain Manager. Based in Glasgow you will be working on programmes in Scotland, ensuring that key subcontractors are engaged early to unlock supply chain value and drive out waste through supporting and contributing to such initiatives as; standard solutions, digital delivery optimisation and driving business simplification. You will report directly to the Head of Procurement and the responsibilities will include: · Develop and maintain effective communication and collaborative relationships with the Client and other project stakeholders (internal and external). · Manage and resolve any actual or potential conflicts with the Client or project stakeholders. · Develop and maintain effecting communication, collaborative relationships and coordination with other parts of the business (internal suppliers etc.) · Assess current and future resource requirements, ensuring plans are devised and implemented to overcome gaps, and capacity issues. · Manage the effective and efficient allocation of resources to projects and tenders. · Support the recruitment process to on-board direct, consultant and contingent workers to meet forecasted requirements. · Support the development and growth of individuals by acting as a coach and or mentor. · Manage the overall procurement function. Influence the procurement of sub-contracts at programme level, the procurement of direct/indirect materials, plant and services. · Develop key strategic relationships both upstream and with our supply chain to unlock value add initiatives. · Selecting / advising / guiding the teams to select the right supply chain for the delivery strategy · Working with the supply chain to unlock efficiency and innovation and develop their capability to help us all deliver better value for our customers and developing their capability to provide best value overall. Qualifications Essential · Several year’s relevant experience of supply chain experience in the Construction or Utilities industry, · Professional qualification to degree level, preferably in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, Procurement or related field · Membership of CIPS · Demonstrable supply chain experience in embedding programme-based procurement solutions. · Ability to develop strategic supplier relationships · Strong business acumen and track record of delivering efficiencies. · Supplier relationship management · Strategic planning abilities · Able to manage and inspire direct reports to excel in the work place, ensuring that direct reports are developed in accordance with the needs of the Business Plan. MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build solution provider operating in the water sector. We have over 1,000 staff working across eight regional centres, primarily supporting six long term water sector frameworks operating both as MWH Treatment and increasingly in joint ventures and alliances. At MWH Treatment we create opportunity by inviting, embracing and celebrating difference. Our goal as an employer is to recruit, motivate, and develop our employees with diverse ranges of talents and perspectives to ensure that we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables MWH Treatment to provide a work environment and culture that play a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills. Living these values and committing to diversity and inclusion supports and enhances our employees and acts as a key differentiator in the market. We are signed up to the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant in making a promise to support our forces. We are working with CTP to help ex veterans find work in the civilian world.