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Senior Supply Chain Manager - Purchasing & Project Support (Marshall Land Systems)
Why Join Marshall Land Systems?
You’ll be joining a cross-functional project team as a Purchasing & Supply Chain Team Member, working alongside project roles to:
- Manage and report on all supplier and subcontractor delivery performance (cost, quality, and delivery).
- Ensure material costs stay within budget limits and supplier/subcontractor compliance meets contractual requirements.
- Identify risk mitigation strategies to safeguard project delivery.
Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Manage supplier relationships: Build, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with all key project, business, and functional stakeholders.
- Contractual alignment: Ensure clarity between Marshall and suppliers on:
- Key contractual deliverables
- Documentation (e.g., Terms & Conditions, Statement of Work, Schedule of Requirements)
- Supplier engagement: Facilitate regular project reviews involving all relevant functional leaders.
- Compliance enforcement: Address supplier non-compliance with contract terms, seeking Bid Procurement Team or Category Team support as needed.
- Risk monitoring: Track and regularly review supply chain risks against the programme timeline.
- Performance reporting:
- Provide monthly subcontractor performance updates to Head of Subcontract Management and project managers.
- Deliver weekly 4-Box reports (SOFT: Successes, Opportunities, Failures, Threats) to project teams.
- Financial oversight: Validate and approve supplier payments in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Contract enforcement: Ensure all suppliers fulfil their contractual obligations.
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Key Requirements
Apply if you possess at least most of the following qualifications and experience:
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Project management awareness (initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure).
- Proven negotiation skills in commercial and supplier relations.
- Sharp commercial acumen with a focus on cost management and contract compliance.
- Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- At least 5 years of experience in:
- Project management (preferably with subcontractor oversight).
- Supplier management (variety of suppliers/contracts).
- Cross-functional collaboration.
- International supplier relations.
- ERP software knowledge (preferably IFS).
- Preferences for bonus qualifications:
- APM certification (advantageous).
- CIPS certification (not essential).
Benefits Package
Marshall Land Systems offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- 27 days holiday (increasing to 30 days with service) (option to buy/sell).
- Pension contributions (up to 9%).
- Private medical insurance.
- Flexible benefits (e.g., Cycle to Work Scheme).
- Life assurance (capped at 4x basic salary).
- Enhanced parental leave (additional leave and pay).
- Paid volunteering leave.
- Access to industry-leading wellbeing resources and tools.
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About Marshall Land Systems
Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global engineering leader, rooted in British innovation for over a century. Our legacy spans engineering milestones like the nose of Concorde to NATO forces worldwide, including:
- Bomb disposal vehicles.
- Deployable shelters.
- Command & Control systems.
- Medical equipment (e.g., CT scanners for battlefield use).
We employ 600+ people across the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands. recognised for designing and developing the best engineering solutions to protect people in critical situations.
RespectAtWork policy
Marshall Group fosters an inclusive environment rooted in trust, accountability, and collaboration, where all employees feel valued. We strive for an organisation free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Marshall Group ensures consideration for all qualified candidates, regardless of:
- Age, race, or colour.
- Religion, genetic information, or sex.
- Sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
- Disability status or any other protected characteristic.
For more information: Respect At Work Policy.
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