Alexander Associates
Resource & Supply Chain Manager
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Resource & Supply Chain Manager - Water
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Location: London (Flexible Hybrid)
We are seeking an experienced Resource & Supply Chain Manager to lead resource planning, supplier management, procurement, and logistics across operational and project activities within a specialist water and wastewater engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and maintain effective resource planning processes that promote safety, efficiency, cost control, and quality delivery.
- Coordinate project resource requirements and optimise the utilisation of Site Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and specialist personnel.
- Forecast future resource needs, identify capacity gaps, and support workforce and recruitment planning.
- Monitor utilisation rates, workloads, annual leave, and temporary labour requirements.
- Manage project delivery schedules in collaboration with Project Managers and Engineers.
- Ensure resources, materials, equipment, and documentation are available when required.
- Develop and continuously improve planning systems, processes, and reporting.
- Identify and mitigate risks affecting resource availability, logistics, supply chain performance, or project delivery.
- Manage and develop supplier and subcontractor relationships, including sourcing, onboarding, performance monitoring, and contract management.
- Coordinate procurement activities to support project programmes and delivery milestones.
- Negotiate commercial agreements and ensure value for money across procurement activities.
- Coordinate logistics, transportation, hired equipment, and supplier contracts.
- Resolve supply chain issues and implement improvement initiatives.
- Produce reports and dashboards covering resource utilisation, capacity planning, forecasting, supplier performance, and project support metrics.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and relevant ISO standards (9001, 14001 and 45001).
- Promote collaboration across Operations, Projects, Technical, and Procurement teams.
- Support business growth through effective planning, supplier management, and operational excellence.
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Experience Required
- Proven experience in resource planning, coordination, and scheduling within a complex project environment.
- Demonstrated success in improving operational performance through effective planning and resource management.
- Experience Managing Suppliers, Subcontractors, Procurement Activities, and Logistics Functions.
- Strong knowledge of resource planning and scheduling software, including Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6.
- Experience producing performance reports, forecasts, and management information.
- A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships across teams and stakeholders.
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Skills & Qualifications
- Resource Planning qualification and/or relevant software expertise.
- Excellent organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Positive, proactive, and self-motivated approach.
- High professional standards, integrity, and accountability.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven planning and supply chain professional to play a key role in supporting operational excellence, successful project delivery, and business growth within a dynamic organisation.
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