Gold Group Ltd
Construction Supply Chain Manager
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Role: Construction Supply Chain Manager
Location: Cheltenham – 3 days per week on-site
Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 + benefits
Construction Supply Chain Manager needed to join our client, an established defence engineering firm based in Cheltenham.
You will help develop and deliver a sustainable supply chain that supports our Defence programmes, providing expert guidance on procurement, supplier management, and operational effectiveness.
Your work will shape strategic supply chain initiatives, optimise spend, and enhance collaboration with suppliers. This includes demand forecasting, purchase order management, material sourcing, scheduling, and inventory control. You will play a vital role in supporting UK-wide and internationally deployed systems that form the modern backbone of the Royal Navy.
Please note we can only consider UK nationals for this position based on UK Security Clearance requirements.
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What the role of the Construction Supply Chain Manager entails:
Some of the main duties of the Construction Supply Chain Manager will include:
- Provide senior supply chain support across programmes, ensuring alignment with business needs.
- Identify suitable suppliers for programme items and services.
- Lead negotiation and tendering strategies to secure best value and on-time delivery.
- Manage supplier performance, including pricing, availability, and issue resolution.
- Build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial supplier relationships.
- Monitor supply chain risks, including obsolescence and supply issues, and escalate concerns when required.
- Ensure supplier performance metrics such as quality, on-time delivery, and risk management are effectively tracked.
What experience you need to be the successful Construction Supply Chain Manager:
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- Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
- Defence engineering background highly desirable.
- Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts within construction.
- Construction procurement experience.
- Experience working within a supply chain function.
- Demonstrated success in subcontract negotiation and management.
- Experience reviewing and contributing to proposals.
- Strong relationship-building skills.
- Understanding of supply chain operations and efficiency improvement.
- Knowledge of contract and subcontract law.
This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Construction Supply Chain Manager to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out!
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