Supply Chain Manager

The Role

As Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for developing, strengthening and managing a robust supply chain network to support a growing portfolio of energy infrastructure projects. The position will play a critical role in ensuring sufficient supplier capacity, technical capability, commercial competitiveness and geographical coverage to meet current and future business demands. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and map existing supplier networks to identify relevant capabilities within the energy sector. 
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the UK energy infrastructure supply chain. 
• Identify capability, capacity, geographical and technical gaps, sourcing new suppliers where required. 
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified subcontractors to support business growth. 
• Manage supplier onboarding processes while ensuring compliance with commercial, safety, quality and technical standards. 
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships and strengthen existing relationships. 
• Negotiate commercial terms and leverage purchasing power to achieve competitive pricing. 
• Support bid and tender submissions through supply chain intelligence, quotations and delivery strategies. 
• Implement supplier performance management processes covering safety, quality, programme delivery and commercial performance. 
• Monitor market conditions, supplier availability, labour constraints, pricing trends and emerging supply chain risks. 
• Support the transition towards increased self-delivery capability through strategic supply chain planning. 

Experience Required Essential

• Strong knowledge of the UK construction, utilities, infrastructure or energy supply chain. 
• Experience sourcing, onboarding, negotiating with and managing subcontractors. 
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to secure competitive market pricing. 
• Experience building strategic supplier relationships and managing supplier performance. 
• Understanding of supplier assurance, compliance, capability assessment and governance processes. 
• Experience operating within a fast-paced growth environment. 

Desirable Sector Experience

• EV Charging Infrastructure
• LV & HV Electrical Infrastructure
• Distribution Networks (OHL & Underground Cable)
• Transmission Infrastructure
• Renewable Energy
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)