Supply Chain Specialist - Supplier Improvement

Who You Are

You are a seasoned professional with extensive experience in construction procurement, contract management, and project delivery. You possess strong strategic thinking and leadership skills, with a proven track record of successful partnership building and stakeholder engagement. Your expert knowledge and understanding of public procurement procedures and legislative frameworks make you a valuable asset in complex organizational environments. You are adept at assessing change impacts and developing strategic initiatives, always aiming to deliver projects within scope and budget. Your authoritative presence enables you to manage relationships effectively and influence outcomes.

What the job involves

The role involves overseeing the development and execution of procurement and contract management strategies, ensuring best practices are applied from concept to delivery. You will be responsible for delivering structured projects on time and within budget, managing contract performance, and engaging with service partners and providers. The job requires you to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the latest developments within the service area, producing long-term strategic plans, and identifying and mitigating risks. You will also lead partnership efforts and represent the organization in external negotiations and collaborations.

Skills

• Knowledge of modern construction procurement contracts
• Experience in sourcing and contract strategy development
• Project delivery using structured methodologies (e.g., PRinCE2)
• Understanding of public procurement procedures
• Contract performance monitoring and management
• Insight into service and partner relationships
• Expertise in systems, policies, and best practices
• Strategic response development and market strategy experience
• Long-term planning and strategic requirement alignment
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications and specialist systems
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
• Presentation and negotiation excellence
• Leadership in partnership working and external representation
• Risk identification and management
• Research and analytical skills for problem solving