Supply Chain Lead
United Kingdom Permanent £42K
- £45K / Year
A leader in the Professional Services and FM sector is seeking a
Supply Chain Lead to oversee the critical link between operational teams and the wider supply chain.
This role is essential for ensuring the seamless delivery of goods, services, and subcontractors while maintaining world-class compliance and security standards across a high-profile portfolio.
The Role As the Supply Chain Lead, you will be the primary liaison between operations, projects, and vetting teams. You’ll:
- Strategise and Execute: Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with contract requirements and organisational goals.
- Vetting and Compliance: Partner closely with security teams to ensure all suppliers, subcontractors, and personnel meet strict accreditation and clearance standards.
- Manage Performance: Drive supplier excellence through robust KPIs, regular audits, and performance reviews, ensuring value for money at every turn.
- Inventory Oversight: Manage critical stock and inventory, ensuring spares and materials are available to prevent any service disruption.
- Operational Partnership: Work with finance and commercial teams to forecast demand, optimise processes, and identify bottlenecks through data analysis.
- Risk Mitigation: Lead supply chain risk management, resolving escalated issues and ensuring continuity of service across a complex multi-site environment.
You To be successful in the role of Supply Chain Lead, you’ll bring:
- Experience: Proven background in supply chain management, procurement, or logistics within FM, construction, or a similar multi-site environment.
- Technical Knowledge: A strong understanding of inventory logistics, critical spares, and the vetting and compliance requirements for high-security contractors.
- Commercial Edge: Sharp negotiation skills and the ability to interpret supply chain data, KPIs, and trends to drive savings.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management skills—you can navigate cross-functional teams and work effectively under pressure.
- Desirables: Experience with Public Sector contracts, CAFM or ERP systems, and a track record of implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
What's in it for you? This is an opportunity to manage a high-profile account where supply chain efficiency directly impacts national infrastructure.
- Stability: A key role within a dedicated Government and Energy and Resources division.
- Growth: A broad range of learning opportunities and professional qualifications to help you reach your goals.
- Support: Work within a highly supportive culture with a clear focus on internal progression and mentoring.
- Impact: Be the architect of a best-in-class supply chain model that balances operational demands with commercial excellence.
To apply for the position of Supply Chain Lead, click ‘Apply Now’ and send your CV to Olivia Blake. Interviews are taking place now, so don't miss your chance to join.
